Omotesando in Tokyo
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Tokyo Omotesando Station
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Tokyo Omotesando Station
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Tokyo Omotesando Shopping Paradise
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Tokyo Omotesando Hills
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Tokyo Omotesando Hills
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Moma Design Store In Omotesando Tokyo
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Kiddy Land Shop In Omotesando Tokyo
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Tokyo Omotesando
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Tokyo Omotesando Street Scene
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Tokyo Omotesando
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Tokyo Omotesando
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Tokyo Omotesando Main Road
Facts & Figures
The Omotesando Street, also called the Champs-Élysées of Tokyo, is a 1km long tree-lined (Zelkova trees) avenue with great shopping facilities.
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The architecture of flag ship stores from brands like Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Dior and many more is really unique and worth a visit. In 2005 Omotesando Hills, a huge shopping complex (130 stores), opened its doors for the public. The designer for this building was the famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
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History
Omotesando Street was planned to give direct access to the Meiji Shrine.
Location
Omotesando Street was planned to give direct access to the Meiji Shrine.
How to get to Omotesando?
- take JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station or
- Fukutoshin and Chiyoda Subway Lines to Meijijingu-mae Station or
- Ginza, Chiyoda and Hanzomon Subway Line to Omotesando Station
Sightseeing spots
Top:
Omotesando Hills - shopping paradise combined with great architecture
Kiddy Land - one of the best toy stores in Tokyo with a great selection of products
Oriental Bazaar - biggest art and antiques store in Tokyo
MoMA Design Store - Museum of Modern Art's first retail store located outside of the US
Takeshita Street / Dori - hotspot for trendy teenager fashion
Meiji-jingu Shrine - most famous and popular Shinto shrine in Tokyo
Yoyogi Park - The Yoyogi Park is one of my favourite places in Tokyo. Enjoy this huge park in the center of the capital.
Yoyogi Stadium - built for the Olympic Games in 1964
Togo Shrine (Togo-jinja) - dedicated to Togo Heihachiro (Fleet Admiral, 1848 - 1934), constructed in 1940
Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)
March
Saint Patrick's Day Festival (17th)
The largest Saint Patrick's Day parade in Asia is held in Omotesando. Enjoy a Guinness beer and watch Irish bands, cheerleaders and great historical costumes.
August
Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi (end of August)
This is the largest yosakoi dance festival in Tokyo. Enjoy 2 days of music and watch the performances of 99 teams and 6000 dancers.
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