HIROO TOKYO
THE CHILL EXPAT NEIGHBORHOOD.
Quiet, leafy streets, a traditional sentō, good cafes, and one of the best parks in the city.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Hiroo is where a lot of expats live, and it has a completely different energy from the rest of Tokyo: quiet, leafy streets, a traditional sentō, good cafes and Arisugawa Park. My move: Hiroo-yu, then dinner, then a walk through Arisugawa Park at night. It's on the Hibiya Line.
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THE SPOTS
Where to go in Hiroo
Hiroo-yu
A clean, old-school, traditional neighborhood bathhouse. Just locals soaking after work, the way it's supposed to be.
Google MapsHiroo Shotengai
The main shopping street from the station. An old-school shōtengai with an upscale, international twist: indie cafes, bakeries, boutiques. Small-village feel in central Tokyo.
Google MapsArisugawa Park
A beautiful park in the middle of the neighborhood. Ponds, walking paths, benches. A good spot to bring a coffee and just sit for a while.
Google MapsNem Coffee & Espresso
A tiny husband-and-wife coffee spot a few minutes from the station. Serious specialty coffee on a La Marzocco machine, in a super intimate space. No interior photos allowed.
Google MapsHiroo-yu → dinner → walk through Arisugawa Park at night. Trust me.
— Matt
STAYING HERE
Is Hiroo a good place to stay?
Leafy streets, good coffee, peaceful. It's the chill expat neighborhood.
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GETTING THERE
How to get to Hiroo
- Train line: Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Hiroo Station.
- Price level: $-$$.
- Best for: the sentō and the parks.
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
What is Hiroo like?
Quiet, leafy and international. A lot of expats live there, and it has a completely different energy from the rest of Tokyo.
What should I do in Hiroo?
Soak at Hiroo-yu, have dinner, then walk through Arisugawa Park at night.
Is Hiroo a good place to stay?
Yes, if you want peaceful: leafy streets and good coffee, on the Hibiya Line.
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