Tokyo, at your own pace · Omotesando & Aoyama
Art, fashion, a favourite café — and a Japanese salon experience. Build your day around a visit to TORNADO, with a plan that fits the people you travel with.
5 travel styles · Morning, afternoon or short visit · Self-guided
Your salon stop
TORNADO HAIR SALON
More than a salon visit
Look up from the shop windows. The boulevard and Aoyama side streets make the buildings part of the day.
Make time for a museum, a garden or a small exhibition. Check the calendar before choosing your stop.
Leave room for a slow coffee and an unhurried lunch, with time to walk to your salon appointment.
Explore Japanese fashion, design shops and character gifts. Choose a few favourites rather than trying to see everything.
Your day, your way
Choose your travel style and salon visit. Morning and afternoon plans allow 2–3 hours at the salon. Short on time? Choose a head spa with approximately 45 minutes at the salon; walks and nearby stops take extra time.
Couples · Morning salon visit
Start with time at the salon, then leave the afternoon for a meal, a museum visit and a little design browsing together.
10:00–13:00
Bring reference photos and discuss the look, service, price and expected finish time with your stylist. This example allows up to 3 hours; confirm your appointment before planning the rest of the day.
Show stop 1 on map13:00–13:30
Allow a walking buffer and choose lunch nearby; avoid a fixed reservation immediately after the salon.
13:30–14:15
Choose a restaurant that suits both of you and keep the rest of the afternoon flexible.
14:15–14:45
Use the map for the route and leave time to find the entrance.
14:45–16:00
Visit Nezu Museum if it is open on your travel date; check tickets before setting out.
Show stop 5 on map16:00–16:30
Leave a buffer to reach your last stop without rushing.
16:30–17:15
Explore the current programme at SPIRAL, then decide where to spend your evening.
Show stop 7 on mapYour route · mapped stops
The map shows your selected stop. Open the walking route to see all mapped stops in order. Meal breaks without a named venue are not map stops. Check live directions; walking times and step-free access vary.
All times are examples, not available booking slots. The 20–30 minute walking blocks are planning buffers, not measured travel times. TORNADO is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Confirm your salon appointment first, then adjust the day around it.
Make the plan your own
Explore 23 places across Omotesando, Aoyama and Harajuku, from art and shopping to cafés, restaurants and family stops. Swap a stop, save an idea for another day or find a place for your companions to enjoy. These are independent recommendations, not a package or a partnership.
For more ideas, explore GO TOKYO — Tokyo’s official travel guide ↗ (Japanese page; other languages available), or find restaurants with multilingual menus on EAT Tokyo ↗.
Art & architecture
On your routeMake room for an exhibition and a slower walk through the museum garden: a different rhythm from the shopping streets.
6-5-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
10:00–17:00; last admission 16:30.
Closed Mondays, exhibition-change periods and New Year holidays. A public-holiday Monday is normally open, with Tuesday closed instead. Check the calendar and tickets; the café also requires museum admission.
Art & architecture
On your routeA compact Aoyama stop for contemporary exhibitions and design. Visit Spiral Garden when a programme is open.
5-6-23 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Spiral Garden usually 11:00–19:00.
Exhibition access and hours depend on the programme. Check the current schedule before making a special trip; shops and cafés may keep different hours.
Fashion & shopping
Combine browsing with a look at Tadao Ando’s architecture, or choose a restaurant for a lunch break along Omotesando.
4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shops and cafés generally 11:00–20:00; restaurant hours vary.
Check individual stores and irregular closures. A baby room is listed on main-building B2F; consult the official facility guide for access and equipment.
Fashion & shopping
Browse fashion and design in one building before continuing toward the Harajuku end of Omotesando.
5-10-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shops generally 11:00–20:00; dining hours vary by venue.
Check individual shops, restaurants and occasional building closures before visiting.
Coffee & food
A coffee stop in Aoyama that opens before the main shopping buildings. Useful for a gentle start or a pause after exploring.
3-13-14 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Usually 08:00–19:00 daily.
