A number of trendy coffee shops and restaurants are found in the Hiroo area. In addition, many embassies are situated and many foreign expats reside here. While it is a convenient area located next to the downtown districts including Roppongi, Ebisu and Omotesando and the business districts such as Roppongi Hills, the area is quiet and has peaceful atmosphere with rich greenery. It is traditionally known as an elegant, luxurious residential area.
Besides large condominium apartments including Hiroo Garden Hills and Hiroo Garden Forest, there are many luxurious residences such as spacious low-rise apartments and detached houses geared toward foreign expats. Many institutes and facilities supporting foreigners? living are also found here. The well-established living environment in the area enables the embassy and foreign expat families to live comfortably. Arisugawa Park, a large public park in Minami-Azabu serves as an oasis in the city where everyone can enjoy peacefully. Nishimachi International School, Sacred Heart International School, and many international preschools, National Azabu Super Market where you can find a variety of international groceries, English bilingual hospitals (Aiiku Hospital and Japan Red Cross Medical Center) are also located here. International school buses for American School, Seisen & St. Mary?s, etc. cover this area as well.