Popular Residential Districts in Central Tokyo
Major Wards(Ku) in Central Tokyo
Yoyogi
Shibuya-ku covering Uehara, Oyamacho, Moto-Yoyogicho, Yoyogi, Tomigaya, Yoyogi-Kamizonocho
The vastly spreading Yoyogi Park and Meiji Jingu Shrine create a quiet and peaceful living environment that makes you forget that you?re in the middle of Tokyo. Being close to Shibuya and Shinjuku, it is also convenient for shopping. The major business districts within Tokyo are easily accessible from here by taking the Tokyo Metro subways, the JR Yamanote Line, JR Sobu Line, the Toei Shinjuku Line or the Toei Oedo Line. The area is viewed as the border between central Tokyo and suburban areas.The Odakyu Line and the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line cross at Yoyogi Uehara Station. Mainly, low-rise apartments and detached houses are found in the neighborhood. It is an elegant environment and is popular among both Japanese people and foreigners. It is also easy to commute to British School and ASIJ. This area can be considered as a residential neighborhood geared toward families.
Wards(Ku) Yoyogi is located
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.