Hirakawachō
Hirakawachō is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, consisting of 1-chōme and 2-chōme. As of March 1, 2025, its population is 2,060. Hirakawachō's postal code is 102-0093.
Note: Kanda-Hirakawachō, also located in the Chiyoda ward, is a completely different district situated on the opposite side of the Imperial Palace.
Hirakawachō is located in the western part of the Chiyoda ward. It borders Kōjimachi to the north, Hayabusachō to the east, Nagatachō to the south, and Kioichō to the west. The Tokyo FM-Dōri Avenue forms its northern boundary, the Aoyama-Dōri Avenue forms its southern boundary, and the Prince-Dōri Avenue forms its western boundary. The district is characterized by many office buildings and association halls.
History
The name Hirakawa originally referred to a central settlement near the lower reaches of the old Kanda River, known as Hirakawa Village. After the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657, Hirakawa Village was relocated to the current area and renamed Hirakawachō, divided into 1-chōme through 3-chōme.- Hirakawa Tenman-gū: The shrine, originally founded by Ōta Dōkan in 1478, was first located inside Edo Castle. It was moved outside the Hirakawa-gomon gate as part of the Edo Castle expansion by Tokugawa Ieyasu and was finally relocated to its current site in 1607.
- Modern Reorganization:
- In 1869, Kōjimachi Ryūganji Monzen was renamed Moto-Hirakawachō.
- In 1911, the prefix "Kōjimachi" was dropped from Kōjimachi-Hirakawachō 1-chōme through 3-chōme.
- In 1934, Moto-Hirakawachō and the original Hirakawachō 1-chōme to 3-chōme merged to form the current Hirakawachō 1-chōme. Hirakawachō 4-chōme to 6-chōme were reorganized into the current Hirakawachō 2-chōme.
- In 1971 July 1, the current residential addressing system was implemented.
Transportation
The Kaizaka-Dōri Avenue runs roughly through the center of the district. The Shuto Expressway Route 4 is located upon the Aoyama-Dōri Avenue.- Subway Stations:
- * An exit of the Nagatachō Station is situated on the Aoyama-Dōri Avenue.
- * An exit of the Akasaka-mitsuke Station is also located on the Aoyama-Dōri Avenue.
- * Kōjimachi Station and Hanzōmon Station are also used by residents in the northern parts of the district.
Company Headquarters and Facilities
Company Headquarters:- LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has its Japanese offices located in 2-1-1 Hirakawachō.
- Nabtesco headquarters located in 2-7-9 Hirakawachō.
- Pegasystems Japan
- Eurasia Travel Co., Ltd.
- LAC Co., Ltd.
- Mirai Construction Co., Ltd.
- Major Facilities:
- Sabo Kaikan
- Zenkōren Building
- Tōdōfuken Kaikan
- Nihon Toshi Center Kaikan
- Hotel Le Port Kojimachi
- Hirakawachō Mori Tower
- Hirakawa Tenman-gū Shrine
Education
The Chiyoda Board of Education operates public elementary and junior high schools. Kōjimachi Elementary School is the zoned elementary school for Hirakawachō 1- and 2-chōme.Chiyoda Ward employs a freedom of choice system for junior high schools, allowing students to select a school within the ward. Chiyoda Ward operates Kojimachi Junior High School within Hirakawachō.