The Ichigaya, Iidabashi, Yotsuya and Bancho areas spread to the west of the Imperial Palace, in the middle of the Yamanote Line circular route.
The European embassies including the British embassy and the Belgium embassy are dotted within this area. It has an elegant town set. Being close to the Imperial moat, it is an open area where you can feel water and greenery closely. The Bancho, Koujimachi, Kudan and Ichigaya areas used to be the areas accommodating feudal lords? residences during the Edo era. The neighborhood still shows remnants of old days. The French school is located in Fujimicho in Chiyoda-ku, near Iidabashi Station. Many French families reside in the area. In addition to the Imperial Palace, Kitanomaru Park next to the Imperial Palace and Chidorigafuchi are known for beautiful cherry blossoms. Famous universities such as Sophia University and Hosei University are also located in this area.
The luxurious residential properties available in this area have been mainly detached houses and stately low-rise apartments. However high-rise apartments with hotel-like services are being built in recent years.