Elite Traveler March-April 2017

TOKYO City Tower Takanawa

Situated amid the skyscrapers and lush greenery of the Minato ward’s Takanawa neighborhood, City Tower commands the kinds of views for which Tokyo is celebrated. Located on the tower’s 26th floor, this five-bedroom apartment spans an impressive 4,628 sq ft, with sprawling living and dining areas and floor-to-ceiling windows making the most of the city views. The apartment is also stylishly furnished in a palette of warm, neutral tones. Encompassing Tokyo’s business districts Toranomon, Shimbashi and Shirokane, as well as commercial hubs such as Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills, the Minato ward is an area of indisputable appeal. From $8.6m, contact Kenichi Watanabe, +81 3 6277 1159, form@japan-sir.jp, global.listsothebysrealty.co.jp Motoazabu Park House As one of Tokyo’s most desirable neighborhoods to live in, Motoazabu is home to a number of ultra-luxury apartment blocks, and situated between Roppongi Hills and Arisugawa Park, Motoazabu Park House is among the most coveted of these residences. This three-bedroom condominium unit occupies the entire top floor of the building, ensuring unrivaled luxury and privacy. The 2,217 square feet unit boasts expansive windows, affording far-reaching views to the south and east, with a spacious living and dining area, high-spec kitchen, and a master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, along with one of the penthouse’s greatest draws, a private rooftop terrace. From $6.6m, contact Yukiko Takano, +81 3 6277 1159, form@japan-sir.jp, global.listsothebysrealty.co.jp Sendagaya Residence Situated within walking distance of some of Tokyo’s most fashionable districts, this area of Shibuya is understandably enticing, with the vast green spaces of Shinjuku Gyoen and Yoyogi Park also nearby. But it’s not just the surroundings that make this property appealing; this standalone residence is spread across four floors, with a basement containing a wine cellar and a wooden rooftop terrace for entertaining. Seven bedrooms sit within the property, along with spacious dining and living areas that each feature contemporary design in neutral tones. The 2020 Olympic Games will be held in this area too.

Living room at City Tower and view from Motoazabu Park House (left)

Roof terrace at Sendagaya Residence

From $6.2m, contact Yukiko Takano, +81 3 6277 1159, form@japan-sir.jp, global.listsothebysrealty.co.jp