Omotesando Hills is Tadao Ando’s 2006 mixed-use building on the boulevard’s middle stretch — a sloped internal ramp wraps six retail floors around a triangular atrium, with the original 1927 Dojunkai Bauhaus-style apartment block preserved at the south end as the Annex. Free to enter and walk.
What to Expect
Walk in from the boulevard at the central entrance. The internal ramp climbs from B3 to 6F at the same gradient as Omotesando boulevard outside — Ando’s gesture is that the building is a continuation of the street. Six floors of fashion + jewellery + a basement food hall. The 1927 Annex at the south end keeps three of the original Dojunkai Aoyama apartment units; small gallery + cafe.
Consider This Instead
For a more design-museum experience without retail, head to the Nezu Museum 5 min east — Kengo Kuma 2009 building + Asian art + moss garden.
How to Get There
Getting There
From Shibuya Station
- 1Take Tokyo Metro Ginza Line → Omotesando Station
- 2Exit A2 → Omotesando Hills entrance
Tips
- Architecture walk first thing. Empty mall before 11:30 = best photos of the ramp.
- Annex on the south end. Easy to miss; turn left as you exit and look for the brick facade.
- B3 food hall for affordable lunch. Dean & Deluca + a few specialty stalls.
FAQ
Worth a special trip?
If you like Tadao Ando architecture, yes — the ramp design is unique. Otherwise visit while walking Omotesando + Aoyama.
How long?
30 min for the architecture walk. 60-90 min if you browse the shops.