Check the current menu and hours. Seating and a particular food item are not guaranteed.
Family stops
A character-goods and toy-shopping stop for children and grown-up fans alike. Pick a few favourites rather than trying to see everything.
6-1-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Currently listed as 11:00–20:00.
Hours and closures can change. This is a shop, not a play area or childcare facility; allow for crowds.
Family stops
Browse the building or choose a food stop toward Harajuku. Keep the visit as short or as leisurely as your group needs.
6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shopping generally 11:00–21:00; dining floors generally 11:00–23:00.
Individual venues differ; closed January 1 and on other announced dates. Nursing and diaper-changing facilities are listed on 6F. No supervised play or childcare is implied.
Coffee & food
Consider a café break or, when the weather suits, a pause at the Omohara Forest rooftop before the shopping day begins.
4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Most shops 11:00–20:00; Omohara Forest usually 08:30–22:30.
Café hours vary and the building has irregular closures. Outdoor plans depend on weather; follow rooftop rules and check the facility’s current notices.
Family stops
Browse character gifts and choose a souvenir together on Takeshita Street. Keep the visit focused on your family’s favourite characters.
Takeshita-dori Square 1F/2F, 1-16-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Generally 11:00–19:00 daily.
Check current store notices and allow for crowds. This is a retail shop, not a play area or childcare facility; children need an accompanying adult. Confirm accessibility needs directly with the store.
Family stops
A themed shopping stop for families who enjoy Harry Potter, with character merchandise and film-inspired displays.
6-31-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Generally 11:00–21:00 daily.
This is the Harajuku shop, not the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo. Entry may be restricted when busy. Choose according to your child’s interests; this is not supervised play or childcare.
Family stops
Add an outdoor walking break on the Harajuku side of your day when the weather suits. Choose a manageable route rather than trying to cover the whole park.
2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
The park is generally always open, with free admission; some facilities have separate hours or charges.
Check construction and access notices, as some paths or areas may be restricted. Visit in daylight, keep children with a responsible adult and allow extra travel time. No supervised play or childcare is provided by this plan.
Coffee & food
Choose a sit-down Japanese lunch or dinner at this tonkatsu restaurant in Jingumae. Check the current menu for pork cutlets and other dishes.
4-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
11:00–22:00; last orders 21:00.
Weekend and public-holiday reservations are limited to banquet courses. Check the latest holiday schedule and ask the restaurant about dietary requirements.
Coffee & food
Take a café break surrounded by flowers and greenery in a greenhouse-inspired space in Minami-Aoyama.
1F Glassarea Aoyama, 5-4-41 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
10:00–21:00 through October 25, 2026; 08:30–20:00 from October 26, 2026.
Seat reservations are not accepted. Check event notices before visiting; food orders finish one hour before closing and drinks 30 minutes before closing.
Coffee & food
An all-day café with a leafy terrace and the neighbouring breadworks bakery, offering another option for breakfast, lunch or a relaxed break.
5-7-28 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
08:00–21:00; last orders 20:00.
Reservations are accepted for visits after 17:30. Terrace seating cannot be reserved and depends on the weather; check current notices before visiting.
Art & architecture
A compact museum with changing ukiyo-e exhibitions, tucked just off the main Harajuku streets.
1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
10:30–17:30; last admission 17:00.
Closed Mondays (a public-holiday Monday is open, with Tuesday closed instead), exhibition-change periods and year-end holidays. Cash only. No elevator or ramp; wheelchair access is limited to the first-floor gallery. Check the exhibition calendar.
Art & architecture
Explore the former home and studio of Japanese artist Taro Okamoto, where he developed paintings and sculptures.
6-1-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
10:00–18:00; last admission 17:30. Closed Tuesdays except national holidays, and December 28–January 4.
Strollers are not permitted, and the building is not fully accessible. Remove shoes indoors; no lockers or luggage storage. Check special closing-time and maintenance notices.
Art & architecture
Contemporary art exhibitions in a striking Mario Botta-designed building on the Aoyama side of the neighbourhood.
