Shinjuku, Shibuya, Suginami, Shinagawa, Ota, Setagaya and Meguro wards

D Block comprises Shinjuku, Shibuya, Suginami, Shinagawa, Ota, Setagaya, and Meguro wards, forming a diverse and charming area.

Shinjuku is renowned as an entertainment and business district, offering panoramic views of the city from the free observation deck on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Kabukicho is Japan’s largest entertainment district, known as a nightlife hub, and the Golden Gai area, with its 300 small bars, is popular among foreign tourists. In contrast, the expansive Shinjuku Gyoen, skillfully blending Western and Japanese gardens, provides a relaxing retreat, though alcohol consumption is not allowed within the gardens.

Shibuya, now globally famous for the iconic scramble crossing in front of Shibuya Station, is a trendy and fashionable area attracting many young people. The Hachiko statue, a well-known meeting point, and the recently opened Shibuya Sky in 2019, which boasts Instagram-worthy views, contribute to its popularity.

Suginami is characterized by residential areas where tradition and modernity coexist peacefully. With the JR Chuo Line running east to west through the ward, areas around Koenji, Asagaya, and Ogikubo stations are known for alternative culture, vintage shops, and live music spots.

Shinagawa and Ota, located in the southern part of the city center, face Tokyo Bay. JR Shinagawa Station serves as a key station connecting the Tokaido Shinkansen to cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima in western Japan. In 2027, it will become the gateway station for the Maglev Linear Chuo Shinkansen, connecting Tokyo’s city center with Nagoya in about 40 minutes. Additionally, Ota Ward, home to Haneda International Airport, is a main entry point for air travel in Japan.

Setagaya is known for its quiet residential neighborhoods, ranking as the second-largest ward in Tokyo. The Todoroki Ravine, near the Tama River, offers a serene one-kilometer-long trail surrounded by lush greenery, making it easy to forget you are still in Tokyo.”