Discover beautiful architecture and interiors | A walking guide to the Nogizaka, Roppongi, and Aoyama areas

• Table of Contents
• Nogizaka Area | An architectural stroll immersed in tranquility and sensibility
• Aoyama Area | Discover famous architecture in a town where aesthetic sense lives on
• Roppongi Area | Modern architecture that combines sophistication and playfulness
• Enjoy a moment of harmony between tranquility and beauty at Cafe BleuMontagne
• summary

Nogizaka Area | An architectural stroll immersed in tranquility and sensibility

Nogizaka is an inspiring town for interior design, architecture, and design lovers. In addition to inspiring architecture, there are high-quality design shops and galleries. It is an area where tranquility and beauty coexist, satisfying the sensibilities of adults.

The Kunitachi Art Center, Tokyo | An art space where you can feel the seasons through glass

The Kunitachi Art Center, Tokyo was designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, and features an impressive undulating glass curtain wall. Soft light pours in from the horizontal louvers on the outside, gently illuminating the interior of the building.

Through the glass, you can see the plants planted in harmony with Aoyama Park, allowing you to enjoy the changing scenery of the four seasons.

The National Art Center, Tokyo

The National Art Center, Tokyo 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8...

The National Art Center, Tokyo is located in Roppongi, Tokyo, and is the only museum in Japan that is free to enter. It opened in 2007, and instead of having a permanent exhibition, it holds various thematic and special exhibitions. It mainly focuses on contemporary art, and features works by a variety of artists from Japan and abroad, making it a place to convey the appeal of art to the general public.

TOTO Gallery MA: A gallery that traces architectural ideas

"TOTO Gallery Ma" is a gallery that plans and holds exhibitions by architects from Japan and abroad, where you can experience the charm of architecture and design up close. Since the exhibitors themselves design the space, you can experience unique exhibits that are condensed with their ideas and values.

Admission is free, allowing you to experience the world of high-quality architecture and design.

Aoyama Area | Discover famous architecture in a town where aesthetic sense lives on

Walking down Omotesando feels like an outdoor gallery filled with sophisticated architectural works. Both sides of the street are lined with famous buildings designed by world-famous architects, and just walking through the area sharpens your senses little by little.

Prada Aoyama Store | A presence like a work of art

The Prada Aoyama store is an impressive building with a façade covered in diamond-shaped glass panels. The imposing building resembles a giant sculpture. The diamond-shaped glass is randomly arranged with flat and uneven pieces, making it visually appealing from both the inside and outside.

SunnyHills | A beautiful timber-framed exterior that evokes tradition

SunnyHills is a pineapple cake specialty store that features innovative architecture that brings out the best in natural materials. Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, the exterior is made using the traditional woodworking technique "Jigokugumi," while the interior is a tranquil space filled with the scent of wood.

If you purchase an item, you can enjoy sweets and tea on the upper floor. It's a spot where you can enjoy the architecture while feeling like you're in the middle of a forest.

Roppongi Area | Modern architecture that combines sophistication and playfulness

Roppongi is an area where cutting-edge urban beauty and art come together, where you can experience sophisticated architecture and design. The cityscape, where greenery and modern architecture coexist in harmony, gives you hints on how to incorporate beauty into your daily life.

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT | A design experience for all five senses

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT is a design facility designed by architect Tadao Ando. It is a low-rise building, with most of it buried underground and an impressive, original roof that looks like a folded steel plate.

The theme of the exhibition is "everyday life," and it communicates the fun and possibilities of design from a variety of perspectives.

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT

Tokyo Midtown Midtown Garden, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052

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AXIS | A design hub where creative people from Japan and abroad come together

AXIS, which opened in Iikura Katamachi, Roppongi in 1981, is Japan's first private design center that focuses on the importance of design. Long known as the "AXIS Building," it is home to a collection of shops, showrooms, and restaurants where you can experience excellent designs from Japan and abroad.

Enjoy a moment of harmony between tranquility and beauty at Cafe BleuMontagne

The perfect place to end a day touring the Nogizaka, Roppongi, and Aoyama areas is Café BleuMontagne. The space, where time seems to flow slowly, leaves a deep impression on your heart.

A special space that will captivate architecture lovers

Cafe BleuMontagne's exterior and interior are modeled after a Western-style building from around 1900. When you step inside, you'll be greeted by antique furniture and subdued lighting, making you feel as if you're in a quiet art museum.

Relaxing while gazing at bonsai that have stood the test of time will gently envelop your senses, stimulated by art.

Quiet, caring, high-quality hospitality

Teahouse BleuMontagne offers carefully brewed coffee and tea as well as a selection of carefully selected coffee shop menu items.

We also aim to provide gentle, caring and warm service, allowing our customers to relax and unwind. It is a special place where you can quietly savor the afterglow of appreciating the architecture and design.

summary

At the end of a day touring the beautiful architecture and interiors of Nogizaka, Roppongi, and Aoyama, we recommend a lingering experience at the BleuMontagne cafe. Spending time in contact with beauty is a luxurious moment that gently raises the sensitivity of the heart.

On your next day off, why not enjoy a sensual stroll through this town and a luxurious time at the BleuMontagne coffee shop?