3-7-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Usually 11:00–19:00; check Wednesday and exhibition-specific hours. Closed Mondays except national holidays, and New Year holidays.
Admission and visiting arrangements depend on the exhibition. Check the current programme and opening calendar before setting out.
Fashion & shopping
Browse fashion labels, accessories and changing pop-up shops in a multi-level Harajuku shopping landmark.
1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Usually 11:00–20:00; check facility notices for special hours or closures.
Individual shops and pop-up dates vary. Check the floor guide for the labels you want to visit.
Fashion & shopping
The Japanese select shop’s men’s-casual flagship, on the site where BEAMS began in 1976.
1F–2F, 3-24-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Monday–Friday 12:00–20:00; weekends and national holidays 11:00–20:00. Irregular closures.
This branch focuses on men’s casualwear. Check store notices for event-related hours and the current range.
Fashion & shopping
A shopping stop for Onitsuka Tiger footwear and fashion in Omotesando.
4-24-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Usually daily 11:00–20:00; check the store listing for changes.
Use this exact branch address: the brand has several stores nearby. Products, sizes and availability vary.
Coffee & food
Plan lunch or an evening meal in a bar-and-lounge setting lined with whisky bottles, with grilled dishes as well as Japanese and international whiskies.
2F Minami Aoyama Santa Chiara Church, 5-5-24 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Lunch 12:00–15:00 (last orders 14:00). Dinner Sunday–Thursday 17:30–23:00; Friday–Saturday 17:30–24:00 (last orders 30 minutes before closing).
A 10% service charge applies. Semi-casual dress code; check New Year closures and private-event availability. This is a bar-and-lounge setting, so confirm any age or group requirements directly before booking.
Coffee & food
An all-day restaurant on the seventh floor of OMOKADO, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, indoor tables and open-air balcony seating.
7F Tokyu Plaza Omotesando (OMOKADO), 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
08:30–22:00 daily; last orders: food 21:00, drinks 21:30.
Check current menus and table availability through the official website. Balcony seating is not guaranteed; confirm any special opening hours before visiting.
Coffee & food
Choose pancakes, French toast or eggs Benedict for a New York-style breakfast or lunch, with an early opening that can suit a morning in Omotesando.
2F GREEN TERRACE Omotesando, 3-8-15 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
09:00–22:00; last orders 21:00. The breakfast/lunch menu is offered until 17:00 (last orders).
A 5% service charge applies. Check the current menu and reserve separately if needed; seats and specific dishes are subject to availability.
Venue information checked on . Opening hours and facilities can change; check each official website before visiting.
The salon part of your day
Explore cuts, colour and perms, then share the look you have in mind. Reference photos help us discuss your preferences. Our team can help with everyday English; detailed requests are best shared in advance.
The morning and afternoon plans allow 2–3 hours for your salon visit, including consultation. The time needed depends on your hair and chosen services; some treatments take longer. Confirm the price and expected finish time with us before fixing the rest of your day.
Make it your day
Tell us your preferred date, services and how many people would like an appointment. For couples or groups, simultaneous appointments and matching finish times need to be confirmed.
Request a salon appointmentUse the request form at least 7 days before your preferred date. For a visit within 6 days, use the contact options on the reservation page. Your appointment is confirmed only after our confirmation email.
Only have around 45 minutes today? Try a 30-minute RELAX Head Spa with shampoo and blow-dry. Check same-day head spa availability. Appointments are subject to availability.
Strollers are welcome and an elevator is available. Children may accompany you, but we do not have a waiting room. Please discuss your arrangements with us before booking. Children’s hair services are by consultation, depending on age.
These are self-guided examples, not a tour package or available appointment times. Admission, meals and shopping are separate from the salon booking. Check venue opening days, exhibition schedules and any ticket requirements before you travel.
TORNADO HAIR SALON
Noguchi Building 2F, 4-5-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Monday 10:00 - 20:00 Tuesday Holiday Wednesday Holiday Thursday 10:00 - 20:00 Friday 10:00 - 20:00 Saturday 10:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30
