An Urban Space That Keeps Evolving: Toranomon Area

Toranomon Area: An Urban Space That Keeps Evolving

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Toranomon is one of several historic business districts in the center of Tokyo.

The fame of Toranomon as a center of global business is due in large part to its proximity to other vital nerve centers. Toranomon is within walking distance of the national-government district of Kasumigaseki, iconic business districts such as Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho, and embassy quarters such as Azabu, Akasaka and Roppongi. In recent years, planning has gone forward on multiple large-scale development projects. To ensure that urban functions can be supported and continued in the event of disaster, buildings are being made earthquake-resistant and non-flammable, and introduction of autonomous, distributed energy systems is under way. One such project is Toranomon Hills Station Tower, scheduled to break ground in fall 2023. Rising 49 stories above ground to a height of approximately 266 m, will be a multi-purpose complex developed in seamless integration with Toranomon Hills Station on Hibiya Line. Because city and station are developed as a cohesive whole, the station is planned to boast its own above-ground station plaza (a first for Tokyo subway stations) as well as a food market open daily from 7 AM to 11 PM.

Toranomon is close to sites of striking natural beauty, lending of a consummate blend of city and nature. Atago Shrine located near Toranomon Station on Ginza line is stands on the crest of a hill named Atagoyama (elevation: 26m). On the approach to the shrine is a stone stairway called the “Stairway of Promotion (Shusse-no-Ishidan in Japanese),” which is a popular sightseeing attraction in its own right. Though it bustles with workers from the nearby office district at lunchtime, the shrine is a serene and soothing presence.

Toranomon is moving forward in so many ways we can’t take our eyes off it. If Toranomon area kindles your interests, please check our Toranomon area property listings and get in touch with us.

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