Why visit Azabu-jūban
Townapedia lists 51 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 363 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 46 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tokyo City View, Aoyama Gakuin University, Mori Art Museum and Roppongi Museum.
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About Azabu-jūban
Azabu (麻布) is an area in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Built on a marshy area of foothills south of central Tokyo, its coverage roughly corresponds to that of the former Azabu Ward, presently consisting of nine official districts: Azabu-Jūban, Azabudai, Azabu-Nagasakachō, Azabu-Mamianachō, Minami-Azabu, Nishi-Azabu, Higashi-Azabu, Moto-Azabu and Roppongi. It is known as one of Tokyo's most expensive and upscale residential districts with many artists, business people, and celebrities residing there. It is also known for its large foreign population, due in part to a number of foreign embassies present in the area.
From the Wikipedia article Azabu (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do46
Aoyama Gakuin University
School · 2.4 km
Private university in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Aqua Park Shinagawa
Monument and historic site · 3.1 km
Japanese public aquariums
Bunka Gakuen University
School · 4.9 km
Private university in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall
Cinema and theater · 2.5 km
Outdoor theater in Hibiya Park, Tokyo, Japan
Hokkaido Tokai University
School · 4.7 km
Former educational institution in Japan
IHI Stage Around Tokyo
Cinema and theater · 4.6 km
Building in Koto ward, Tokyo
Imperial Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.2 km
Theater in Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies
School · 1.1 km
Japanese college for postgraduate degree in Buddhist studues
34 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks51
Institute for Nature Study
Museum · 2.6 km
Nature preserve park in Tokyo, Japan
39 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes363
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LIBRE
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.8 km
15, 港区
Mo-Fr 11:45-16:00,18:00-23:30; Sa 18:00-23:30; PH off
Bar Centifolia
Bar and pub
Bar Centifolia in Tokyo is known for its theatrical cocktail presentations led by bartender Yuzo Komai. Using techniques like liquid...
5, 港区
Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 20:30-03:00; We off
Men-shou Taketora
Restaurant · Ramen · 0.7 km
14, 港区
Su-Th 11:00-33:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-09:00,11:00-35:00; PH -1 day 11:00-35:00
351 more on the map.
History
Until the early Edo period, the area was agricultural. Archaeological evidence indicates that the area was inhabited as far back as the Jōmon period. The Juban Inari shrine (formerly known as Takechiyo Inari) was constructed in AD 712, the temple of Zenpuku-ji in 824, and the Hikawa Shrine in 939 (on orders of Minamoto no Tsunemoto).
The area became urbanized in the 17th century, after Tokugawa Ieyasu established his seat of government in nearby Edo. Azabu soon became home to the Juban Horse Grounds, Edo's largest horse market. In 1859, the first United States delegation in Japan was established at Zenpuku-ji.
Azabu (including the adjacent district of Roppongi) was a ward of Tokyo from 1878 to 1947. During the industrialization of the Meiji era, Azabu was connected to Tokyo by horse-drawn trams. The lowlands became light commercial areas, while the hilltops became prime residential areas. Later, during the Taishō period, Azabu was overrun with theaters, department stores, and red-light districts, becoming one of Japan's best-known entertainment districts.
From the History section of Azabu on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship63
Shopping31
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare27
Map of Azabu-jūban
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Getting there and nearby towns
Tokyo International Airport (HND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 km away.
- Minato City 1 km east, about 1 min by car
- Chūō 4 km northeast, about 4 min by car
- Tokyo 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Ichigaya-honmurachō 4 km north, about 4 min by car
- Hatsudai 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Higashi-nihombashi 6 km northeast, about 6 min by car
- Nakano 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- Mejiro 8 km north, about 8 min by car
- Ōta 11 km south, about 11 min by car
- Kita 11 km north, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Azabu-juban 0147, No machine-readable author provided. BetacommandBot assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aoyama Gakuin Majima Memorial Hall, ペン太, CC BY 2.5
- Avatar The Way of Water Tokyo Press Conference (52562513647), Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0
- Bunka Gakuen University - Shinjuku, Tokyo - DSC04741, Daderot, Public domain
- Bunkamura, Tyoron2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dream Bridge, Ryoma35988 ( ja:利用者:Ryoma35988 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Kakidai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IHI STAGE AROUND TOKYO, Bject, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imperial Garden Theater Japan, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies, Abasaa, Public domain
- Tokyo Tower 2023, Akonnchiroll, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Artizon Museum lobby view 201912, Wpcpey, CC BY 4.0
- Imperial Garden Theater, Tokyo, Ons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pond - Institute for Nature Study, Tokyo - DSC02096, Daderot, CC0
- Nihon mingeikan meguro 2009, Kamemaru2000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Containers at Matsuoka Museum of Art, Syced, CC0
- Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo, Abasaa, Public domain
- Mitsuo Aida Museum wall signage, 朝彦, CC0
- Hamarikyu Garden as seen from Shiodome, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hibiya Park09bs3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kamezuka Kohen mound, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Outer garden of the imperial palace Japan 1989 air, 国土交通省 (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism), Attribution
- Former Maeda Estate 2009, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kyu Shiba Rikyu En Tokyo 04, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meguro Sky Garden 20130506 009, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Street in Autumn 4, Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chokushi-mon of Zenpuku-ji, Degueulasse, CC BY 3.0
- Mori Art Museum Entrance 2013, Wing1990hk, CC BY 3.0
- Azabugakuen-1, 江戸村のとくぞう, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 愛育病院, NMaia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center for Global Communications, International University of Japan 2, Syced, CC0
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, moore, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haiyuza Gekijyo 2019a, 江戸村のとくぞう, CC BY-SA 4.0
- International University of Health and Werfare Mita Hospital, Waka77, CC0
- 慶應義塾中等部, No machine-readable author provided. 塾生 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- 慶應女子高0239, Tokyo Watcher, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saiseikai-new-building, Hirohisat, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library, Abasaa, Public domain
- Hikawa shrine moto-azabu 1, 写真家 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Hommura Elementary School1, 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kougai Elementary School, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 港区立麻布小学校, Syced, CC0
- 港区立東町小学校, Syced, CC0
- Cardiovascular Institute Hospital 2, Syced, CC0
- さくら坂公園, Syced, CC0
- 妙善寺, Syced, CC0
- Remm Roppongi, Syced, CC0
- ハンガリー文化センター, NMaia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 202405131411 IMG 6345, ウィ貴公子, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Alban's Church, Tokyo, Exterior, Aw1805, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roppongi Asahi jinja 2, Beryllium Transistor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daihō-ji (Minato, Tokyo) 02, Higa4, CC0
- The History Museum of J-Koreans, Syced, CC0
- Juban inari jinjya 2018b, 江戸村のとくぞう, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tofuya Ukai, Syced, CC0
- Gazenbo park, NMaia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Itoen Kagurazaka building, Mochizuki1018, CC BY 4.0
- Akabane Elementary School1, 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Metal ball sculpture in Hatoba Park in Tokyo, 2019 - 271, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Italy park in Minato Ward - Tokyo - Dec 12 2019 various 17 24 07 709000, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
- The Lively Azabujuban Tokyo, Syced, CC0
- Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Tokyo Premier, Syced, CC0
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