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Omotesando Street
Best time to visit
Weekday morning, before boutiques open fully, keeps crowds low and makes photography easier. Late November highlights ginkgo-lined trees, while mid-December offers festive illuminations in the evenings.
Budget tips
Strolling the avenue is free; window-shopping costs nothing. Look for tax-free signs and carry your passport for larger purchases, and consider a Tokyo Metro day pass if visiting multiple neighborhoods.
Recommended for
Fashion shoppers, Design and architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Couples and urban strollers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Faits rapides: You can stroll beneath a canopy of mature zelkova trees, sunlight filtering through leaves onto wide sidewalks and glass storefronts. Boutique architecture varies from whimsical sculptural facades to minimalist concrete boxes, and several flagship stores feel more like small museums.
Points forts: More than 200 mature zelkova trees line the avenue, creating a leafy tunnel that turns golden in late October. A quirky tradition among local photographers brings groups of about 50 to 200 people for spontaneous fashion shoots, with reflective storefronts and puddles used to stage runway-style images.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the best way to explore is on foot between Aoyama and Harajuku.
- Photograph the tree-lined avenue from the Harajuku end at golden hour, and include the Prada glass box and Omotesando Hills façades for striking shots.
- Skip peak weekend afternoons near Takeshita Street and head east toward Aoyama for calmer designer boutiques and cafés.
- Use department store toilets and coin lockers at Omotesando or Harajuku stations if you plan a longer walk.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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