Day 20 - Tokyo
It is said that the avenue of Omotesando (表 参 道) is the Champs Elysees Tokyo ... it is true that an avenue broad, tree lined with lots of luxury shops ... but we are still in Japan, huh?
In Japanese Omote Sando means' path access to the main sanctuary, "referring to the Meiji Shrine , located in the park Yoyogi . The avenue from the station so of harajuku and goes up ... Aoyama
Well, today is Sunday, but do not think we'll walk through a deserted street: here in Tokyo, stores are open 7 days a week 7! Omotesando is packed with people ...
On either side of the street, buildings to modern architecture evoke the names of luxury brands of clothing: Dior, Prada ... Laforet : a store where you can find all the young hipsters in need of fashionable clothes ...
More recently Omotesando Hills : a building built by the architect Tadao Ando and devoted entirely to luxury 6 floors, 80 shops and 14 restaurants. I'll check it out ... prohibited from taking pictures inside, sorry. The floor is sloped on all floors: no need for stairs. Jewelry, clothes ... the center of the corridor, a group of gospel singing Christmas carols ... the class ...
On the other hand, there Oriental bazaar , a store specializing in all what is traditional Japan. Kimonos, sandals, tea bowls, key holders, fans ... You can find all the souvenirs and gifts last minute. All this at prices not too high ...
Well, my shopping is not my thing ... I'm not going to spend hours Omotesando. But if you're in the neighborhood, you'd be wrong not to have a look ... while ignoring the crowd !
PS: Omotesando Hills on Made in Tokyo
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