Omotesando in Tokyo

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. Explore Ryokans in Tokyo
Ryokans are the perfect way to discover old Japanese culture and traditions. 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.

History

Omotesando Street was planned to give direct access to the Meiji Shrine.

Sightseeing spots

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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.