Azabu / Azabudai

Azabu and the adjacent Azabudai form the heart of Tokyo's old-money and diplomatic elite, spanning the leafy enclaves of Moto-Azabu, Nishi-Azabu, and Azabu-Juban. Embassies, ambassadors' residences, and a concentration of top international schools give the area a quietly cosmopolitan, security-conscious character, while the charming Azabu-Juban shopping street preserves a more traditional, neighborly feel. The 2023 opening of Mori Building's Azabudai Hills, a 330,000-sqm precinct anchored by one of Japan's tallest towers and the Aman Residences, redefined the upper limit of Japanese luxury living. This is the single most expensive residential address tier in the country: Azabudai Hills units average around ¥2 billion, and its penthouse set Japanese price records. Housing ranges from grand low-rise mansions and embassy-adjacent villas to ultra-branded tower residences. Living here means walking to Michelin dining, global schools, and manicured parks, with the trade-off being some of the lowest rental yields in Tokyo as values dwarf even premium rents.

Azabu / Azabudai in Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan