Luxury Residential Areas in Tokyo – Branded dream areas to live in

Poste date: Monday, October 31, 2022

High class residential areas in uptown Tokyo such as Hiroo, Azabu, Shoto, Akasaka, and Takanawadai are known throughout Japan as prestigious areas within Tokyo. A common feature among most of these areas is being located at the top of hills–in the center of Tokyo–with nice views in quiet living environments. These areas are lined with low-rise luxury condos creating a refined upper class atmosphere.

This area is home to many luxury rental apartments, large houses (with spacious grounds), and luxury condos that were designed to attract foreign executives and their families.

Inside the Yamanote Line

The phrase "Inside the Yamanote Line" gives Japanese people the immediate image of wealth, a place where celebrities live, and a prime location within Central Tokyo.

Originally, many Daimyo's (upper class samurai lords) residences were built around the Edo Castle (residence of the Shogun during the Edo period, currently the Imperial Palace), and many of these old high class residential areas still exist inside the Yamanote Line.

Historically hill top areas were home to upper class samurais and Daimyos–who had residences on more spacious grounds on the hill tops–which were easy to protect in the event of an attack. During the Meiji era these areas became known as places where the residences of noble families, foreign embassies, universities, government offices, large hospitals, and others could be found.

Hiroo

Within the Hiroo area one can easily find many stylish cafes and restaurants. This area is also home to the embassies of various countries and the surrounding neighborhoods have many foreign residents as well. Since the end of Edo period, an international atmosphere formed in the area due to the surrounding foreign embassies built here as well as from geographical reasons. Stretching all the way back to the Meiji Restoration, due to its history of being the residential location for royal families and noble families, Hiroo's reputation as a high class residential area has been well established.
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Akasaka

Akasaka is home to Tokyo's most well-known hotels and has its business areas adjacent to government offices. Larege hotel-like luxury tower condos are also concentrated in this area. Taking one step away from the busy streets, will take you to a quiet high-class residential area such as Akasaka Hikawacho.
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Azabu

The Azabu address name in Minato-ku includes the areas of Minami-Azabu, Nishi-Azabu, Higashi-Azabu, Moto-Azabu, Azabujuban, Azabu-Nagasakacho, and Azabudai. Azabujuban Shopping Street is a popular spot in Minato-ku with its mixture of a traditional atmosphere and shops selling the latest trends. Moto-Azabu is a quiet, high class residential area with an atmosphere of refined elegance.
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Aoyama

Along Aoyama Dori Street and Kotto Dori Street are fashionable shops and cafes that provide a stylish atmosphere for the whole town. This area has lush greenery and neighbors Shibuya, Omotesando, and Akasaka.
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Shirokane

Shirokane is a residential area with many Low-rise buildings surrounded with lush greenery in Central Tokyo. Shirokane's high class residential area spreads out from behind Platinum Street.
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Along the Yamanote Line

"Along the Yamanote Line" refers to the areas that are within walking distance of any station on the Yamanote Line and is an important standard for those seeking the convenience of living and quality of a location.

Tokyo's government offices and business districts are concentrated inside and along the Yamanote Line. The Yamanote Line has many terminal stations such as Tokyo, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Shinagawa, and Ueno, which connect it to multiple train lines going to Tokyo suburbs and local cities. Due to its convenience of transportation, a location along the Yamanote Line has been valued as a place of worth since old days.

Shoto

Shoto is a quiet area within walking distance from Shibuya Station that is lined with luxury residences.
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Takanawa, Mita

This high class residential area is dotted with old luxury residences and neighbors Shinagawa, Tamachi, and Azabujuban.
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Jonan Gozan Areas

The Jonan Gozan areas are the areas around the stations from Meguro to Shinagawa on the Yamanote Line and are well-known as high class residential areas located on the tops hills.

