Tokyu Plaza Omotesando"OMOKADO"
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station · 1 min walk (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line)
- Hours
- B1F–5F retail: 11:00–20:00; 6F Omohara Forest: 8:30–22:30; 6F Starbucks: 8:00–22:30; 7F bills: 8:30–22:00
- Admission
- Free
- Time needed
- 30–60 min
- Best time to go
- Morning between 8:30 and 11:00, when the rooftop garden is open to visitors before the retail shopping floors open
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Standing at the iconic Harajuku-Aoyama intersection, OMOKADO is a multi-story fashion hub famous for its kaleidoscopic, mirror-tiled entrance. Beyond its trendy boutiques, the real draw is the Omohara Forest, a lush, public rooftop garden on the sixth floor. It offers a peaceful, open-air escape with leafy trees, cozy seating, and superb views of the bustling streets below.
What Japanese guides note
Visitors often search for this site under its original name, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, which changed to OMOKADO in April 2024 to pair with the newer Harakado across Jingumae crossing. The 6th-floor garden opens at 8:30, making it usable as an outdoor resting point prior to the 11:00 opening of the retail floors. Staff restrict rooftop terrace dining strictly to food and drinks purchased within the building.
Details from local sources
- The facility operated under the name Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku from April 2012 until April 17, 2024, when it was officially renamed OMOKADO upon the opening of sister facility Harakado across the street. [source]
- Outside food and beverages are prohibited in the 6th-floor Omohara Forest rooftop garden; only items bought from vendors inside OMOKADO may be consumed there. [source]
- The 6th-floor rooftop terrace opens at 8:30 daily, two and a half hours before the main retail levels (B1F–5F) open at 11:00. [source]
- The complex does not have on-site bicycle parking facilities, requiring cyclists to find neighborhood pay lots. [source]
- The 6th-floor garden sits 30 meters above street level and is planted with over 30 trees and 50 wild plant species. [source]
- Parking validation in the B2F garage requires at least ¥5,000 spent at a single store for one free hour, and purchases from multiple shops cannot be combined. [source]
Insider Tip
Ride the escalator through the mirror tunnel for a great photo, then grab a coffee to enjoy at the free rooftop garden.
Frequently asked
Can I bring outside food and drinks into the Omohara Forest terrace?
Building regulations prohibit bringing outside food and drinks onto the 6th-floor Omohara Forest terrace. Visitors may only consume food or beverages purchased directly from OMOKADO tenants, such as the adjacent 6th-floor Starbucks or the dining spots on other floors.
How do I reach OMOKADO by train?
The closest subway access is Exit 5 of Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines, a 1-minute walk away. From JR Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line, the walk takes approximately 4 minutes via the Omotesando exit.
Why was the building renamed from Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku to OMOKADO?
Tokyu Land Corporation renamed the building on April 17, 2024, to coincide with the opening of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado across the Jingumae intersection. The names OMOKADO and Harakado designate the respective Omotesando and Harajuku corners of the crossing.
Are pets allowed inside OMOKADO?
Pets are permitted in common indoor areas only if kept fully inside closed pet carrier bags. On the 6th and 7th floors, pets are restricted to the open-air outdoor terraces. Certified service dogs are exempted from these bag restrictions throughout the building.
What are the underground parking rates and validation rules?
The B2F garage operates from 8:00 to 23:30 at ¥400 per 30 minutes. Spending ¥5,000 or more at a single tenant provides 1 hour of free parking, while ¥20,000 provides 2 hours; receipts from separate shops cannot be combined.
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