A new area, Glass Rock, has opened in Toranomon Hills—a vibrant complex in Minato City's Toranomon district that draws a steady stream of visitors, from tourists to businesspeople. Glass Rock rises approximately 30 meters with four stories above ground and three levels below. Its construction began in November 2019 and was completed in August 2024. Situated between the Toranomon Hills Mori Tower and the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, its distinctive appearance is set to become a new city landmark. In addition to two shops that opened in Glass Rock in January 2025, five new shops opened on April 9th. This article introduces those five shops in particular and takes a closer look at the appeal of Glass Rock.

Running through the second floor of Glass Rock is the T-Deck, which is approximately 35 meters long, 20 meters wide, and 6 meters high. This grand pedestrian deck links the Toranomon Hills Mori Tower and the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, enhancing access to public transportation and making it easier to explore the approximately 170 retail facilities throughout Toranomon Hills. The photo below captures a view of the Toranomon Hills Mori Tower beyond Glass Rock, taken from the deck.

Toranomon Hills began as a redevelopment project in the Toranomon area, opening in 2014 with the completion of the Toranomon Hills Mori Tower. In 2023, the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, which was developed in conjunction with Toranomon Hills Station on the Hibiya Line, also opened, attracting a lot of attention. The photo below captures the lower section of the Toranomon Hills Station Tower viewed from the deck.

The T-Deck also features public art, such as Matter by sculptor N.S. Harsha—a piece depicting a monkey holding the Earth and pointing to the sky, as if synchronizing with the Toranomon Hills group of buildings. It invites visitors to contemplate the future of humanity in this cutting-edge space while reflecting on the history of the Earth.

Located above National Route 1 (Sakurada-dori Avenue), the T-Deck is designed as a place for rest and relaxation, with areas where visitors can take a short break.

One of the newly opened shops is Tully's Coffee &Tea Toranomon Hills on the first floor. The coffee chain Tully's Coffee developed a specialty tea concept shop, &Tea, and the Toranomon Hills branch serves as the flagship store.

This shop offers a menu that features over 15 varieties of tea, including richly flavored teas and seasonal fruit teas. From left to right, the photo below shows the Rose & Peach Tea, Rum & Orange Shalimar Tea, and Citrus Honey Tea, all of which can be enjoyed at the Toranomon Hills branch.

In collaboration with the bookstore magmabooks, Tully's Coffee &Tea also offers the Bungo Latte and Bungo Royal Milk Tea, each featuring famous quotes from literary works. These drinks are available exclusively at the Toranomon Hills branch.

On the first floor, you'll also find the chocolate shop Benoit Nihant and the rose-specialty flower shop Rose Gallery. Benoit Nihant is a chocolate shop created by Benoit Nihant, a chocolatier with an unusual background as a former engineer. In 2023, their first location in Japan opened in Ginza. It is known for its carefully selected cacao beans, which Benoit Nihant sources personally from cacao farms around the world. At the Toranomon Hills branch—their second location in Japan—visitors can enjoy chocolates made with the same richly flavored, top-quality cacao, as well as baked goods crafted using those chocolates.

Their selection of chocolate bars, bonbons, cookie tins, and financiers also makes a perfect gift or present. In the future, the Toranomon Hills branch will offer a wide variety of exclusive and new items.

Rose Gallery offers an elevated rose-inspired lifestyle, selling luxurious vintage rose arrangements, Timeless Rose gift boxes featuring rare, top-grade varieties specially preserved, and rose-scented fragrances.

The store also houses re:ROSE, an ethical brand with consideration for the environment and society, presenting the many facets of the rose's beauty.

On the second floor, where a deck runs through the center, a specialty craft beer shop called Uchu Brewing Toranomon has opened. You can enjoy craft beers themed around space (uchu) brewed at their brewery in Yatsugatake. Their appeal lies in their extensive lineup, which includes fruit-based smoothie beers and IPAs bursting with bold hop flavors.

In addition to the draft beers that can be enjoyed in store, Uchu Brewing Toranomon also sells canned beer and branded merchandise.

Across the deck, a new concept store by major Japanese bookstore Maruzen Junkudo called magmabooks has opened. Based on the concept "Strike while the knowledge is hot," this innovative bookstore goes beyond simply selling books—it offers an experiential space focused on intellectual excitement and creativity. The second floor features bookshelves organized by theme, presenting new values and worldviews.

The third floor features a traditional genre-based section. Additionally, there is a gallery space that will also host exhibitions and collaborative events.

On the third floor of magmabooks, there is a paid lounge called magmaLOUNGE, consisting of two zones: FOCUS, for promoting concentration during reading or work, and CALM, for unwinding and easing the mind after intense focus. Moving between these two zones brings out the creativity of the visitors. The photo below shows the interior of the CALM zone, where a crystal-inspired centerpiece, its shadow cast across the ceiling, along with the natural sounds of dripping water produced by the Sound Biotope System, all work together to create a serene and relaxing environment.

In Glass Rock, a new members-only hub called Glass Rock Social Action Community has been established on the 4th floor and basement level 1. This facility is designed as a space for engagement and collaboration aimed at addressing various social issues. It will also host programs and events that foster practical learning and dialogue. The PartnerLounge on the 4th floor is a bright and spacious lounge for corporate members.

The MemberLounge on basement level 1 is open to all members, whether corporate or individual. In addition to spaces that can be used for seminars and study sessions, it is also equipped with a soundproof studio for recording audio content.

As a new multi-use complex in Toranomon Hills, Glass Rock holds the potential to become a space for innovation and collaboration while also enhancing the value of the Toranomon area. The opening of Glass Rock marks the completion of the redevelopment project of the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, further expanding the commercial space within Toranomon Hills. Now that the area has undergone such significant transformation, there's no better time to visit Toranomon Hills and immerse yourself firsthand in the new experiences woven into Glass Rock.

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