Akasaka-Mitsuke Station — Local services in Tokyo

TOKYO Originally Akasaka-mitsuke ("Mitsuke" means "look-out" or "guard post") was the location in Tokyo of a gate in the outer wall of Edo Castle, with a moat along the foot of the wall. Remnants of the both the wall and the moat can still be seen, but most of it is long gone. In its place are major arterial roadways, office buildings, hotels, restaurants and shops. A day walking through this area is an exploration of historical tidbits, interesting buildings and gardens, religious sites, and various other quirky bits.

During the Edo Period, the area immediately outside the Akasaka Gate was occupied by the lower classes: low level retainers, warriors and servants. As Tokyo modernized during the Meiji Restoration and government buildings were established in nearby Nagatacho (technically inside the old castle walls), the area became a pleasure quarter, with geisha houses in the Tameike-sanno area and restaurants and bars closer to Akasaka-mitsuke subway station, which...

Akasaka Mitsuke Station is a bustling transportation hub located in the vibrant Akasaka district of Tokyo. Serving as an interchange station for the Tokyo Metro, it provides convenient access to various parts of the city. The station's bustling corridors are lined with shops, restaurants, and convenience stores, catering to the needs of commuters and visitors alike. Whether you're rushing to catch a train or exploring the surrounding area, Akasaka Mitsuke Station offers a dynamic and bustling atmosphere that embodies the energy of Tokyo's...

It's a metro train station. For staying in Akasaka it was the main station we used despite being further from us than Akasaka station itself. However it's well connected to major lines making it a breeze to get anywhere in the city from the station.

The station is also well situated for Akasaka's main entertainment and restaurant district which it come out right in the middle of and under a large BIC...