Setagaya 世田谷
- Published on : 06/02/2015
- by : Japan Experience
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Setagaya is the most populous borough of Toyko.
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A haven of peace
A residential area dotted with parks, Setagaya district isn't a major tourist destination, and lets visitors see a different side of life in Tokyo.
Setagaya is one of the most populated districts in Tokyo, and the second largest in the capital, yet it is also one of the quietest and most peaceful. Near the bustling neighborhoods of Harajuku and Shibuya, Setagaya is a haven of peace. It's mainly a residential area, and a great place to take a walk to discover the charm of Japanese houses. At the heart of this district, trendy Shimo-Kitazawa remains an island of artistic expression.
You can also discover Kinuta Park, which is particularly beautiful during the seasons of hanami and koyo. If you're traveling with children, Hanegi Park has one of the largest children's playgrounds in Tokyo. And don't miss Todoroki Keikoku, central Tokyo's most unconventional green space, a forest-like park located in a ravine formed in the Yazawa riverbed. It isn't far from Gotoku-ji temple, where the famous maneki-neko was born.
