National Azabu is one of the closest supermarkets from ISSH, only a 5 minute walk away. There you can find many international foods from many different countries.

National Azabu Supermarket Official Website

Directions

By Train- Hiroo Station (Hibiya -Line) Exit #1 or #2
3 minute walk across the street from Arisugawa Park

Address

4-5-2 Minami Azabu, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-0047

Contact

Tel: 03-3442-3181

Gonpachi is a famous traditional Japanese restaurant, which serves yakitori, sushi, and soba. It is a popular eating establishment for tourists, including American President George W. Bush when he visited in 2002. It is also well known for being the inspiration for a setting in Quentin Tarantino's movie, "Kill Bill."

Gonpachi- Official Website

Address

1-13-11 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031

Contact

Tel: 03-5771-0170

Fax: 03-5771-0160

There are many coffee shops to hang out in after you drop the kids off, or if you are out of school! These include:

Starbucks Hiroo

There are many Starbucks Coffee shops around Tokyo, including one located just around the corner from ISSH.

Segafredo

This is one of the nearest cafés from the Sacred Heart, only a 5 minute walk away. It is a great place to catch a quick drink or sit and chat with friends. If you are lucky you might get your picture taken and place in the Tokyo Weekender` Faces & Places page.

Tokyo Tower's closest train station is Kamiyacho, just two stops over from Hiroo on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. It opened in 1958 and is the world's largest self-supporting steel tower at 333m.

Tokyo Tower Official Website

Directions

Address

4-2-8 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011

Contact

Tel: 03-3433-5111

Just one train stop away from Hiro-o, Roppongi Hills is a great place to hang out with so much to do. You can see the latests films in English, with Japanese subtitles. You can also visit the Mori Art Museum, do some shopping, or see the city view from 250m above sea level.

Roppongi Hills Official Website

Directions

Roppongi Hills can be accessed from Tokyu Metro Hibiya Line`s Exit 1C at Roppongi Station.

Contact

Tel: 03-6406-6000

The Tokyo American Club was established in 1928 and has been a pillar for the expat community ever since. It has over 3, 500 members from over 50 nations. There are so many cultural, business and recreational activities going on that it can be a second home away from home for those stationed in Tokyo.
Tokyo American Club Official Website

Directions

Address

Contact

Have you ever seen "Lost in Translation"? If so you would have seen Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson exploring Shibuya, one of Tokyo`s busiest areas famous forHachiko and what is reported as the world`s busiest street crossing, Shibuya crossing. This area around Shibuya Station is only two train stops from Hiroo where the International School of the Sacred Heart is located, and is a major fashion center of Japan.

Shibuya Japan guide.com

Located just three stops from Hiroo, where the International School of the Sacred Heart is located, is a Shinto Shrine dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, the Empress Shoken. It was founded in 1920 and is one of the most famous shrines in Japan. It is located in a wooded area that covers 7000, 000 square-meters (175 acres).

Meiji Jingu Shrine Official Wesite

Address

1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8857

There are a number of Embassies located near Hiroo station, including:

• The People's Republic of China
• The Republic of Croatia
• The Republic of Madagascar
• The Royal Norwegian Embassy
• The Embassy of Qatar
• Sultanate of Oman
• The Embassy of Switzerland
  

Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park was originally owned by the feudal lord Minonokami Nambu and turned into a park in 1934. On its property is the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library as well as forested areas with tranquil ponds, streams, waterfalls and bridges.

Directions

The park is 2 minutes from Hiroo Station, across from National Azabu Supermarket.