Omotesandō

Omotesandō is a zelkova tree-lined avenue in Tokyo, stretching from the entrance of Meiji Shrine to Aoyama Street. It is known as one of the world's foremost architectural showcase streets, with flagship stores by renowned architects like Jun Aoki, Toyo Ito, SANAA, Tadao Ando, and MVRDV. The area features international brand boutiques, fast fashion retailers, and side streets (Ura-Harajuku) with smaller cafes, bars, and boutique stores.

Don't miss

• Zelkova tree-lined avenue from Meiji Shrine entrance to Aoyama Street
• Architectural showcase with flagship stores like Louis Vuitton (Jun Aoki, 2002), Tod's (Toyo Ito, 2004), Dior (SANAA, 2004), Omotesandō Hills (Tadao Ando, 2005), and Gyre (MVRDV, 2007)
• International brand boutiques including Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Gucci, and fast fashion retailers like Gap, Evisu, H&M, and Zara
• Kiddyland toy store, Laforet, and Oriental Bazaar
• Side streets known as Ura-Harajuku with smaller cafes, bars, restaurants, and boutique stores
• Venue for Tokyo's annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Omotesandō

Cheapest way inTokyo: Meiji Shrine and Shinto Culture Walking Tour5★ · 459 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$20 per personSee dates →Most bookedOfficial Street Go-Kart in Shibuya4.9★ · 3,873 travelers1-2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$57 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleTokyo Private Walking Tour Hidden Gems and Icons5★ · 80 travelers2-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$60 per personSee dates →

Getting there

Know before you go

• Walking from Shinjuku to Shibuya via Omotesandō takes roughly one hour.
• The avenue is lined with zelkova trees.

A bit of history

Omotesandō was originally created in the Taishō era (1912–1926) as the frontal approach to Meiji Shrine, which is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken.