Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
940K
Population
295 Mbps
Internet
Asia/Tokyo
Timezone
HND (16km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
This leafy Tokyo ward hums with suburban calm amid Japan's urban frenzy, where quiet temples and trendy cafes line tree-shaded streets. Digital nomads appreciate blistering-fast internet, efficient trains to central hubs, and a temperate climate that invites cherry blossom picnics or autumn hikes. Family-friendly parks and innovative izakayas make it a serene yet connected retreat.
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
14,204 restaurants mapped in Setagaya
Tech
295 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 940,071 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
117,587 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
14,204
Cafes
4,052
Bars
5,569
Fast Food
3,646
Shopping
Supermarkets
1,763
Convenience
4,905
Shopping Malls
262
Healthcare
Hospitals
464
Clinics
4,327
Pharmacies
2,397
Education
Schools
3,945
Universities
574
Libraries
296
Recreation
Parks
6,169
Playgrounds
1,473
Sports
1,874
Cinemas
65
Museums
383
Theatres
181
Transport
Bus Stops
10,267
Train Stations
628
Fuel Stations
518
Services
Banks
1,022
ATMs
728
Post Offices
1,048
Police
861
Fire Stations
263
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
295 Mbps
Download
195 Mbps
Upload
14ms
Latency
146,061
Tests
51,972
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
6°
J
8°
F
11°
M
16°
A
21°
M
25°
J
26°
J
25°
A
21°
S
16°
O
11°
N
8°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 16.4 C Range: 6.3 - 26.4 C Rain: 1,710 mm/year Sunshine: 2,897 h/year
CITY SCORES
89.7
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
56.1
Overall
AIRPORT
HND
Tokyo Haneda International Airport
16 km from center
~29 min ride
FUN FACTS
Setagaya (世田谷区, Setagaya-ku; officially called Setagaya City or the City of Setagaya) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan.
Setagaya has the largest population and second-largest area (after Ōta) of Tokyo's special wards.
As of July 1, 2023, the ward has an estimated population of 940,071, and a population density of 16,194 persons per km2 with the total area of 58.06 km2.
Geography Setagaya is located at the southwestern corner of the Tokyo's special wards and the Tama River separates the boundary between Tokyo Metropolis and Kanagawa Prefecture.
Residential population is among the highest in Tokyo as there are many residential neighbourhoods within Setagaya.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Setagaya known for?
This leafy Tokyo ward hums with suburban calm amid Japan's urban frenzy, where quiet temples and trendy cafes line tree-shaded streets. Digital nomads appreciate blistering-fast internet, efficient trains to central hubs, and a temperate climate that invites cherry blossom picnics or autumn hikes. Family-friendly parks and innovative izakayas make it a serene yet connected retreat.
How fast is the internet in Setagaya?
Setagaya has an average download speed of 295 Mbps and upload speed of 195 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Setagaya?
Setagaya has an average year-round temperature of approximately 16.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Setagaya?
Setagaya is served by HND (Tokyo Haneda International Airport), approximately 16 km from the city center.
What is the population of Setagaya?
The population of Setagaya is approximately 940K.
What infrastructure does Setagaya have?
Setagaya has 117,587 mapped points of interest, including 14,204 restaurants, 464 hospitals, 3,945 schools.
What country is Setagaya in?
Setagaya is located in Tokyo.
