Tokyo’s skyline just gained a sparkling new addition. The Glass Rock building at Toranomon Hills in Minato-ku, Tokyo opened in April 2025, marking the completion of a decade-long redevelopment. This four-story complex is the final piece of the Toranomon Hills Station Tower project. With its debut, the Toranomon Hills complex now includes approximately 170 shops in total, expanding its role as a multifunctional, internationally connected business and lifestyle district.

A New Urban Hub in Tokyo

The Glass Rock building blends commerce, transit and creativity in one space. It features the T-deck, a pedestrian walkway that runs through its second level, allowing direct access between Toranomon Hills Station and surrounding towers without needing to descend to street level. The development reinforces the area’s identity as a central urban hub, offering improved access and amenities for professionals, residents and visitors alike.

Glass Rock features retail spaces, cultural facilities, and co-creation hubs that fosters innovation and sustainability. The addition enhances the area’s status as a global business center and a destination for those seeking convenience, modern design and thoughtfully curated experiences. The complex is now positioned as a key attraction for business travelers and anyone exploring central Tokyo.

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Highlights from Glass Rock’s New Openings

Glass Rock’s unique selection of stores is set to bring vibrancy and creativity to the area. Here are some of the highlights:

1. Benoit Nihant (1st floor)

Benoit Nihant, the Belgian chocolatier known for his bean-to-bar philosophy, has opened his second Japan location on the ground floor of Glass Rock. The brand, launched in Belgium in 2006 by former engineer Benoît Nihant, uses carefully sourced single-origin cacao beans to craft chocolates that express the terroir of their origin.

The Toranomon Hills store features the brand’s signature bonbons, bars and a variety of gift-ready sweets, including financier cakes and beautifully designed cookie tins. The shop also debuts several exclusive products: chocolate turtles called “Tortues” in dark and milk variations made with Nicaraguan cacao, and a new salted caramel truffle using French fleur de sel. Freshly baked items like chocolate chunk cookies and financiers are made in-house daily, adding an artisanal element.

This store is a collaboration with TULLY’S COFFEE & TEA and Rose Gallery, reflecting a shared vision to create an elevated daily experience. Together, they plan to host seasonal events and releases under a unified lifestyle concept. With its thoughtful design and specialty offerings, Benoit Nihant Toranomon Hills blends indulgence and elegance, making it a standout destination for sweets lovers and a convenient gifting option for business professionals.

2. Rose Gallery (1st floor)

Rose Gallery, established in Tokyo in 1975, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new flagship boutique at Glass Rock. The shop’s concept centers on “timeless roses,” showcasing rare and long-lasting varieties in elegant arrangements. In addition to fresh flowers, the boutique carries rose-inspired fragrances and home items. The space also introduces an eco-conscious brand line, re:ROSE, focused on sustainability and repurposing natural materials. This store elevates floral retail with its blend of tradition, aesthetics, and environmental awareness.

3. magmabooks (2nd and 3rd floors)

Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore, a staple of Japan’s literary scene, is debuting a new concept with magmabooks. With the slogan “Strike while the knowledge is hot,” this bookstore reimagines the traditional browsing experience by introducing interactive elements. From the “Question Walk,” which links books to thought-provoking questions, to the “Forest of Knowledge,” a customizable bookshelf, magmabooks encourages visitors to connect with books in novel ways.

The paid “magmaLOUNGE” offers a relaxing space to focus and unwind, while curated shelves organized by theme (instead of traditional genres) present new perspectives. By hosting exhibitions and collaborative events, magmabooks aims to redefine the bookstore as a cultural hub.

4. Uchu Brewing Toranomon (2nd floor)

Craft beer enthusiasts will celebrate the arrival of Uchu Brewing’s first permanent store in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Known for their space-themed beers brewed in the natural surroundings of the Yatsugatake Mountains, Uchu Brewing offers a variety of flavors, including IPAs with bold hop aromas and smoothie beers packed with fruit.

Draft beers will be available from six taps, with limited-edition varieties making regular appearances. For those on the go, canned beers and branded merchandise will also be available.

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5. Tully’s Coffee & Tea (1st floor)

Tully’s flagship store at Glass Rock is more than just a coffee shop. Featuring a refined selection of teas, including regional specialties like Darjeeling, as well as seasonal fruit teas, this location is tailored to the discerning tastes of Toranomon’s global clientele.

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The Future of Toranomon Hills

Glass Rock’s opening finalizes the vision for the Toranomon Hills Station Tower redevelopment. The building ties together multiple public functions—transportation, business, retail, and cultural programming—into a unified and accessible environment. With seamless connections to the city’s transit lines, extensive shopping and dining options, and spaces that encourage community and creativity, Glass Rock represents a significant step in Tokyo’s urban evolution.

For travelers, residents, and professionals alike, this new facility offers additional reasons to explore the Toranomon area. It’s not just a new place to shop—it’s a thoughtfully designed environment that responds to Tokyo’s evolving needs.

In addition to its retail offerings, Glass Rock also features two key spaces designed for its member community: The Glass Rock Social Action Community’s Members Lounge and Partners Lounge. These areas are designed to foster collaboration and offer flexible, comfortable environments that encourage cross-sector exchange and networking aimed at solving social issues.

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