Hatagaya, Shibuya


Hatagaya is an area within Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
File:Route_4_Shinjuku_Line_and_National_Route_20_at_Shibuya_Ward.jpg|thumb|right|Route 4 and National Route 20; Hatagaya is in the foreground

Origins

It is said the origin of the name Hatagaya, comes from the year 1082, when Minamoto no Yoshiie was returning to his home and stopped in the area and washed a white flag, put it up on a pole and hosted a banquet.

Transportation

Hatagaya is served by Hatagaya Station on the Keio New Line. It is also served by bus, linking Shinjuku, Nakano, Shibuya, Asagaya and Yoyogi.

Economy

Companies including Olympus and Terumo have offices here. The main shopping district in Hatagaya is Rokugo Dori, a street along which there are many shops, restaurants and bars.

Demography

YearTotal Population
201215,335
201315,610
201415,588
201515,875
201616,029
201716,168
201816,479
201916,647
2020 16,813

Places of interest

Cultural

Temples

  • Seiganji

    Schools

operates public elementary and junior high schools.
Hatagaya 2-chome 35, 38, 43, 45, 49, and 5-56 ban, and Hatagaya 3-chome 1-36 and 38-81 ban are zoned to Nakahata Elementary School. Hatagaya 1-chome 1-9 and 13-34-ban and 2-chome 1-19, 39-42, 44, 46-48, and 50-ban are zoned to Nishihara Elementary School. Hatagaya 1-chome 10-12 ban, 2-chome 20-34, 36, and 37-ban, and 3-chome 37-ban are zoned to Sasazuka Elementary School.
Hatagaya 3-chome, 1-chome 10-12 ban, and 2-chome 20-38, 43, 45, 49, and 51-56 ban are zoned to Sasazuka Junior High School. Hatagaya 1-chome 1-9 and 13-34-ban and 2-chome 1-19, 39-42, 44, 46-48, and 50-ban are zoned to Yoyogi Junior High School.
Schools within Hatagaya: