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Meguro (目 黒) is a district of the city of Tokyo.
To know
The name of this district is linked to the Meguro river.
How to orient yourself
Meguro: full screen map.Neighborhoods
- 1 Juyigaoka (自由 が 丘)
- 2 Aobadai (青葉 台)
How to get
- 1 Meguro station (目 黒 駅, Meguro-eki). The station is actually located in the neighborhood of Shinagawa. Lines
- 2 Jiyūgaoka Station. This station is a transfer point for the train lines
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. The Tōyoko line is the best solution for entering the southern sections of Setagaya and Meguro from Shibuya or from the center of Yokohama. The Ōimachi Line, which originates in Ōimachi near Shinagawa, continues north from Jiyūgaoka to Futako-Tamagawa to meet the Den-en-Toshi line.
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. The Tōyoko line is the best solution for entering the southern sections of How to get around
- 3 Naka-Meguro Station. Lines
- 4 Fudōmae Station. The station is actually located in the neighborhood of Shinagawa. Line
What see
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The Kumano shrine
- 1 Gohyakurakanji (五百 羅漢寺), 3 Chome-20-11 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku (Fudōmae Station ), ☎ 81 3-3792-6751.
300 ¥. 
09:00-17:00. This temple contains over 300 statues, all with different facial expressions. They were all sculpted by the same monk from 1687 to 1695. - 2 Kumano Shrine (熊 野 神社), 1 Chome-24-12 Jiyugaoka, 目 黒 区 (Jiyugaoka Station ), ☎ 81 3-3717-7720. Built 800 years ago. Surrounded by trees, people visit it to pray or just for peace and quiet. Some come for the practice of the worship of Yakuyoke, a purification ritual to drive away evil spirits. Like all shrines, they sell protective amulets for health, good studies, or traffic safety, but these are distinctly cute. For a traditional shrine, they have a particularly flashy website that offers a good preview.
300 ¥. 
09:00-17:00. This temple contains over 300 statues, all with different facial expressions. They were all sculpted by the same monk from 1687 to 1695..jpg/220px-Laika_ac_Meguro_Parasitological_Museum_(7482791412).jpg)
A room in the parasitological museum
The exteriors of the Meguro Gajoen
- 3 Parasitological Museum of Meguro (目 黒 寄生虫 館), 4-1-1 Shimomeguro (Meguro station ), ☎ 81 3 3716-1264, fax: 81 3 3716-2322. Free but donations are appreciated. Thu-Sun 10: 00-17: 00. One of a kind and strangely popular, although you may want to skip lunch before (or after) your visit as the images can be unsightly. A compact two-story building, the most famous exhibit inside is an 8.8-meter-long tapeworm.
- 4 Meguro Gajoen (目 黒 雅 叙 園) (five minutes walk from the west exit of JR Meguro station , adjacent to the impressive Arco Tower office building). A luxury hotel and wedding hall, with restaurants, cafes and banquet halls. One of the most popular attractions, however, is the spectacular public bath.
What to do
During the cherry blossom season, the trees of the normally rather gray Meguro River bloom pink and the Japanese gather to picnic and drink along the river.
The local chamber of commerce and neighborhood association is very active organizing more modern and trendy events and festivals on many weekends. During the September festival it is possible to see people carrying a said sacred shrine omikoshi.
Shopping
- 1 Wara (和 ら), 2-14-8 Midorigaoka Meguroku, ☎ 81 3-3725-7338. ¥5.000. There are many types of kimonos that are collected all over Japan. The money bag (巾 着) and the purse which are made from a kimono cloth are popular. In this shop, you can learn how to wear the kimono.
How to have fun
Night clubs
- 1 Irish pub Clann, Meguro-ku, Jiyūgaoka, 1 Chome − 8−18 ノ ー ブ ル ビ ル 3F, ☎ 81 3-3725-9116. Mon-Sun 17: 00-03: 00. Irish pub with live music.
- 2 The Meguro Tavern, Meguro-ku, Shimomeguro 1-3-28, Sunwood Meguro Building 2F (Take one of the main roads leading to the river from JR Meguro station), ☎ 81 3-3779-0280. 17:00-01:00. An English style pub with lots of draft beers and football on the television.
- 3 [link not working]Speyside Way, Meguro-ku Jiyugaoka 1-26-9 5F (North Exit, take the second street on the right two blocks into a T, across the street and immediately left.), ☎ 81 3-3723-7807. Hundreds of whiskeys fill every available space. Hundreds. A short selection of micro-beers is also available.
Where to eat
Meguro is famous throughout Japan for the sanma (さ ん ま) a type of ocean fish. Obviously it is not fished in the area; its fame derives from an old story. In September, there is a festival of sanma where you can try grilled at local vendors.
If you need a cheap snack go for a crepe, smoothie or melon pan from one of the street vendors that operate small trailers or old VWs. For many Tokyo women, the Juyigaoka neighborhood is almost synonymous with candy; it is impossible to list all the many tea shops, pastry shops, large and small bakeries, bars and chocolatiers.
Moderate prices
- 1 Sweets Forest (ス イ ー ツ フ ォ レ ス ト), Meguro-ku, Midorigaoka 2-25-7, ☎ 81 3-5731-6600. From ¥ 500. Mon-Sun 10 am-8pm. This is a dessert mall. More shops and cafes.
- 2 Nana's Green Tea (自由 が 丘 店), Meguro-ku, Jiyugaoka 1-29-18, ☎ 81 3-3718-3552. ¥ 600. This cafe has a lot of sweets and drinks made from powdered green tea and adzuki beans. Taste four types of Japanese tea. Try the Maccha Chocolate Milk.
