Shopping is an essential part of any trip to Tokyo, with a dazzling array of goods filling the shops along the streets and alleys. The convenient railway system means there's a delightful destination waiting at nearly every station. If you want a one-stop experience of high-end fashion, head to Omotesando—a broad, tree-lined boulevard with European flair—where everything from sight to sound to taste is too captivating to miss.
Omotesando is to Tokyo what the Champs-Élysées is to Paris and Fifth Avenue is to New York; the latest fashion trends always start here. Lining both sides of the street are flagship stores of top-tier global luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Chanel, TOD'S, PRADA, and Burberry. At night, the light projections on the building facades shine brilliantly. And then there’s Omotesando HILLS, which emerged from the transformation of the Aoyama Hommachi Apartment Building and has since become synonymous with Omotesando shopping. Inside its spiraling sloped design, you’ll find a wide selection of world-class luxury goods, trendy restaurants, cozy cafes, and the latest in fashion.
Designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando, Omotesando HILLS is lower in height than the zelkova trees lining the street, and its rooftop is covered with greenery. The entrance features stones originally used in the flower beds of old apartment buildings, while the soaring atrium houses a triangular grand staircase that echoes the impression of a triangular park found in those same apartments. Through a large skylight above, the staircase reflects the shadows of the zelkova trees and the play of sunlight and clouds just like on Omotesando itself. The interior walkways are intentionally paved with the same stone slabs as the street outside, maintaining the same slope to bring the essence of Omotesando into the HILLS.
Stretching 700 meters in length, the exterior of Omotesando HILLS features beautiful LED light sculptures that reflect the footsteps and shadows of pedestrians. Inside, there are residences with an average monthly rent starting at 700,000 yen, as well as independent shops including luxury brand stores, trendy restaurants, cozy cafes, and fashion boutiques. Whether you're here to shop, explore the latest trends, or simply admire the masterful design, Omotesando HILLS offers not just fashion retail but an added touch of artistic beauty through Tadao Ando’s visionary concept.
Tokyo Omotesando HILLS
Address: 4-12-10 Kita-Aoyama, Shibuya, Tokyo
Business Hours: Shopping 11:00–21:00, Restaurants 11:00–23:00, Cafes 08:00–22:00
Transportation: Take the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station, then walk 10 minutes along Omotesando.
Website: www.omotesandohills.com
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