Neighborhood Report
Minato 港区
Tokyo Central · 〒106/107/108. Tokyo's ultra-prime ward. Roppongi, Azabu, Akasaka, Shirokanedai, Hiroo. Every global brand's Tokyo HQ, every embassy, every Hills residence.
Overall Score
8/10
Investment8/10
Connectivity10/10
Livability9/10
Family8/10
Prestige10/10
Value for Money3/10
Investment & Pricing
Price / sqm
¥1,200,000 – ¥2,800,000
Total Price Range
¥80M – ¥2500M
YoY Price Change
+2.4%
Transactions Q1
165
Rental Yield
2.3%–3.4%
Mgmt ¥/sqm/mo
¥420–¥720
Demand
Very High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+11%
Schools & Safety
American School in Japan — Early Learning Center
International · English
Nishimachi International School
International · English/Japanese
Azabu High School
Private · Japanese
Crime ratingExceptional — Tokyo has exceptionally low crime
Transport & Location
Transport Score10/10
JR Access9/10
Subway Lines (500m)6 lines
Shinkansen Proximity8/10
Major Stations
RoppongiAzabu-JubanShinagawa (partial)HirooShirokanedai
Amenities
Roppongi HillsTokyo MidtownAzabudai HillsArk HillsGrand Hyatt
Heritage
Zojoji TempleTokyo TowerAtago Shrine
Notable Buildings
Roppongi Hills ResidenceGrand Hyatt ResidenceAzabudai Hills ResidencesThe House
Foreign ownership friendliness:10/10 — Tokyo freely allows foreign ownership across all wards.
Strengths
- Tokyo's most prestigious residential ward — no contender
- Deepest embassy and expat tenant pool
- Concentration of international schools
- Three major Hills-branded residential complexes within walking distance
Weaknesses
- Entry ticket eliminates most buyers
- Management fees among Tokyo's highest
- Tower-mansion service charges compound over time
Compared to Tokyo Average
¥/sqm
+90%
vs avg ¥1,050,000
Yield
-1pp
vs avg 3.8%
YoY Growth
-0.2pp
vs avg 2.6%
Transport
10/10
vs avg 8.5
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Data updated April 2026