Ebisunishi Explained

Ebisunishi
Native Name:恵比寿西
Native Name Lang:ja
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Japan
Subdivision Type1:City
Subdivision Name1:Tokyo
Subdivision Type2:Special ward
Subdivision Name2:Shibuya
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto

is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Located near Ebisu Station and Daikanyama Station, it houses various luxury boutiques and small stores, as well as sophisticated residences. Historically, the Ebisunishi neighborhood corresponds to the areas in six former neighborhoods, which includes and,,,, and . Although these old names are today largely forgotten, two of them, Nagayatocho and Daikanyamacho, still survive as the name of an elementary school (Nagayato Elementary School) and an official sub-ward neighborhood (Daikanyamachō, Shibuya).

Points of interest in Ebisunishi includes Ebisu Shrine. When the shrine was built is unclear, but thought to be between 113 and 115 AD. Deities to which the shrine is dedicated include Kunitokotachi, Toyokumono, Tsukugui, Ootonobe, Izanagi, and Izanami.

Located in this neighborhood is Himawari Theatre Group, a Japanese theatrical company that specializes in junior actors.

Education

operates public elementary and junior high schools.

Ebisunishi 1-chome and Ebisunishi 2-chome 1-4 and 6-20 ban are zoned to Nagayato Elementary School (長谷戸小学校). Ebisunishi 2-chome 5 and 21-ban are zoned to Sarugaku Elementary School (猿楽小学校).[1] All of Ebisunishi (1 and 2-chome) is zoned to Hachiyama Junior High School (鉢山中学校).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 学校別通学区域(小学校). City of Shibuya. 2022-10-08. - Has elementary zoning
  2. Web site: 学校別通学区域(中学校). City of Shibuya. 2022-10-08. - Has junior high school zoning