Researched guide · Checked on Oct 19, 2026
Hamamatsucho is about 20 minutes by monorail from Haneda Airport and works as a gateway to central Tokyo. It has Edo-period gardens and Tokyo Tower nearby, piers for water buses and bay cruises, and the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal, where ferries leave for the Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands.
Quick answer
Getting there: Hamamatsucho Station (JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, Tokyo Monorail); Daimon Station (Asakusa and Oedo lines)
Time needed: Half a day
Best time: Any time; evenings for Tokyo Tower lit up
Good for: Gardens, bay cruises, a first or last stop near Haneda, ferries to the islands
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Overview
| Getting there | Hamamatsucho Station (JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, Tokyo Monorail); Daimon Station (Asakusa and Oedo lines) |
| Time needed | Half a day |
| Best time | Any time; evenings for Tokyo Tower lit up |
| Good for | Gardens, bay cruises, a first or last stop near Haneda, ferries to the islands |
Best Things to Do
Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens
A traditional Edo-period landscape garden right next to Hamamatsucho Station, with gentle hills, ornamental trees and a pond with koi, surrounded by office towers.
Hama-rikyu Gardens
Another Edo-period garden, on Tokyo Bay. Like Kyu-Shiba-rikyu, it is a reminder that this area was once a favorite of feudal lords, and a calm contrast with the skyscrapers around it. See our Shinbashi and Shiodome guide.
Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower
A short walk west, the grand gate of Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower behind it make a classic Tokyo view. Tokyo Tower’s top deck is 250 meters high. See our Tokyo Tower and Shiba guide.
Water buses and bay cruises from Hinode Pier
From Hinode Pier, water buses go to Asakusa and Odaiba, and lunch and dinner cruises sail around Tokyo Bay.
Ferries to Tokyo’s islands
From the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal, high-speed ferries and slower passenger ships go to the Izu Islands, such as Oshima (under two hours away), and the long voyage to Chichijima in the subtropical Ogasawara Islands takes about 24 hours.
Food & Drink
- Many small bars and bistros open in the evening around this business district.
- Izakaya and yokocho-style alleys near the station: see our izakaya guide.
Find places to eat with our restaurant finder.
Shopping
- Tax-free shops around the station and in nearby Shiodome and Shinbashi.
Where to Stay
Hamamatsucho is a handy base between Haneda Airport and central Tokyo. For a wider choice of hotels, look at Ginza and Tokyo Station, a few stops away: see Best hotels near Tokyo Station and Ginza.
Getting There
- Hamamatsucho Station: JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, Tokyo Monorail.
- From Haneda Airport: about 20 minutes by monorail. From Narita Airport: about 1 hour 50 minutes by train.
- From Tokyo Station: about 10 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line. From Shinjuku: about 30 minutes.
New to Tokyo trains? See Trains in Tokyo and How to use Suica.
Suggested Itinerary
- MorningKyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens
- Walk
- Late morningZojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower
- Walk
- AfternoonWater bus from Hinode Pier to Asakusa or Odaiba
Travel Tips
- Coming from Haneda? Hamamatsucho is the last stop of the Tokyo Monorail, so it is an easy first stop in the city.
- Ferries to the islands are popular in summer and on holidays; book ahead.
- Combine with Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park on foot.
FAQ
How do I get from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho?
Take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station, about 20 minutes.
Where do ferries to the Izu Islands leave from?
Most leave from the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal, a short walk from Hamamatsucho Station.
Is Hamamatsucho close to Tokyo Tower?
Yes. Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple are a short walk west of the station.
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Information comes from the official sources below (checked October 19, 2026). Hours and prices change, so please check before you go.
