Safety and Disaster Preparedness Around Hiro-o

On the Minato side, the Hiro-o area centers on Minami-Azabu 5-chome and includes residences, embassies and commercial uses. Safety conditions should not be generalized across the entire neighborhood; prospective residents should inspect the precise route between the station and property after dark, including pedestrian activity, lighting and proximity to major roads. Minato City updated its hazard-map information on September 9, 2026, covering earthquake shaking, liquefaction, flooding, inland flooding, storm surge and landslide risks. An English version of the combined flood and inland-flood map was newly posted on September 1, 2026. Minami-Azabu contains plateaus, valleys and substantial elevation changes, so risk may vary even within the same numbered district. Low-lying locations near the Furukawa River, slopes, retaining walls and basement units require particular attention. Minato also provides electronic mapping that allows users to inspect hazard information by location. Residents should check both property-specific exposure and practical evacuation routes.