Guidebook for Shibuya-ku
Shopping
Daiso
35-2 Udagawachōdaiso
7-Eleven
4-chōme-8-1 HigashiNearest 7-11! Open 24 hours a day.
It was originally a main path to the Meiji Shrine back in Tiasho era. Now it's a luxury-store street. Walking along the street for 10 min, you will eventually find yourself in Harajuku area.
201 locals recommend
Omote-Sando Station
3-chōme-6-12 KitaaoyamaIt was originally a main path to the Meiji Shrine back in Tiasho era. Now it's a luxury-store street. Walking along the street for 10 min, you will eventually find yourself in Harajuku area.
Maybe it's not so very special, but it's so energetic and make you feel "Shibuya". It's also an iconic place as this street often shows up in movies and TV shows. It's connected to the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. There are many shops and restaurants along this street.
43 locals recommend
INGNI 渋谷センター街
1-chōme-24-5 UdagawachōMaybe it's not so very special, but it's so energetic and make you feel "Shibuya". It's also an iconic place as this street often shows up in movies and TV shows. It's connected to the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. There are many shops and restaurants along this street.
The main street in Harajuku and the origin of "Kawaii". You can find many Kawaii things, unique clothing (not only as products at shops but also on people there!), and other stuff here.
317 locals recommend
Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeThe main street in Harajuku and the origin of "Kawaii". You can find many Kawaii things, unique clothing (not only as products at shops but also on people there!), and other stuff here.
Connected to the Shibuya st. There are fine shops and restaurants in this department store. You can get anything in here. Also, a view from the 11th floor is stunning.
47 locals recommend
2-chōme-21-1 Shibuya
Connected to the Shibuya st. There are fine shops and restaurants in this department store. You can get anything in here. Also, a view from the 11th floor is stunning.
You can enjoy nice cafes and shops along the street with a little calmer atmosphere comparing to Shibuya and Harajujku.
45 locals recommend
Cat Street
3-chōme-18 JingūmaeYou can enjoy nice cafes and shops along the street with a little calmer atmosphere comparing to Shibuya and Harajujku.
Matsumoto Kiyoshi Shibuya Part 1
22-3 UdagawachōTAX FREE drug store
If you are looking for Kawaii fashion things, there is no way you don't visit this place. Never miss Maru-Kyu!
698 locals recommend
Shibuya 109
2-chōme-29-1 DōgenzakaIf you are looking for Kawaii fashion things, there is no way you don't visit this place. Never miss Maru-Kyu!
Parks & Nature
Miyashita Park
A large park with a lot of flowers and trees in 30-min walk from Shibuya st. You can find the Meiji Jingu and events in this park. If you are a little bit tired in a concrete jungle, it's a perfect refreshing spot.
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/attractions/yoyogi_park/
1380 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōA large park with a lot of flowers and trees in 30-min walk from Shibuya st. You can find the Meiji Jingu and events in this park. If you are a little bit tired in a concrete jungle, it's a perfect refreshing spot.
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/attractions/yoyogi_park/
Sightseeing
The world's famous scramble crossing. When it comes to the green light for pedestrians, it's almost like a fantastic show. You can enjoy either crossing it or taking some photos from the higher floors in the nearby buildings. Probably you'd like to try both!
248 locals recommend
Shibuya Crossing
1-chōme-2-1 DōgenzakaThe world's famous scramble crossing. When it comes to the green light for pedestrians, it's almost like a fantastic show. You can enjoy either crossing it or taking some photos from the higher floors in the nearby buildings. Probably you'd like to try both!
A large Shinto Shrine.
http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/
1219 locals recommend
Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōA large Shinto Shrine.
http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/
It might look just a small bronze dog statue, might be too small to miss. But once you know the whole story behind the most faithful dog in the world, Hachiko, you can't just face the statue without feeling anything.
This is the No.1 meet-up spot in Shibuya, everybody says "see you at Hachiko!"
There is a tourist information center in a green train called "Green Frog" or "Aogaeru" near the statue.
277 locals recommend
Hachikō Memorial Statue
2 Chome-1 DogenzakaIt might look just a small bronze dog statue, might be too small to miss. But once you know the whole story behind the most faithful dog in the world, Hachiko, you can't just face the statue without feeling anything.
This is the No.1 meet-up spot in Shibuya, everybody says "see you at Hachiko!"
There is a tourist information center in a green train called "Green Frog" or "Aogaeru" near the statue.
Getting Around
You can get great access to any directions at this station by those lines: JR Yamanote Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan Shijuku Line, JR Narita Express, Keio Ingashira Line, Tokyu-Toyoko Line, Tokyu-Denentoshi Line, Metro Ginza Line, Metro Hanzomon Line, Metro Fukutoshin Line.
