OMOTESANDO AND AOYAMA

Minato-ku, Tokyo

Right beside Harajuku, the youth-oriented fashion capital of Japan, Omotesando and Aoyama would be the parents of Harajuku and Shibuya. Catered for the older, cultivated crowd, this area is packed with high-end fashion, boutiques, unique architecture and fancy cafes. You can take a stroll down the main Omotesando Avenue which will greet you with endless shopping. This road connects down to Aoyama for more shopping and a lot more distinctive architecture. But along the way, be sure to to look to your right and left as this main road tucks away lots of side streets for many hidden boutiques and cafes!

While you’re in the area, be sure to check out the following:

  • Cat Street for the recent, trendy fashion shops

  • Souvenir shopping for Japan’s most unique gifts at Oriental Bazaar and Kiddy Land

  • Nezu Museum for traditional art and a beautiful Japanese garden

  • Unique architecture at the Prada shop.

  • High end cafes

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Photo credit: JW Magazine

How to get there

The main road is located just outside the Omotesando Station which can be accessed on the Chiyoda Line, Ginza Line or Hanzomon Line.

If you are coming through the JR Line, you can get off at Harajuku Station and take a short, pleasing walk down the tree lined boulevard to the main road.

 
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