A Walk Around Aoyama and Roppongi x Lazy Blog.

This post was written in 2008. Some information may be out of date.

I stopped by Omotesando Hills, which has become a full-on tourist spot by now, with a friend visiting from Korea. I’ve already taken plenty of photos of Omotesando Hills, so I’ll skip them this time. I did find one nice spot, though: a wine bar in the basement where you can taste high-end wines for a small amount of money, so we gave it a try.
Walking from Omotesando toward Roppongi.
I’d heard there was a good coffee shop on the way, so we went to check it out. It’s called Daibo Coffee.

I'd heard there was a good coffee shop on the way, so we went to check it out. It's called Daibo Coffee.

But of course, it being the weekend, they said it was full. This area overflows with people on weekends, so hitting a popular restaurant is out of the question.. We head back, fighting back tears.
The Prada store in Aoyama

The building is a work of art.
After walking a bit it got cold, so we went straight to Roppongi Hills by taxi. It’s close enough to go for the base fare.. but that base fare is steep.. Still, on a trip with no time to spare, you can’t skimp on that.
Inside Roppongi Hills

Again, lots of people since it’s the weekend. We dropped into a few wine shops, but Roppongi doesn’t have any good ones. I hear there’s an exhibition of the original Mouton Rothschild label artworks in March, and I’d like to go, but whether I’ll have the time..
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

It’s a restaurant, cafe, and bakery all in one.
Inside

It does have atmosphere. But there are only two tables and the rest is all counter seating, so I think it falls a little short for enjoying a proper French meal.

I bought a loaf of bread.

Hands down top-level among the breads I’ve had in Tokyo. Crispy outside and soft inside, I honestly can’t remember the last time I had bread this good, if ever.
This is Enoteca, a little way from the Hills.

This is Enoteca, a little way from the Hills.

The prices are one thing, but the selection is lacking..
Tokyo Tower seen from Roppongi

Go just a bit past Tokyo Tower and you can see the sea, so central Tokyo is really compact.
The way to Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi

Like the Hills, it’s a mixed-use residential and commercial concept. What sets it apart from the Hills is the garden.
The Midtown garden

It’s not huge, but the fact that a place like this exists right in the middle of Tokyo is impressive in itself. Think what the land must cost..
An exhibit in the basement