Meguro (目黒区), Tokyo

Meguro (目黒区) is a special ward of Tokyo Metropolis to the southwest of downtown Tokyo. It covers 14.7 sq km (5.7 sq mi) and has a population of 261,000 (2011 estimate). Established in 1947, the ward is bordered by Shibuya to the north, Shinagawa to the east, Ota to the south and Setagaya to the west.

Former Maeda Estate, Meguro, Tokyo


Meguro special ward was originally the towns of Meguro and Hibusuma, of Ebara District within Musashi Province. During the Meiji Restoration, Musashi Province was replaced by Tokyo Prefecture. Then in 1932, Tokyo Prefecture was replaced by Tokyo City, while Meguro and Hibusuma towns were merged to form Meguro ward. In 1947, Meguro ward became Meguro special ward while Tokyo City became Tokyo Metropolis.

How to go to Meguro

The subways don't reach Meguro (The Meguro Subway Station served by the Namboku Line (N-01) and Mita Line (I-01) is in Shinagawa, not in Meguro!) Instead you need to take the regular trains. The Tokyu Line, Oimachi Line, Meguro Line and Den-en-toshi Line on the Tokyu Corporation network serves Meguro special ward, as does the Keio Inokashira Line of the Keio Electric Railway.

Sakura trees along the road in Meguro, Tokyo

What to see in Meguro

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