Posh shopping combines with world-class architecture in Tokyo’s most fashionable neighborhood
Explore the premiere fashion destination in Omotesando, a neighborhood overflowing with upscale fashion boutiques and immaculately dressed locals. Designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando, Omotesando Hills stretches 250 meters down the neighborhood’s main street. Inside, you can find renowned overseas fashion labels, such as VALENTINO and Chloé, alongside offerings by local designers, such as Yohji Yamamoto, MIHARA YASUHIRO, and junhashimoto. A selection of restaurants and cafes offering everything from sushi to burgers are also scattered throughout the facility.
Tips
- Exploring some of the lesser-known brands from up-and-coming designers
- Taking in the view from outside on Omotesando avenue, the Champs-Elysees of Tokyo
Opened in 2006, the development of Omotesando Hills initially garnered controversy, as it required destroying a historically important block of housing and further commercializing the neighborhood. More than 10 years later, the complex is a well-known staple in the area, where it sits in close proximity to flagship stores for Louis Vuitton, and Dior. The commercial area is comprised of three buildings, namely the Main Building, West Wing, and the Dojun Wing. A spiral winds around the six-story atrium in the center of the Main Building on a similar gradient to the Omotesando street outside.
Omotesando Hills is the central shopping destination of Omotesando, but a trip to the area wouldn’t be complete without exploring the narrow roads and hidden alleys that make up the backstreets. After shopping at the complex, consider a stroll along these streets, where you’ll find trendy cafes, galleries, and upscale boutiques.