Our Flagship Store: Badou-R

Located approximately a 12- to 13-minute walk from Omotesando Station, Badou-R, the flagship store of 45R, sits at the quieter end of Kotto-dori Street, away from the bustling boutiques near the station. Nestled behind the grounds of the Nezu Museum, the current Badou-R is actually the second incarnation of the store. The original store was situated an additional five-minute walk away, tucked within a serene residential neighborhood. The name “Badou-R” (literally “Horse Road-R”) traces its origins to the store’s initial location, which historically served as a resting point for horses.
The Original Badou-R Store

The original Badou-R, constructed in 1999, was a masterpiece of traditional Japanese architecture crafted by sukiya carpenters. Built exclusively from stone, clay, and wood, it showcased the robust beauty of natural materials in a sukiya-style structure. In contrast, the current Badou-R, completed in 2019, represents a reimagined space that blends the materials and techniques of Japanese architecture with a modern sensibility, resulting in a store that harmoniously bridges tradition and contemporary design.

The Current Location of Badou-R