is an urban complex, located in Atago, Minato-ku in central

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between the Kamiyacho and Onarimon subway stations. Constructed by building tycoon Minoru Mori, the complex incorporates offices, residences, shops, gardens, temples and museum.

The development

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which opened in 2003.

Mori Tower

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. It houses the offices of foreign banks such as

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(formerly Vodafone Japan). The first four levels contain retail space and a clinic, the top floor houses two restaurants with panoramic views of the

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Forest Tower

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located on the top floor. There is a clinic operated by the nearby Jikei University School of Medicine Hospital on the premises and residents also have access to an open-air viewing platform on the roof.

Temples

The site houses the Seishoji, Seigan-in and Denso-in Temples.

References

Atago Green Hills Mori Tower
Takenaka Corporation

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