What to know
Shiodome (汐留) is a redeveloped district in Tokyo that opened to the public in 2002. Its striking skyscrapers house numerous offices, the headquarters of Nippon Television, and a wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants, theaters, hotels, and other attractions.
Originally a tidal marsh separating the Imperial Palace from Tokyo Bay, Shiodome was drained during the Edo Period (1603–1868) and turned into residential land for feudal lords. The name Shiodome, meaning "halt the tides," reflects this history.
In 1872, Shiodome became the site of Shimbashi Station, Tokyo's terminal for Japan's first railway line. When tracks were later extended to Tokyo Station, Shimbashi Station moved to its current location, and Shiodome was converted into a freight yard, a role it held until the 1980s. Today, the district features modern urban planning with separate levels for vehicles and pedestrians, plus elevated walkways and underground passages connecting most buildings.
Shiodome is linked to Shimbashi Station on the JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, and the Asakusa and Ginza subway lines, as well as Shiodome Station on the Oedo Subway Line and the Yurikamome elevated train to Odaiba.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
- Closed
- December 29 to January 1
- Admission
- 300 yen (~$1.92)
- English name
- Caretta Shiodome
- Original name
- Shiodome
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