Omotesando was originally constructed as a road for worshipers going to Meiji Jingu Shrine. The large Japanese zelkova trees, some of which reach the height of 20m, provide cool shade in the summer and offer pedestrians a sense of peace by being surrounded by nature. World-famous boutiques gather here in quest of its lush verdure and a sense of history and compete against each other with cutting-edge architectural designs, such as the Omotesando Hills designed by architect Tadao Ando.