Meguro is a residential area located in the south-west of Tokyo. Meguro has upper-class residential areas along with a good mix of greenery, with supermarkets and trendy dining concentrated around the stations.
The north-eastern districts of Meguro (eg Meguro, Nakameguro, and Komaba), are close to Shibuya station, one of Tokyo’s largest transport hubs. More central areas like Yutenji and Gagukeidaigaku are popular for their relaxed atmosphere. Toward the south-west (just 13 minutes from Shibuya) is Jiyugaoka, a trendy neighborhood filled with stylish cafes and designer boutiques. Although commonly thought to be part of Meguro, Meguro train station is technically located in Shinagawa Ward.
Recent redevelopments of this area have not only focused on bringing back nature, but also attracting more businesses such as Amazon Japan.
The most popular thing to do in Meguro is to view the cherry blossoms in the springtime. Each year, thousands of people gather to view the blossoming trees alongside the river, especially when they are illuminated in the evening. Also popular is Meguro Sky Garden, a 400 meter-long garden and park situated atop a highway. This green oasis floats above the city. There are also several gyms within Meguro, although most belong to Anytime Fitness or Konami Sports Club. The public Meguro Citizens Center Gym offers great value-for-money and has both an indoor and outdoor pool. Two popular jogging routes are around Rinshi No Mori Park and along the Meguro River.
The price of apartments in Meguro vary depending on eg the features, age of the building, and distance from the train station. But the average rent for an apartment in Meguro is approximately ¥3,686 per square meter (¥342/ft²).
Gregg International School and Tokyo International Progressive School (previously International Secondary School) are the main private international schools in Meguro, but many other international schools can be reached by train and bus. Meguro’s public Higashine Elementary School in south-west Meguro offers supplementary Japanese classes to children from international backgrounds.
Approximately 50% of inhabitants here are families, and the other 50% singles