High Class Residential Areas in Tokyo's Suburbs

Denenchofu

Denenchofu was first developed as a high class residential area during the Taisho era. Since the sales of lots in 1922, it has been a highly desired place to live in.
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Though there are many high class residential areas with historical prestige scattered throughout Tokyo, their names cannot be found on any maps.
>> Tokyo’s high class residential areas with the historical names not shown on a map

This 8-story condominium apartment is located in a quiet residential area of Takanawa 3-chome, 4-mins walk from Takanawadai Station, and 9-mins walk from Shinagawa Station. It features a stylishly shaped structure with a bright earth colored exterior design. It offers 1LDK to 3SLDK unit types with high-grade amenities such as dishwasher, bathroom with mist sauna/dryer function, and floor heating.

JPY 400,000/month

Luxurious for-rent apartment, easily accessible to both Daikanyama and Shibuya Stations. Well facilitated.

JPY 179,000 - 277,000/month

A rental apartment located in Nanpeidai-cho, a quiet high class residential town that lies between Shibuya and Daikanyama. Its appearance design has a luxury and refined impression and it comes with functional and relaxing room spaces.

JPY 300,000/month

Exterior of Grandvert Ebisu 5F
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Grandvert Ebisu is an apartment building with a total of 37 units, built in February 1998, with 7 floors above ground and 1 basement floor, located in Ebisu 3-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. It is a 10-minute walk from Ebisu Station on the JR Yamanote Line and a 14-minute walk from Hiroo Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. The Ebisu area with many restaurants and the quiet Hiroo area are within walking distance, and two stations with two train lines are conveniently located. There are plantings near the entrance, creating a colorful and serene impression despite being in the heart of the city. The apartment is equipped with an auto-locking system for safety and a delivery box, making it convenient for busy people to receive their packages. Seven-Eleven Shibuya Ebisu 1-chome Higashi Store is about 260m away, Yebisu Garden Place is about 350m away, The Westin Tokyo is about 350m away, Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital is about 700m away, University of Tokyo Institute of Medical Science Hospital is about 1.2km away, and there are many other convenience stores and restaurants scattered about.The apartment is on the 8th floor of a 14-storey building and is a corner room facing south-west, with good exposure and views. The balcony is on the opposite side of Yamanote Dori, so noise is not a problem. This 2LDK type room has a private area of 62.5m2, and the balcony is deep, giving the room a sense of spaciousness. The property is fully equipped with floor heating in the dining area, ceiling air-conditioning in the living and dining area, a dishwasher/dryer, a kitchen faucet with built-in water purifier, a bathroom heater/dryer, and a delivery box in each unit. Please contact us for internal viewing arrangement!

JPY134,800,000

Exterior of The Parkhouse Azabu-gaiennishi-dori 2F
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9-min walk from Nogizaka Station and within walking distance of Omotesando Station and Roppongi Station. Located in a quiet residential area facing Gaien Nisi-dori Avenue is one of “The Park House” branded luxury condominium apartments sold by Mitsubishi Estate Residence Co. Ltd. There are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, and Roppongi Hills, Omotesando Hills and Tokyo Midtown are also within walking distance. The apartment features the modern and refined appearance design and a luxury hotel-like interior arrangements such as the natural stone-walled entrance with a carriage porch, a lounge space with a view of the patio that is filled with natural light, and the shared spaces along an indoor hallway. It offers a wide range of unit plans from 1LDK to 3LDK to cover single to family residents together with a full range of the latest functional equipment such as dishwasher, bathroom with dryer/mist-sauna function, floor heating. Solid security includes auto-locking entrance door, security cameras, and daytime manned management.Pets are allowed in this pet-friendly 1LDK type apartment. Shoe boxes and walk-in closets as well as storage space in several locations. The building is fully equipped with floor heating, mist sauna, bathroom heater, bathroom dryer, auto bath, additional heating function, hot water washing toilet seat, tank-less toilet, etc. All rooms are wood flooring.

JPY101,800,000

Exterior of City House Minami-azabu 1-chome 2F
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The Azabu-juban shopping street is within daily living range. This condominium apartment appears sharp and modern. The majority of units faces southwest and appears bright. Each unit has a floor heating system, mist sauna, etc. in order to provide comfortable living.

JPY107,800,000