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Typhoon at Roppongi

September 2011 Updated on 7 September 2015 1 min read Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo Metropolis

Curious to know how Roppongi would look like during a typhoon ? So here it is ! Roppongi during the Typhoon Roke. A very short article, but on time for once 😉

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Important

This post is about visiting/seeing Roppongi during a typhoon (Typhoon Roke). For safety, avoid going out during active typhoon conditions; check JMA weather warnings, expect train/subway delays or suspensions, and strong wind/rain. If you do go, stay near stations/indoors, avoid trees/scaffolding, and bring waterproof gear; best is to visit before/after the storm for safer photos and normal access.

📍Location: Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo Metropolis
🚃Getting There: From Tokyo Station: take the JR Yamanote Line to Ebisu, transfer to Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to Roppongi Station (about 20–30 min total). Alternatives: Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line direct to Roppongi, or Toei Oedo Line to Roppongi Station from major hubs like Shinjuku (Oedo Line) in ~15–25 min.
⏱️Time Needed: 1–2 hours (short walk/photo stop); longer if you’re exploring the neighborhood
📅Best Months: Aug, Sep, Oct

Typhoon at Roppongi

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