Popular Residential Districts in Central Tokyo
Major Wards(Ku) in Central Tokyo
Omotesando / Harajuku
Shibuya-ku & Minato-ku covering Jingumae, Shibuya, Higashi, Sendagaya, Minami-Aoyama, Kita-Aoyama
This area is developed around Omotesando Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and Ginza Line as well as Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line. Omotesando is referred as ?Champs-Elysees? in Tokyo. That is a stylish and trendy street where fashionable boutiques and popular restaurants stand side by side. Once away from the street, there lies a luxurious residential area, which is popular among foreigners.While being next to Aoyama and Omotesando areas that accommodates many international fashion brands, Harajuku is known as a fashion town sending out unique and novel fashion styles to the world. Along the narrow allies away from Omotesando Street, you can find the boutiques introducing novel fashion styles created by young artists. On the other hand, Takeshita-Dori Street is filled with fashion shops geared towards teens, which attracts lots of teens each day. The area is located next to Meiji Jingu Shrine. Lots of people enjoying sports and exercising are seen around here on the weekends.
Wards(Ku) Omotesando / Harajuku is located
Minato-ku
It is a center of business activities where many headquarters gather. Many foreign corporations and embassies are found in this area. In addition, there are many foreign residents; which makes this area quite international. The commercial and entertainment districts such as Roppongi, Azabu-Juban and Odaiba are also popular.
Shibuya-ku
Multiple train lines intersect around Shibuya Station. The fashionable and trendy shopping areas such as Daikanyama, Eibisu, Shibuya and Omotesando are developed around Shibuya Station. You can also find rich greenery in this area thanks to Yoyogi Park and Shinjuku Gyoen Garden. The luxurious residential areas such as Hiroo, Shoto and Yoyogi-Uehara are also found here.