Azabudai Hills: Japan's tallest building blends commerce and culture

Retail locations include well-established brands like United Arrows, Lululemon, and Denham, along with some specialty shops selling things such as designer clothing, books, interior goods, and even luxury towels. 

There are a number of quality coffee shops and cafes inside, including the signature Azabudai Hills Cafe and a tried-and-true Starbucks in the basement, as well as a location for %Arabica, a reputable coffee shop from Kyoto specializing in single-origin coffees brewed for both espresso drinks and drip coffee in Chemex decanters. A majority of the restaurants in Tower Plaza are on the third and fourth floors, boasting a wide variety of different cuisines in a number of price-ranges. Of note, the main shop for world-renowned Sushi Azabu is located here. 

33rd and 34th Floors

Azabudai Hills takes advantage of its status as the tallest building in Japan with an impressive observation deck on the 33rd floor known as the "Sky Lobby", accessible via elevator from the lower floors of the Tower Plaza and completely free to access! From here, an unobstructed view of the sprawling Tokyo urbanscape and the nearby Tokyo Tower can be seen and even a view of Mount Fuji in the distance on clear days! On this same floor, there is the building's signature “Dining 33” restaurant, open for both lunch and dinner. There is also an exclusive member’s lounge on this floor as well.

The Grand Staircase connects the 33rd and 34th floors, and on the 34th floor there is the Hills House Sky Room Cafe and Bar, serving quality drinks, pastries, and more while providing a fantastic view from the high-rise floor. 

Aman Residences

From the 53rd to the top floor of Mori JP Tower is the Aman Residences, a partnership with the Mori JP Development Group and the Aman Group, the luxury resort and hotel network. The Aman hotel in Otemachi, Tokyo, is actually the most expensive hotel in all of Tokyo, catering to frequent travelers, celebrities, and the like. The combination of these two entities results in the most luxurious residences in the entirety of Tokyo. 

Central Green

Azabudai Hills Market

The Central Green leads into a number of other facilities that make up the Azabudai Hills complex. Near the center is the Azabudai Hills Market, which is slated to open in the spring of 2024. There will be a set of a number of different restaurants and food vendors opening in this building upon its completion. Notable examples include a new location for the iconic Sushi Saito, Maehara Unagi, and the third-wave coffee institution, Ogawa Coffee Laboratory. 

Garden Plaza A-D

While the Tower Plaza inside the Mori JP Tower boasts some of the complex’s most attractive spots, the series of Garden Plaza buildings (marked A through D) are being set up to be the most premier commercial site for Azabudai Hills. While many of the planned shops are in preparation to open later in 2024, the roster rivals some of Tokyo’s other glamorous neighborhoods, such as Ginza, Aoyama, and Omotesando. New flagship shops for Italian designer-wear and leather goods specialist Bottega Veneta, storied French jewelry manufacturer Cartier, venerable fashion house Dior, and iconic peddler of the finest luxurious goods, Hermes, have their opening dates fast approaching.

Within the basement network of the Garden Plaza and scattered through a few of the buildings as well, there are a number of premier restaurants of varying cuisines and price ranges. These include the acclaimed Ramen restaurant Rage, Tonkatsu specialty shop Kawamura, Takao-based Tempura restaurant UMU, and many more. There is also another location for %Arabica. Inside Garden Plaza D, the second floor is occupied by the acclaimed two-star French restaurant Florilege. While the waitlist is long, it serves as a worthwhile dining experience that perfectly accompanies the elegance of the Azabudai Hills complex. 

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