Earlier this year, on March 29th, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opened to much fanfare in the city's arts district. The second shopping and entertainment complex to bear the "Tokyo Midtown" name (the first one being in Roppongi), Tokyo Midtown Hibiya cuts a stylish figure, its architecture with a curvy facade and its classical arcade in the basement level drawing hints from the Rokumeikan, a hall which symbolized the Westernization of Tokyo in the Meiji Era.

Built by Mitsui Fudosan, the complex is 35 stories high with an additional four floors underground, rises about 192 meters above ground and has close to 189,000 square meters of floor space. In addition to 60 stores and restaurants, it also houses the 13-screen 2,800 seat Toho Cinemas Hibiya.

Concept of a "Dancing Tower"

Visually speaking, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya was designed with the concept of a "dancing tower," drawing inspiration from an image of a couple in mid-dance at the famed Rokumeikan Hall.

Even on the sixth floor Park View Garden, the beautiful curves continue.

Entrance and Atrium

With its warm tones and curved lines, the atrium conveys an air of luxury and refined elegance.

The design of the facade evoke the pleats of a ballroom dress.

Hibiya Arcade

With its classic arches, marble floor, elegant design and beautiful lighting fixtures, the arcade is impressive.

Very spacious, the arcade was also designed to serve as a temporary shelter with a capacity of 3,000 in the event of a natural disaster or accident for people unable to return home. It also serves as a transitional space leading to Tokyo Metro Hibiya Station.

Hibiya Food Hall

If you're searching for convenient and reasonably priced options for coffee, dining or light fare, the Hibiya Food Hall provides many. You can also enjoy an excellent cup of joe from Hibiya Roasters Coffee.

Hibiya Step Hiroba and Shops

There is an open space in the form of a staircase where outside events are regularly held, and it leads up to a mezzanine floor with shops.

The popular crepe shop, Taji Maji is here.

City and Park Views

From the sixth floor Park View Garden, you can enjoy unparalleled views of Hibiya Park and the Outer Garden of the Imperial Palace.

At the edge of the garden area, you can also look down at Hibiya Godzilla Square where the newly unveiled Shin Godzilla statue stands.

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Details

• Name: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
• Hours: Shops: 11:00~21:00 / Restaurants: 11:00~23:00
• Address: 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006
• Access: Direct Access to Hibiya Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Hibiya Line; Toei Subway Mita Line) / 4 minute walk from Yurakucho Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) / 5 minute walk from Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Hibiya Line, Ginza Line) / 5 minute walk from Yurakucho Station (JR Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku Line)
• Website: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya