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Prestigious Residential Areas in Tokyo – Your Guide

Poste date: Sunday, August 25, 2024

High-class residential areas in Tokyo, such as Hiroo, Azabu, Shoto, Akasaka, and Takanawadai, are renowned for their prestige. These neighborhoods, often located on hilltops with scenic views, offer a tranquil living environment in central Tokyo. They feature low-rise luxury condos and rental apartments that exude an upper-class ambiance. Due to the availability of spacious luxury rental apartments and large houses, these areas are popular among foreign executives and their families.

Prime Locations Inside the Yamanote Line

 "Inside the Yamanote Line" immediately evokes images of wealth, celebrity residences, and prime locations in central Tokyo. Historically, the area surrounding the Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace) was home to many Daimyo (upper-class samurai lords). These high-class residential areas have persisted since the Edo period. Hilltop locations were historically chosen for their defensibility. During the Meiji era, these areas became known for hosting noble families, foreign embassies, universities, government offices, and large hospitals.

Hiroo: The International Enclave of Tokyo

Hiroo is a vibrant area filled with stylish cafes and restaurants. It's also home to many embassies, attracting numerous foreign residents. Due to the foreign embassies and the area's strategic location, this international atmosphere has been present since the late Edo period. With a history of housing royal and noble families since the Meiji Restoration, Hiroo has long been established as a high-class residential area.
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Akasaka: Where Prestige Meets Business

Akasaka is renowned for its luxurious hotels and proximity to government offices. The area boasts large, hotel-like luxury tower condos. Secluded high-class residential neighborhoods like Akasaka Hikawacho are just a step away from the bustling streets.
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Azabu: A Blend of Tradition and Trend

Azabu, located in Minato-ku, encompasses Minami-Azabu, Nishi-Azabu, Higashi-Azabu, Moto-Azabu, Azabujuban, Azabu-Nagasakacho, and Azabudai. Azabujuban Shopping Street is a popular destination, blending traditional charm with trendy shops. Moto-Azabu, known for its refined elegance, offers a quiet, high-class residential atmosphere.
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Aoyama: Tokyo's Fashionable Green Oasis

Aoyama has fashionable shops and cafes along Aoyama-Dori and Kotto-Dori Streets, creating a stylish ambiance. The area is also lush with greenery and is conveniently located near Shibuya, Omotesando, and Akasaka.
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Shirokane: Tranquil Luxury in Central Tokyo

Shirokane is a tranquil residential area in central Tokyo, known for its low-rise buildings and lush greenery. The high-class residential zone extends from behind the elegant Platinum Street.
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Prime Residential Areas Along the Yamanote Line

Along the Yamanote Line refers to areas within walking distance of any station on the Yamanote Line, an essential standard for those seeking convenience and quality in their living location. Tokyo's government offices and business districts are concentrated inside and along the Yamanote Line, which features many terminal stations like Tokyo, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Shinagawa, and Ueno. These terminals connect to various train lines extending to Tokyo's suburbs and local cities. The convenient transportation has made locations along the Yamanote Line highly desirable.

 

Shoto: A Serene Retreat Near Shibuya

Shoto is a peaceful enclave within walking distance of Shibuya Station, known for its luxury residences and tranquil atmosphere.
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Takanawa Mita: Historical Elegance and Modern Luxury

Takanawa Mita is a prestigious residential area featuring historic luxury homes. It is conveniently located near Shinagawa, Tamachi, and Azabujuban.
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Jonan Gozan: Tokyo's Hilltop Havens

The Jonan Gozan areas, located between Meguro and Shinagawa stations on the Yamanote Line, are famous for their high-class residences on hilltops, offering scenic views and a prestigious lifestyle.

What is Jonan Gozan? A term used to define 5 hilltop brand residential areas in Tokyo
5 high class residential area on the hilltop around the stations from Meguro to Shinagawa. The general term for Hanabusayama, Ikedayama, Shimazuyama, Gotenyama, and Yatsuyama.

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Denenchofu: Tokyo's Garden Suburb

Denenchofu developed as a high-class residential area during the Taisho era. It has been a coveted place to live since lot sales began in 1922. It is known as Tokyo's garden suburb and offers a tranquil and prestigious lifestyle.
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While many high-class residential areas with historical prestige are scattered throughout Tokyo, their names often do not appear on maps, preserving their exclusivity.
>> Tokyo’s high class residential areas with the historical names not shown on a map

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