Tokyo's City Hall stands just a few minutes' walk away from the Main Railway Station. Built by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, it is the seat of Tokyo's municipal government. In front of the building there stands a bronze statue of the feudal Lord Dokan Ota (1432-86) who built Chiyoda (Edo) Castle, now the Imperial Palace, and who is considered the founder of Tokyo.
Roppongi is a district in central Tokyo noted for the Roppongi Hills area and the busy nightlife. There are many forms of entertainment including restaurants.
Roppongi Hills is one of Japan's largest integrated property developments with the main focal point, the 54-story Mori Tower at the center of it all.
Interactive displays include space development, nuclear energy and bikecology (Man and Bicycle). The museum allows access to the newest scientific and technological advances.
Address: Science Museum, 2-1 Kitanomaru Park Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Kanto 102-0091, Japan
Hours:
January 4 to December 28: 9:30am-4:50pm
Tips: Last admission 4pm. Group discount available for 20 or more.