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A Breakdown of Tokyo's Summary Courts and the Wards They Cover

October 04, 2025 posted by Steve Brownstein

Tokyo has several summary courts, each serving specific wards of the city. Here's an outline of the Tokyo summary courts and the wards they cover:

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1. Chiyoda Summary Court (千代田簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Chiyoda

  • Chuo

  • Minato

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2. Shinjuku Summary Court (新宿簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Shinjuku

  • Nakano

  • Suginami

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3. Shibuya Summary Court (渋谷簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Shibuya

  • Meguro

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4. Ueno Summary Court (上野簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Taito

  • Arakawa

  • Bunkyo

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5. Ikebukuro Summary Court (池袋簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Toshima

  • Kita

  • Itabashi

  • Nerima

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6. Adachi Summary Court (足立簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Adachi

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7. Koto Summary Court (江東簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Koto

  • Sumida

  • Edogawa

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8. Katsushika Summary Court (葛飾簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Katsushika

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9. Ota Summary Court (大田簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Ota

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10. Setagaya Summary Court (世田谷簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Setagaya

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11. Shinagawa Summary Court (品川簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Shinagawa

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12. Tachikawa Summary Court (立川簡易裁判所)

• Wards Served:

  • Hachioji

  • Tama Area (multiple cities in western Tokyo)

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Notes:

• Function: These courts handle minor civil disputes (claims up to 1.4 million yen) and minor criminal offenses such as traffic violations.

• Location Accessibility: Each summary court is located centrally in its respective area, ensuring that residents can access justice locally.

If you need further details about a specific summary court, including its address or contact information, let me know!