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is a quiet residential district of
Meguro
is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Meguro City. The ward was founded on March 15, 1947.
Meguro is predominantly residential in character, but is also home to light industry, corporate ...
,
Tokyo
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Japan
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, and, most notably, is home to its landmark
Yebisu Garden Place. Distinct from another district
Mita, Minato, Tokyo
is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It was once home to grand estates of several , and now is one of Tokyo's most expensive upscale residential districts; it is home to many artists, CEOs, and celebrities.
Mita is bordered by Higashi-Azabu ...
, the district is sometimes referred to as Meguro-Mita.
As a part of Yebisu Garden Place,
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography
The is an art museum concentrating on photography.
As the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, it was founded by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and is in Meguro-ku, a short walk from Ebisu station in southwest Tokyo. The museum al ...
is located in Mita.
The district borders
Ebisu and
Ebisuminami on the north;
Kamiōsaki on the east;
Meguro
is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Meguro City. The ward was founded on March 15, 1947.
Meguro is predominantly residential in character, but is also home to light industry, corporate ...
on the south and (across
Meguro River
The is a river which flows through Tokyo, Japan. Its tributaries include the Kitazawa River and the Karasuyama River. The river flows into Tokyo Bay near the Tennōzu Isle Station.
The river is in length and passes through Setagaya, Meguro an ...
) on the west; and
Nakameguro
is a residential district of Meguro, Tokyo, Meguro, Tokyo. It is popular for its unique boutique cafes and stores, and the area near the Meguro River is a popular ''hanami'' (cherry blossom viewing) destination in mid-spring. The district is sit ...
on the northwest.
Education
Meguro City Board of Education operates public elementary and junior high schools.
All of Mita (1-2
chōme) is zoned to Dendo Elementary School (田道小学校) and Otori Junior High School (
大鳥中学校).
References
Neighborhoods of Tokyo
Meguro
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