- 3 Hara-Donut (は ら ド ー ナ ツ), Meguro-ku, Jiyugaoka 1-3-13 ( 81 3-3717-8850). ¥ 200. Mon-Sun 10 am-7pm. Organic donut shop. The donuts are made with soy milk.
- 4 Potager (パ テ ィ ス リ ー ポ タ ジ エ), 2 Chome-44-9 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, ☎ 81 3-6279-7753. Wed-Mon 11: 00-20: 00. A bakery offering vegetable pies
- 5 [link previously not working]Jiyugaoka Burger (自由 が 丘 バ ー ガ ー), Jiyugaoka 1-3-15 4F, Meguro-ku, ☎ 81 3-6459-5133. ¥ 1100. Wed-Mon 11.30-22: 00. Locally sourced and organic burgers in a lush balcony setting.
- 6 KURA, 1 Chome-19-５ Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, ☎ 81 3-3711-9395. In Yutenji, with other clubs in Gotanda, Shibuya, Nakameguro and Yotsuka-ichi-shi. This is an Italian restaurant - pasta, risotto, pizza, etc. All items on the menu are very cheap.
- 7 [link previously not working]Jiyugaoka Burger (自由 が 丘 バ ー ガ ー), Jiyugaoka 1-3-15 4th floor, ☎ 81 3-6459-5133. From ¥ 1100. Local, organic and THICK burgers in a lush setting.
- 8 Jiyugaoka Sweets Forest (自由 が 丘 ス イ ー ツ ・ フ ォ レ ス ト), Midorigaoka 2-25-7, Meguro-ku (5 minutes walk from Jiyūgaoka station. South exit), ☎ 81 3-5731-6600. A cheerful themed grocery series that brings together all kinds of kawaii-inspired sweets in one place.
Average prices
- 9 Ichariba (い ち ゃ り ば), Aobadai 1-30-11, ☎ 81 3-5722-4778. ¥ 500-800. Open every day for lunch and dinner.. Excellent izakaya serving authentic and tasty food Okinawa, try the Goya champuru (bitter gourd) and raw spring rolls in style Okinawan. Occasional free live performances of Okinawan music. Most dishes.
- 10 Ju (エ ベ レ ス ト MOMO 中 目 黒 店), Meguro-ku, Aobadai, 1 Chome − 28−3 エ ル ・ ア ル カ サ ル 中 目 黒 1F. Yakitori (chicken kebab) and kimuchi chahan (fried rice with Korean pickles - tastes better than it sounds!)
- 11 Tonkatsu Tonki (と ん き), Shimo-meguro 1-1-2 (Meguro west exit, down the hill to the left), ☎ 81 3-3491-9928. Wed-Mon 16: 00-22: 45. A good place to go for the tonkatsu (fried and breaded pork cutlets) and popular with foreigners.
- 12 Junkadelic, 4-10-4 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku (from the east exit of Nakameguro station, follow the train tracks south, continue past the Family Mart, the restaurant is just below the tracks from Natural Lawson). ¥800-1.600. Although the building looks a little old, this Mexican restaurant offers great quality Tex-Mex cuisine. The menu isn't very big, but it's worth eating. The portions are quite large, so consider getting an appetizer along with the main dish. For drinks, there are several Mexican beers and Mexican tequila available.
- 13 Shutters (シ ャ ッ タ ー ズ 自由 が 丘), Setagaya-ku, Okusawa 5-27-15, ☎ 81 3-3717-0111. ¥ 1.500. 11:00-23:00. Try the trendy apple pie. Popular dishes here are the odd combination of pork ribs and apple pie. You can eat many flavors of tender ribs like soy sauce, basil, and mustard. You can choose from the sauces on the apple pie: cinnamon, blueberry, raspberry, chocolate and carmel - even with vanilla ice cream.
- 14 Mangetsu Korean Cuisine (韓国 料理 満 月), Hills Spiga 2F, Jiyugaoka 1-14-16, Meguro-ku (2 minutes walk from Jiyūgaoka station. South exit). Korean-run venue with an intimate atmosphere, ideal for an evening date. Happy "chijimi"!
High prices
- 15 Sushikou (鮨 幸), Meguro-ku, Jiyugaoka 2-18-14, ☎ 81 3-3717-1720. ¥10.000. Sushi restaurant
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Tokyu Stay Meguro-Yutenji, 2-15-7 Yutenji, Meguro-ku (Yutenji Station, on the Shibuya Toyoko Line), ☎ 81 3-5721-1109, fax: 81 3-5401-1107. Singles start at ¥ 9,450, doubles start at ¥ 17,850. Slight discounts are available for extended stays.. Part of the Tokyu Stay chain, these hotels are popular with business travelers. Small kitchenettes, washers / dryers, and free LAN access in all rooms make it a good value.
- 2 Princess Garden Meguro Hotel, 23 Kami-Osaki, 2 Chrome, ☎ 81 3-3779-1010. Princess Garden offers very comfortable rooms. The beautiful garden and Japanese tea room in the hotel gardens add a touch of beauty and serenity.
- 3 Pulitzer Jiyugaoka Hotel (ホ テ ル ピ ュ リ ッ ツ ァ ー 自由 が 丘), Meguro-ku, Jiyugaoka 2-11-18, ☎ 81 3-5726-3361. ¥15.000. Small hotel with only 18 rooms right in the center of Jiyugaoka.
High prices
- 4 The Westin Tokyo (ウ ェ ス テ ィ ン ホ テ ル 東京), 1-4-1 Mita, Meguro-ku, ☎ 81 3-5423-7000. 33,000 yen and above.. The rooms are elegant and well appointed with large bathrooms and workout areas. Their indoor spa offers a variety of services.
