Popular Residential Districts in Central Tokyo
Major Wards(Ku) in Central Tokyo
Shirokane
Minato-ku covering Shirokane, Shirokanedai, Takanawa
It is the area around Shirokanedai Station on the Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line and the Toei Mita Line. A quiet luxurious residential area lies around Platinum Street that is lined with high-end restaurants and coffee shops. The Institute of Nature Study offers rich greenery to this area. Many foreigners live in the area. There are some places that have a beautiful Japanese garden such as Sheraton Miyako Hotel and Happoen, etc.?Shirokane AER City? consisting of a high-rise apartment, offices and shops, which is located next to Shirokane-Takanawa Station is attracting lots of attention recently. It houses a luxurious grocery store, popular restaurants, etc.
Wards(Ku) Shirokane 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.