Mita (三田) is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It was once home to grand estates of several daimyo, and now is one of Tokyo's most expensive upscale residential districts; it is home to many artists, CEOs, and celebrities. Mita is bordered by Higashi-Azabu on the north, Azabu-Jūban and Minami-Azabu to the west, and Shirokane and Takanawa to the south. Mita is home to Keio University, Mita Hachiman Jinja, and the diplomatic missions of Kuwait, Italy, Hungary, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.

Geography

Mita consists of five chōme:

Economy

The Yazaki Group has its corporate headquarters in the Mita-Kokusai Building (三田国際ビル) in Mita.

Transportation

As a historically quiet, upscale, residential area, Mita does not have any train or subway stations within its borders. However, it is located near:

Notable places in Mita

Slopes

Many roads up to the Mita plateau have named slopes of historical significance. Each is marked by a wooden post which explains the name.

Shinto shrines and temples

In the early stages of the Edo period, the shōgun decided to extend Edo Castle and ordered temples around the castle to move to Mita. From this reason, there were many temples on the hill, especially in area named. Shrines in the district date back to the Asuka period or Heian period.

Parks

In the Edo period, Mita was home to the estates of daimyō (most were ). During the Meiji era, the estates were sold to high-ranking government officials (顕官) and nobility (華族). Today, some estates have been converted into public parks.

Embassies

Universities

Tertiary schools

Primary and secondary schools

Minato City Board of Education operates public elementary and junior high schools. Mita 1–2 chōme are zoned to Akabane Elementary School (赤羽小学校), while Mita 3–5 chōme are zoned to Mita Elementary School (御田小学校). The entire district (1–5 chōme) is zoned to Mita Junior High School (三田中学校). Full list of primary and secondary schools:

Public libraries

Minato City Library operates Mita Library in nearby Shiba.