Shōtō, Shibuya Explained

Shōtō
Native Name:	松濤
Native Name Lang:	ja
Settlement Type:	Neighborhood in Shibuya
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	Japan
Subdivision Type1:	Prefecture
Subdivision Type2:	Special ward
Subdivision Name2:	Shibuya
Population Total:	3,104^[1]
Population As Of:	1 October 2020
Population Density Km2:	auto
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	150-0046
Area Code Type:	Telephone area code
Area Code:	03

is an upscale residential district of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Located on the southwestern part of Shibuya, this district borders Kamiyamachō on the north, Udagawachō on the east, Dōgenzaka on the southeast, Shinsenchō and Maruyamachō on the south, and Komaba on the west.

Places of interest

Cultural

Museums

• Shoto Museum of Art
• Toguri Museum of Art

Theatre

• Nishino Ballet Troupe Head Office

Schools

operates public elementary and junior high schools.All of Shoto (1 and 2 chome) is zoned to Jinnan Elementary School (神南小学校),^[2] and Shoto Junior High School (松濤中学校).^[3]

Educational institutions in Shoto:

• Shoto Junior High School
• Yamazaki University of Animal Nursing Shibuya campus

Other

• Unification Movement Japan Headquarters
• Nabeshima Shoto Park
• Guest House of the Governor of Tokyo (now demolished)
• Former location of the Kanze Noh Theatre (now in Ginza)

Transportation

The nearest station is Shinsen Station, on the Keio Inokashira Line.

References

35.6597°N 139.6936°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: ja:住民基本台帳・外国人登録による人口 . http://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/kusei/tokei/tokei/02jinko.html . ja:渋谷区 . Shibuya City . 18 October 2020. ja.
2. Web site: 学校別通学区域(小学校). City of Shibuya. 2022-10-08. - Has elementary zoning
3. Web site: 学校別通学区域（中学校）. City of Shibuya. 2022-10-08. - Has junior high school zoning