Azabudai Hills — Attraction in Tokyo

Azabudai Hills, located in Tokyo’s Minato district, is a recently completed urban development that has drawn significant attention for its ambitious design, cultural significance, and innovative approach to urban living. Led by the Mori Building Company, the project spans 8.1 hectares and includes a striking mix of residential, commercial, office, and cultural spaces within a set of cutting-edge, eco-friendly buildings.

The complex is anchored by the Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, Japan’s tallest skyscraper at 330 meters, symbolizing the district's transformation into a new cultural and business hub. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects and landscape architect Heatherwick Studio, the entire development emphasizes a balance of natural and built environments, with 24,000 square meters dedicated to lush greenery, rooftop gardens, and landscaped public spaces. This integration provides a calming and healthy environment amidst Tokyo’s bustling cityscape, resonating with Mori Building's “Vertical Garden City” concept.

Culturally, Azabudai Hills is home to the Japan House London outpost and Mori Art Museum, with various exhibitions and events that reflect both Japanese and international arts and culture. Its blend of residential spaces, luxury hotels, and shops draws in a global crowd while supporting a diverse, vibrant local community. The development’s emphasis on sustainable design—certified by LEED and WELL standards—further enhances its appeal, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

Overall, Azabudai Hills has redefined urban living in Tokyo, combining high-rise luxury with accessible cultural spaces and greenery, providing a model for future urban developments worldwide. The district’s comprehensive integration of residential, commercial, and public spaces aims to foster a sense of community and well-being, setting a new standard for urban...

New Mori mega-shopping area next to Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya Line. Mori is an expert at developing these high-end integrated micro-cities that include office space (53 story office building), luxury shopping (49 shops including Hermes, Cartier, BWM, Dior, and Bulgari), restaurants (111 food related shops), a 5-star hotel (Janu Tokyo), premium residences (Aman Residences and Azabudai Hill Residences), art museums (MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, Azabudai Hills Gallery), workspaces (Azabudai Hills House, Tokyo Venture Capital Hub), and a private international school (British School in Tokyo)

Expect large crowds on weekends as this is a major tourist destination currently. Long lines at most of the restaurants may motivate you to hit the food court market or just buy something from the supermarket on premise.

Mori does a good job at event promotion at all their locations which makes come back regularly easy (albeit expensive)

Overall, an excellent if crowded new spot to spend an afternoon or longer...

Beside the remarkable architecture and cleanliness already described in other posts, I’d like to highlight that below ground floor there is a small market where you can find, among fruit, veggies, Italian cheese, a big wheel of parmigiano you can have a taste of, prosciutto, and… a PECULIAR DASHI shop. You can pick ingredients of your like (be inspired by the map of dashi taste across Japan or let the staff guide you) and they’ll prepare small bags for you in half hour.

Not easy to make a proper dashi stock at home unless you know where to find the dried fish and vegetables. Here you have plenty of choice. The staff will make you smell each one before you decide.

Alternatively you can buy the bags they have already prepared with mix typical of Tokyo or Kyoto or a classic dashi mix.

For each one They keep the stock warm and ready for you to have a sip of.

There’s also a bottle containing various dried vegetables that you can buy and fill up at home with your soy sauce and make it a better and...