Shibuya Station Tourist Information Center is there.
733 locals recommend
Shibuya Sky Souvenir Shop
2-chōme-24 ShibuyaYou can get great access to any directions at this station by those lines: JR Yamanote Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan Shijuku Line, JR Narita Express, Keio Ingashira Line, Tokyu-Toyoko Line, Tokyu-Denentoshi Line, Metro Ginza Line, Metro Hanzomon Line, Metro Fukutoshin Line.
Shibuya Station Tourist Information Center is there.
The busiest station in the world provides you a great access to many places from near spots to suburbs by the 11 lines: JR Yamanote Line, JR Chuo Lines, JR Shonan Shinjuku Line, JR Narita Express, Tobu Nikko Line, Keio Line, Odakyu Line, Metro Marunouchi Line, Metro Shinjuku Line, Metro Oedo Line.
This station is like a maze!
1135 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuThe busiest station in the world provides you a great access to many places from near spots to suburbs by the 11 lines: JR Yamanote Line, JR Chuo Lines, JR Shonan Shinjuku Line, JR Narita Express, Tobu Nikko Line, Keio Line, Odakyu Line, Metro Marunouchi Line, Metro Shinjuku Line, Metro Oedo Line.
This station is like a maze!
Food Scene
Nagi Shokudo
15-10 UguisudanichōVegan Restaurant
http://nagishokudo.com/2016/01/01/place/
Popular Ramen shop. Easy access. So tasty.
http://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1303/A130302/13005500/
115 locals recommend
AFURI
1-chōme-1-7 EbisuPopular Ramen shop. Easy access. So tasty.
http://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1303/A130302/13005500/
Tsukiji Gindaco Shibuya East
Good Takoyaki shop opened 11:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
Try the tasty and crispy Takoyaki! It's unforgettable.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d3817645-Reviews-Tsukiji_Gindaco_High_Ball_Sakaba_Shibuya_East_Entrance-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefe.html
9 locals recommend
築地銀だこ 渋谷東口店
2-chōme-22-13 ShibuyaTsukiji Gindaco Shibuya East
Good Takoyaki shop opened 11:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
Try the tasty and crispy Takoyaki! It's unforgettable.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d3817645-Reviews-Tsukiji_Gindaco_High_Ball_Sakaba_Shibuya_East_Entrance-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefe.html
Tsukiji Gindaco Ebisu
Good Takoyaki shop opened 11:00-22:00
Try the tasty and crispy Takoyaki! It's unforgettable.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d7161274-Reviews-Tsukiji_Gindako_Highball_Sakaba_Ebisu-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
築地銀だこ 恵比寿店
1-chōme-7-5 EbisunishiTsukiji Gindaco Ebisu
Good Takoyaki shop opened 11:00-22:00
Try the tasty and crispy Takoyaki! It's unforgettable.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d7161274-Reviews-Tsukiji_Gindako_Highball_Sakaba_Ebisu-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
Arts & Culture
If you get impulse to watch a fine artistic show, this is the perfect place to satisfy your art craving. There is a place to eat inside.
http://www.bunkamura.co.jp/english/
129 locals recommend
Bunkamura
2-chōme-24-1 DōgenzakaIf you get impulse to watch a fine artistic show, this is the perfect place to satisfy your art craving. There is a place to eat inside.
http://www.bunkamura.co.jp/english/
A Japanese sword, Katana was a soul of Samurai long time ago and now is almost like an artwork. There was no mass production. Each one was created by a Katana craftsman. If you are a Japanese traditional thing enthusiast or interested in Japanese craftsmanship, it's totally worthy it to go take a look what they have.
http://www.touken.or.jp/english/
201 locals recommend
Japanese Sword Museum
A Japanese sword, Katana was a soul of Samurai long time ago and now is almost like an artwork. There was no mass production. Each one was created by a Katana craftsman. If you are a Japanese traditional thing enthusiast or interested in Japanese craftsmanship, it's totally worthy it to go take a look what they have.
http://www.touken.or.jp/english/
This is an Ukiyoe, a traditional Japanese painting museum. Very cool. If you are interested in Japanese culture, this place can give you a great time.
http://www.touken.or.jp/english/
80 locals recommend
Ota Memorial Museum of Art
1-chōme-10-10 JingūmaeThis is an Ukiyoe, a traditional Japanese painting museum. Very cool. If you are interested in Japanese culture, this place can give you a great time.
http://www.touken.or.jp/english/