Uchisaiwaichō


Uchisaiwaichō is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, at the south-east corner of the ward bordering with Chūō and Minato.
Uchisaiwaichō Station on the Toei Mita Line is located in the area. Parts of the Hibiya Station and Shimbashi Station are also located in the neighborhood.

History

In the late Edo period, the present-day Uchiwaisaichō area was a part of the Hibiya area. Many daimyōs mansions were located in the area, which was within the outer moat of Edo Castle.
After the Meiji Restoration, it was known for a time as before the name "Uchisaiwaichō" was adopted after its location between Saiwaibashi Bridge on the Outer Moat and Saiwai Gate. The Tokyo National Museum was originally located in the area.

Businesses

Before Yamato Life declared bankruptcy, its headquarters was in Uchisaiwaichō.

Education

operates public elementary and junior high schools. Chiyoda Elementary School is the zoned elementary school for Uchisaiwaichō 1-2 chōme. There is a freedom of choice system for junior high schools in Chiyoda Ward, and so there are no specific junior high school zones.