Tales of the Bay and the Origin of Minato Ward.

This guide will be your companion as you take in the sights of Shibaura, Takeshiba, and other hot spots along Tokyo Bay.

Beneath the skyscrapers and towering expressways lie layered remnants of a time gone by – of a beach where Edo-era fishermen once lived.

From the Westernization movement of the Meiji Period, symbolized by railways, to the once-prosperous hot spring and red light district of Shibaura, and finally to the birth of Tokyo Bay after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923

Each era played its role, their influences building upon each other time and again, shaping what will become modern-day Minato Ward. Listen to the history of this place, and allow its many landscapes to overlap within your mind.

The long river of history will surely lead to your own image of the “Port of the Future.”

For example, as a first step, try going from WATERS Takeshiba to Hi-NODE. The story of Tokyo Bay will no doubt silently reveal itself to you while you walk around, the ocean breeze on your face.

Now, walk on through the layers of Tokyo Bay, and listen to our stories.

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