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Tokyo/Shinagawa
Tokyo/Shinagawa'''Shinagawa''' (??) is one of the 23 wards of central Tokyo. Historically, parts of this ward were known as Shimazuyama. Many feudal lords (''daimyo'') maintained estates in this area during the Tokugawa Shogunate. More recently, this area is the birthplace and home of Sony.
==Get in==
JR Shingawa Station is on the JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, and Tokaido lines. Shinkansen service to Shinagawa also started in late 2003.
The Shinagawa area is also served by the Mita and Asakusa subway lines.
The Keikyu Railway offers quick and cheap service from Shinagawa to Haneda Airport for domestic flights.
==See==
*'''Sengaku-ji Temple''' (???) is the resting place of the '''47 Ronin''', a famous group of ''samurai'' who banded together to avenge their unfairly slain master. Having obtained the head of the offender, they brought it to this very temple and then committed ritual suicide. The story is told in ''Chushingura'', the best-known of all Kabuki plays. History aside, the temple isn't much to look at though. Nearest station is Sengakuji on the Toei Asakusa line.
*Shinagawa Aquarium and park.
*Hara Museum of Contemporary Art. 4-7-25 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0001 (15 minutes walk from JR Shinagawa Station near La Foret Hotel, Gotenyama. T: 03-3445-0651 F: 03-3473-0104 info@haramuseum.or.jp http://www.haramuseum.or.jp. Closed Mondays- open T, Th - Su 11am-5pm, W 11am-8pm. Admission 1000 yen, 700 yen for students. This small museum hosts a variety of interesting exhibitions in a 1930's house which is a great example of modern architecture in pre-war Japan. There is a very nice indoor/outdoor cafe.
==Do==
The central immigration office for the Tokyo area is now in Shinagawa. Exit JR Shinagawa Station on the Konan side and follow the signs to the bus station serving Immigration.
Shinagawa Prince Executive Tower offers chain restaurants, souvenir shopping, limousine bus service to Narita, an IMAX theater, and a movie multiplex.
==Buy==
==Eat==
===Budget===
===Mid-range===
*'''Devi Corner''', 3-24-21 Takanawa (''5 min. north of Shinagawa station''). Excellent Indian cuisine.
*'''Ribera Steakhouse'''. reasonably priced steaks with a C&W meets pro-wrestling theme. 12 minutes walk from JR Shinagwa, 5 minutes walk from JR Gotanda, or 2 minutes walk from Takanawadai Station on the Asakusa line.
===Splurge===
*'''Ne Quittez Pas''' High-end French cuisine a short walk from Gotanda Station.
==Drink==
Directly across the street from JR Shinagawa Station you will find Enoteca on the second level of Shinagawa Wing. Shop for imported wines, or sample glasses in their small cafe.
==Sleep==
With the new Shinkansen service to Shinagawa, the area hotels have become much more convenient (and crowded). Shinagawa Prince, Takanawa Prince, and others are all clustered on the west side of the station. The Tokyu Inn a few minutes south of the station is a bit cheaper. Also, try JR Gotanda Station in Shinagawa ward for cheaper business hotels or capsules.
* '''ANA Strings Hotel''' is a very nice hotel near Shinagawa Station which is worth visiting for a drink or a meal to get the view of the bay and Rainbow Bridge.
==Contact==
Internet Cafes
*'''Yahoo Cafe''', Shinagawa Prince Executive Tower.
==External links==
WikiPedia: Shinagawa, Tokyo
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