LiveGRACE Hotel Azabu is in Higashi-Azabu, Minato City, near Akabanebashi Station and Tokyo Tower. This guide to things to do near Azabu covers 13 places for daily shopping, sightseeing and outings, including Tokyo Tower, teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills, Roppongi museums and a shopping trip to Hibiya. Listings are grouped into daily essentials, sightseeing and shopping, each with a map link to help plan your route from the hotel. Distances vary; consider public transport for farther destinations such as Hibiya. Exhibitions, opening hours, ticket prices and admission arrangements may change, so check each venue’s official information before visiting.
Daily Essentials
Maruetsu Petit
Maruetsu Petit is a compact supermarket offering a wide range of fresh groceries, ready-to-eat meals, and daily essentials. With its convenient locations and extended opening hours, it’s designed to meet the needs of busy urban lifestyles.
Nissin World Delicatessen
Nissin World Delicatessen stocks food from around the world, alongside meat, ham, sausages and deli products. It is a useful stop for self-catering ingredients during your stay or familiar imported foods. Check the store for current availability and prices.
Drug Papas Akabanebashi Ekimae Store
A famous Japanese drugstore chain offering medicines, cosmetics, skincare products, health supplements, and daily necessities. It is especially popular among travelers looking to purchase Japanese beauty products and souvenirs.
My Basket
Selling a wide selection of products, from vegetables and meat to daily necessities
Sightseeing
Tokyo City View – Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
Tokyo City View is an indoor observation deck on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, offering views across Tokyo. The rooftop Sky Deck is no longer open to the general public, so do not plan on outdoor rooftop access. Check the observation deck’s current access areas, events and ticket arrangements before visiting.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is a 333-meter landmark in central Tokyo, built in 1958 as a symbol of Japan’s postwar recovery. Visitors can enjoy panoramic city views from its Main Deck (150m) and Top Deck (250m), with sights such as Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji on clear days. The Foot Town at its base features shops, restaurants, and the Red Tokyo Tower e-sports complex.
The National Art Center, Tokyo
The National Art Center, Tokyo is a unique museum without a permanent collection, focusing on rotating exhibitions of contemporary and modern art. Its striking glass-and-steel architecture creates a spacious, light-filled environment. The center also hosts workshops, events, and educational programs, making it a dynamic cultural destination.
teamLab Borderless – Azabudai Hills
teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills is a digital art space described as a museum without a map. Artworks move beyond individual rooms and influence one another, inviting visitors to explore on foot. Check the official website for tickets and admission arrangements before visiting.
Mori Art Museum
Mori Art Museum is on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower and focuses on contemporary art exhibitions. Exhibitions and opening dates depend on the schedule, so check the official programme before visiting. For skyline views as well, check the separate ticket and opening arrangements for Tokyo City View on the 52nd floor.
Shopping
Azabudai Hills
Azabudai Hills is a stylish urban development in Tokyo combining luxury residences, high-end shops, and diverse dining options. Its beautifully landscaped public spaces and plazas create a relaxing atmosphere amidst the bustling city. The complex often hosts cultural events and seasonal activities, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is a shopping and dining destination in the Hibiya area, suitable for an outing beyond the immediate Azabu neighborhood. It is a different complex from Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi. Check the map to plan transport and confirm individual shop opening hours before visiting.
Azabujuban Shotengai Shopping Street
Azabujuban is a town that has flourished since ancient times. The shotengai (shopping street) is lined with over 300 stores, including long-standing restaurants that have existed since the Edo Period and modern cafes and shops. The street expands across the Azabujuban O-dori, Patio Dori and the whole of Sendaisaka. The embassies of multiple countries are in this area and many foreigners reside here, so it also has a rich international aspect.
Metro Hat
This mall is connected directly to Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Situated at the entranceway to Roppongi Hills, the distinctive round building has an open and airy atrium area at its center. Hollywood Plaza tenants include the Hollywood University of Beauty and Fashion, the Hollywood Graduate School of Beauty and Business, and numerous beauty- and health-conscious cafes and restaurants. Metro Hat is also primarily occupied by restaurants and there are spaces where customers can take their time and enjoy takeout food they have purchased here. Note that business days differ by establishment.
