Global Menu
Contents Menu
Tokyo Living Guide
Home > Tokyo Living Guide > Area Guide > Azabu/Hiroo/Roppongi
Area Guide
Azabu/Hiroo/Roppongi
The Azabu and Hiroo area is a quiet, and yet, cosmopolitan area, and has always been known as an upscale residential area. Being cosmopolitan, there are numerous international affiliated enterprises and some embassies that bring both Japanese and non-Japanese people into the area. In the neighborhood, you will find supermarkets that supply import products, parks (Arisugawa Park etc.) and churches that make it a quiet, comfortable and safe area for residing.
Azabu-Juban Shopping Town
2 min. walk from Azabu-Juban Station
The Azabu-Juban shopping town is a shopping area with more than 300 years of history. It was specified as the Tokyo model shopping area in 1983.
Arisugawa Koen Park
3 min. walk from Hiroo Station
Located in popular Azabu, the park covers more than 237,240 sq. feet. The formal name of the park is Arisugawa-no-miya Kinen Koen (Prince Arisugawa Memorial Park).
Tokyo Tower
3 min. walk from Akabanebashi Station
Tokyo Tower is a time-honored symbol of Tokyo. Its observation decks provide a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, Mt. Tsukuba and the streets of Tokyo.
Aiiku Hospital
4 min. walk from Hiroo Station
Aiiku Hospital has a long history and tradition as a maternal and child health center for safeguarding the health of mothers and children. The hospital owes its origins to the Imperial Gift Foundation, founded in 1934 for the healthcare and welfare of mothers and children using gift money given by Emperor Showa on the birth of the Crown Prince (current Emperor Heisei). The attached kindergarten is also run by the hospital.
Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club
3 min. walk from Shibakoen Station
Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club is known as a distinguished venue. It is famous for where the Empress and Emperor played tennis.
National Azabu Supermarket
Hard Rock CAFE
Roppongi is one of the most famous night spots in the world, and international celebrities who come to Japan often visit this district for its international cuisine, bars and café, and, of course, night clubs. This is why Roppongi is always teeming with people from around the world.
At the same time, it is known as a high-class residential area. There are embassies from all over the world and their ambassadors' residences, among those of world executives and well-known artists. Roppongi Hills, a sprawling complex with both commercial and residential floors has been built recently. It has become the new famous sight-seeing spot in Tokyo.
Some international schools run their school buses in this area, where TAC is also located.
Early evening in Roppongi
