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Setagaya

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Setagaya month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Setagaya are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and September the wettest (about 212 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.20.1537.8
February10.51.3588.1
March14.45.21438.1
April18.810.21368.7
May23.014.81578.6
June26.119.11998.3
July30.223.21699.0
August31.624.414210.2
September27.721.12127.7
October21.514.41976.7
November16.78.4837.4
December11.52.4497.5

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1947

    The special ward of Setagaya was founded on March 15, 1947.

  2. Documented history · 1871

    With the abolition of the han system in 1871, the central and eastern portions became part of Tokyo Prefecture while the rest became part of Kanagawa Prefecture; in 1893, some areas were transferred to Tokyo Prefecture.

  3. Documented history · 1932

    With the establishment of Setagaya Ward (an ordinary ward) in the old Tokyo City in 1932, and further consolidation in 1936, Setagaya took its present boundaries.

  4. Documented history · 1964

    During the 1964 Summer Olympics, the district of Karasuyama-machi in Setagaya was part of the athletics marathon and 50 km walk event.

Current public leadership

  • Nobuto Hosaka

    Wikidata currently records this person as Setagaya's head of government. Japanese politician, former student activist.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Setagaya has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Setagaya yet.

Local business and employers

  • Game Freak

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Setagaya. Japanese video game developer.

  • OLM, Inc.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Setagaya. Japanese animation and film studio.

  • Studio Colorido

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Setagaya. Japanese animation studio.

  • Kokushikan University

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Setagaya. University.

  • Vestax

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Setagaya. Japanese company.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Setagaya yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Shōrin-ji Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Setagaya.

  • Jōkō-ji Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Setagaya.

  • Kannon-ji Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Setagaya. Buddhist temple dedicated to Āryāvalokiteśvara in Setagaya-ku, Japan.

  • Shin-Daita Station

    Wikidata places this site in Setagaya. Railway station in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.

  • Shimo-Takaido Station

    Wikidata places this site in Setagaya. Railway station in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.

  • Tomei Expressway

    Wikidata places this site in Setagaya. Expressway in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka and Aichi Prefectures, Japan.

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01 · Overview

Setagaya, in brief

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02 · History

How Setagaya took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Setagaya

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Setagaya

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Setagaya

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Setagaya

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Setagaya

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08 · Questions

Questions about Setagaya

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Frequently Asked Questions about Setagaya

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01 · Q&A

Where is Setagaya located and what are its coordinates?

Setagaya is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.6419, 139.6472 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Setagaya?

Setagaya has a recorded population of approximately 940,071 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Setagaya?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Setagaya include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

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