Starbucks Omotesando (Tokyo) – Amazing Starbucks With Gorgeous Rooftop Garden and Awesome Views!

I chanced upon Starbucks Omotesando after a hearty breakfast at Bills Omotesando cafe one morning. I was looking down from the cafe and admiring the beautiful rooftop garden, before realising that it was actually Starbucks!

Starbucks Omotesando

Starbucks Omotesando is a unique Starbucks outlet in Tokyo located on the 6th floor of Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku. It is also known as the “Starbucks in the Sky”.

This Starbucks branch has both indoor and outdoor seating, but it is the outdoor space that really sets it apart.

The space consists of a gorgeous rooftop garden named “Omohara Forest”, which was designed with the theme “Winds in Omotesando Avenue”. These metaphorical winds carry to the garden Japanese design elements from both the past and future.

The manicured garden is filled with beautiful lush trees and wild plants. The centrepiece is a stylish hexagonal table surrounding a sun roof. There are plenty of artistic chairs to sit on around the table.

But what really stood out for me was the artistic terrace, which upon closer look was actually made up of hexagon-shaped seats.

If you really want to relax, there are even white cocoon swing chairs.

This rooftop garden is part of an active urban farming project.

From the rooftop, I got a nice aerial view of Harajuku towards Yoyogi Park and Shibuya. I found it really cool that such a tranquil place existed right above the bustling shopping district below.

Starbucks Omotesando also offers a different menu from other outlets, with special fruit rolls and unique sandwiches.

Conclusion

Tokyu Plaza 

Starbucks Omotesando is truly an artisan cafe with a stylish outdoor space, where you can settle down at a table with your morning coffee and watch the world go by. Or you can come here to relax after a long day of exploring Harajuku and catch the sunset. If you happen to be holding a queue number for Bills Omotesando, this amazing Starbucks is the perfect place to kill some time. One thing I like about this cafe is that there is plenty of space in the garden, so you do not have to worry about finding a seat.

Starbucks Omotesando
Opening Hours: Daily 8.30am to 11pm
English Address: 150-0001 Tokyo Shibuya-ku 4-30-3 Jingumae Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
Japanese Address: 〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前４丁目３０ 渋谷区神宮前4-30-3 東急プラザ表参道原宿
Directions: Walk 5 minutes from Harajuku Station, then take elevator or escalator to 6th floor of Tokyu Plaza
Phone: +813 5414 5851

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