Cover Toranomon Hills and the Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan (Photo: Getty Images)
Toranomon Hills and the Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan (Photo: Getty Images)
1 / 1
Tokyo’s Toranomon Hills, the city’s trendiest business hub, has lots to offer, whether you’re seeking restaurants, hotels or cultural enrichment
Toranomon Hills, a gleaming new commercial development in central Tokyo, features a cluster of sleek, modern skyscrapers that have quickly become an iconic part of the city’s evolving skyline.
With easy access to major commercial, entertainment and transportation hubs, the neighbourhood has become one of the trendiest in the city over the last decade, thanks to the development of its four iconic towers—the Mori Tower, Business Tower, Station Tower, and Residential Tower—and their hotels, malls, art galleries, restaurants and even parks.
Whether you go to Toranomon Hills with a suitcase or a briefcase, the area has a lot to offer. Here is Tatler’s ultimate guide to navigating and enjoying Tokyo’s business centre at its best.
You might also like: Where to stay, eat and drink in Tokyo
Where to stay: Hotel Toranomon Hills
The highly anticipated Hotel Toranomon Hills has officially opened within the new Toranomon Hills Station Tower in Tokyo. It is the first property in the city under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Hotels.
Hotel Toranomon Hills, designed for business stays, offers 205 stylish rooms and suites that offer views of the city or the Tokyo Tower. The timeless, minimalist interiors mark the Japan debut of Space Copenhagen, a leading Danish design studio. In the hotel, they draw inspiration from Danish and Japanese aesthetics to create relaxing spaces where guests can readily unwind, work and socialise. Guests staying at the hotel will also have access to The Lounge, a multi-functional space that overlooks the Tokyo city, as well as Le Pristine, a one-starred casual fine dining restaurant.
Hotel Toranomon Hills
Address: Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 2 Chome-6-4 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
Where to have lunch: Toranomon Osaka-ya Sunaba Restaurant
Above Toranomon Osaka-ya Sunaba Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan (Photo: Instagram / @japanpropertycentral)
Toranomon Osaka-ya Sunaba Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan (Photo: Instagram / @japanpropertycentral)
1 / 1
Less than a five-minute walk from Toranomon’s four iconic towers hides the Toranomon Osakaya Sunaba. More than serving delicious soba, this long-standing restaurant represents a breath of fresh air in the hyper-modernity of the business hub.
First opened in 1872, and relocated to its current location in 1923 after the deadly Great Kantō earthquake of 1923, the restaurant is said to have survived World War II air raids without suffering important damages. In 1996, it was registered as a Tangible Culture property, recognising its high historical value.
Toranomon Osaka-ya Sunaba Restaurant
Address: 1 Chome-10-6 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
Where to have dinner: Toranomon Yokocho
Toranomon Yokocho is an alley located inside the Toranomon Hills Business Tower which host an array of eateries, including extensions of Michelin-starred restaurants and craft beer bars—such as Tsukanto. The tonkatsu restaurant, opened by Michelin-starred chef Naohisa Ohashi, offers a creative twist on the Japanese pork cutlet, serving pork from all over Japan and overseas with French techniques. They also serve the dish with other kind of meats, such as venison, duck and wild boar.
Toranomon Yokocho
Address: 3F, Toranomon Hills Business Tower, Minato City, 105-6403 Tokyo, Japan
Where to have a drink: Gold Bar at Edition
Gold Bar, located on the ground floor of the Tokyo Edition, Toranomon, is a social playground bringing another dimension to Tokyo’s bar scene. The sophisticated cocktail bar, which serves classics with an elevated Japanese twist, has been ranked 56 in the extended list of Asia’s 50 best bars in 2023.
Gold Bar at Edition
Address: L1, The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon, Minato City, 105-0001 Tokyo, Japan
What to see: Atago Jinja Shrine
Above Atago Jinja Shrine in Toranomon Hills, Tokyo (Photo: Instagram / @theinvisibletourist)
Atago Jinja Shrine in Toranomon Hills, Tokyo (Photo: Instagram / @theinvisibletourist)
1 / 1
A minute away from the Toranomon Hills Mori Tower is a small Shinto shrine: the Atago Jinja Shrine. Contrasting with the brand-new skyscraper of the neighbourhood, the shrine was originally built in 1603, and reconstructed in 1958. Located 26 metres above sea level, the shrine is characterised by its high stone steps connecting numerous pavilions hidden in a luxuriant natural setting.
Atago Jinja Shrine
Address: 1 Chome-5-3 Atago, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0002, Japan
What to visit: teamLab Borderless
Only a 15-minute walk from the Toranomon Hills Towers will take you to Japan’s beloved teamLab Borderless. Opened in February 2024, this exhibition is considered the world’s first digital art museum.
The interactive museum, where art is constantly in motion, includes two never-before-seen permanent exhibitions: Bubble Universe and Megalith Crystal Formation.
teamLab Borderless
Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Read more: Meet Toshiyuki Inoko, the man behind teamLab’s ‘SuperNature’ Macao
Where to enjoy the view: Azabudai Hills’ Sky Lobby
Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower is home to one of the best free observation decks in Tokyo. The lobby, on the 33rd floor of the tower, offers a stunning view of Tokyo, which includes the famous Tokyo Tower. The observation area is open until 9pm, giving you plenty of time to watch the lights of Tokyo slowly twinkle on.
Azabudai Hills’ Sky Lobby
Address: 33F Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041, Japan
Topics
Salomé Grouard was Digital Editor and Front & Female Content Lead at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on managing Tatler Hong Kong’s digital platform and content, she also covers gender equality, the music scene and sports through interviews with industry leaders, experts and trendsetters.
Interview highlights include renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, Korean actor Park Seo Jun, singer Jorja Smith, Chinese TV host Yue-Sai Kan, YouTuber Kimono Mom, Japanese rapper Awich, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter Mikey Musumeci.
She has also produced stories on revolutionising sexual wellness in Asia, activism within the surfing community, Asian trans musicians reclaiming their narratives through music and looked at the toxicity of gym culture through the lens of the plus-size community. She also covers music festivals, such as Hong Kong’s Clockenflap and Bali’s Suara.
