Aoyama and Omotesando

Delineated by an avenue lined gracefully by zelkova trees from Jingumae to Aoyama-dori, Omotesando is the finest fashion area in all of Tokyo, home throughout to boutiques, general stores, beauty salons and other establishments crowded everyday with trendy people of all ages. Simply turn off the main thoroughfare to lose yourself in residential zones where one can be immersed in dignified tranquility that is in sharp contrast to the surrounding urban bustle. This area is surrounded by greenery at numerous locations, including Yoyogi Park, at the center of which stands Meiji Jingu (shrine), Togo Shrine in Jingumae 1-chome and the Nezu Institute of Fine Arts in Minami-Aoyama 6-chome. There are several local distinctive streets , such as Kottou-dori (“Antique Street”) in Minami-Aoyama 5-6-chome, so named for the abundance of curio shops operating here.