Setagaya is one of 23 special districts connected to Tokyo, the capital city of Japan. The district is located in the west of Tokyo, on the coast of the Tama River. The temperature is measured 26-27 degrees on average in summer months and 7-8 degrees on average in winter months in Setagaya, which has a mild climate. It rains mostly between June and October in the district where it rains the whole year.
Nature seekers must see Setagaya Park situated in a large area, some parts of which give the impression of a natural forest while others constitute a perfectly landscaped park; and you can also have a picnic here. Kinuta Park which hosts the Modern Art Museum and Todoroki Region that is an entirely natural area accompanied by rivers are among the primary alternatives of the nature lovers.
Shopping enthusiasts can visit Sangenjaya in Setagaya. You can find various products as some examples of handicraft that belong to the Japanese culture in Boro-Ichi street markets with a past older than 400 years. Shimokitazawa has nice alternatives for shopping as well. Moreover, this place is also famous for it night life. In Shimokitazawa, which is a lively place both at night and during the day, there are restaurants and cafes where you can try different tastes from both local Japanese cuisine and the world cuisine.
You can go to Carrot Tower, the highest building of Setagaya, and watch the district from the terrace on the 26th floor. Gotokuji Temple is one of many temples you can visit in Setagaya. The thing that makes this place special is its cat knick-knacks which are believed to bring luck. There are over thirty museums in Setagaya and they are based on very different themes. Komozawa Olimpic Park is also one of the worth-seeing places with its interesting architecture.