Walking around Jiyugaoka

Named after a local school known for its liberal education, Jiyugaoka, which stands for “Freedom Hill” used to be a rural area on the southern end of Meguro, that started to develop in the 1920s after rail services were introduced and where many artists came and settled to get some peace away from Tokyo’s center. Today, Jiyugaoka is still one of Meguro’s most beloved areas not only for it’s quite fashionable atmosphere but also for it’s many stores and restaurants. Also, note that Jiyugaoka is a very popular destination for people looking for a fashionable hairdresser. Indeed it is not rare to see several hair salons all along Jiyugaoka’s streets.