Jiyugaoka is an elite lowrise suburb in Tokyo's southern reaches with stylish cafes and trendy shops, catering to wealthier locals instead of the tourist crowd. Its name means "freedom hill", which came from a nearby high school where a new form of education debuted. The Taisho Free Education Movement called for more student-centred teaching instead of an authoritarian approach.
The Kuhonbutsu Joshin-ji Temple sits in leafy grounds with a few cherry trees that bloom beautifully in the spring.
Jiyugaoka is at the intersection of 2 Tokyu lines, with Shibuya only 20 minutes away.
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