Azabu (麻布) is an area in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Built on a marshy area of foothills south of central Tokyo, its coverage roughly corresponds to that of the former Azabu Ward, presently consisting of nine official districts: Azabu-Jūban, Azabudai, Azabu-Nagasakachō, Azabu-Mamianachō, Minami-Azabu, Nishi-Azabu, Higashi-Azabu, Moto-Azabu and Roppongi. It is known as one of Tokyo's most expensive and upscale residential districts with many artists, business people, and celebrities residing there. It is also known for its large foreign population, due in part to a number of foreign embassies present in the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Azabu?+
Azabu was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. It is located in Minato, Japan.
Where is Azabu located?+
Azabu is located in Minato, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.6546°, 139.7371°.
Can I visit Azabu?+
Azabu is a real building in Minato that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.