From the perspective of Westerners, Shinagawa is for many people the gateway to Tokyo. It is often the first train station that they arrive at, due to the rail from Narita having a prominent stop here.

A special 30th station was added to the Yamanote Line for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Takanawa was designed to be a hub for travelers from around the world. Fittingly, the "Gateway" expresses Tokyo's embrace of world commerce.

Tamachi is home to one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. In the evening, the Rainbow Bridge, which spans the Tamachi micro-neighborhood and the bayside city of Kita, lights up in incredible colors. Pedestrians are welcome to traverse the bridge. Enjoy a quiet evening of food and drink in this unique bayside micro-neighborhood.