is an upscale residential district of

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, Japan. Located on the southwestern part of Shibuya, this district borders Kamiyamachō on the north, Udagawachō on the east, Dōgenzaka on the southeast, Shinsenchō and Maruyamachō on the south, and Komaba on the west.

Places of interest

Cultural

Museums

* Shoto Museum of Art * Toguri Museum of Art

Theatre

* Nishino Ballet Troupe Head Office

Schools

operates public elementary and junior high schools. All of Shoto (1 and 2 chome) is zoned to Jinnan Elementary School ( 神南小学校), and Shoto Junior High School ( 松濤中学校). - Has junior high school zoning Educational institutions in Shoto: * Shoto Junior High School * Yamazaki University of Animal Nursing Shibuya campus

Other

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Japan Headquarters * Nabeshima Shoto Park * Guest House of the

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(now demolished) * Former location of the Kanze

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Theatre (now in Ginza)

Transportation

The nearest station is Shinsen Station, on the

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References

Neighborhoods of Tokyo Shibuya {{Tokyo-geo-stub