Popular Residential Districts in Central Tokyo
Major Wards(Ku) in Central Tokyo
Meguro
Shinagawa-ku, Meguro-ku & Minato-ku covering Nishi-Gotanda, Mita(Meguro-ku), Meguro, Shimo-Meguro, Shirokanedai
This area lies around JR Meguro Station. The major destinations within Tokyo can be reached easily from here by taking the JR Yamanote Line or the Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line. Furthermore, the Tokyu Meguro Line provides an easy access to Yokohama area as well.This area offers a good living environment for both single persons and families. Around Meguro Station, there are luxurious residential areas such as Hanabusayama and Chojamaru. Meguro River is very famous for beautiful cherry blossom. Tower apartments can be found around Meguro Station and Meguro River. There are bus stops for the German School and other international schools along Meguro-Dori Street.
Wards(Ku) Meguro is located
Shinagawa-ku
The eastern part of Shinagawa-ku faces Tokyo Bay and is developed as a modern waterfront area. Besides office areas, residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, historical temples and shrines are dotted in the area. This area also has charm of local feel.
Meguro-ku
Living environments are well organized in this area. It is developed as a residential area near central Tokyo. There are also fashionable shopping towns such as Jiyugaoka and Nakameguro. Many educational institutes including universities gather around here.