Whether for shopping, dining or tourist attractions, Shibuya is one of Tokyo's top districts and a major tourist area. The iconic 'Shibuya Crossing' is directly outside Shibuya station, and the whole area has a fun vibe, with lots of different side streets and places to check out. See the list below for some of the top tourist attractions in Shibuya!
Shibuya crossing where every two minutes pedestrians cross from all directions. Grab a photo from above in the promenade between Shibuya station and Mark City.
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There are lots of Pedestrian only shopping streets in Shibuya, but this is the most famous and the most lively. It's not really so long, but it is usually crowded and a great place to get a location shot.
In the 1920's Hachi would meet his master returning from work. The owner died one day while at work, but Hachi came back for nine years. The statue is dedicated to the loyal dog.
360º open air observatory on the top of Shibuya Scramble Square building offers great views of the city and Shibuya below. Best to buy tickets in advance. Open 10am to 10:30pm.
Shibuya shopping tends toward younger styles - but almost all the big fashion names can be found either as independent shops, or inside the many department stores.
This Shibuya icon holds floor after floor of small boutiques and fashion shops, mostly targeting young women. No photos inside are allowed!
Shibuya is a great place just to wander about and check out shops and stuff and go up any street and see where it goes. Yoyogi park and Harajuku are both only a 30 minute walk northward.
One stop on the Toyoko Line or a 15 minute walk South-west, Daikanyama is tidy posh neighborhood, with shop lined back streets and many cafes.
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EST Sega has many purikura machines on its first floor. Purikura machines allow one to take photos together and are a great way to memorialize your trip! It's possible to add words too!
Walking northward brings one eventually to Yoyogi park - Tokyo's largest public park. It's a nice area, with a lot of open green space and a few picnic tables.
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'Cat Street' is a back street between Shibuya and Harajuku. There are loads of small shops, but the area has a quaint feel with many narrow side lanes, and no cars along most of the street.
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Only a 30 minute walk or so, just follow Meiji-dori ave or Cat street northward. Going directly north brings one to Yoyogi park. Follow the Yamanote line if going direct to Harajuku station.
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Love hotels exist all over Japan, and most large stations will have a few, but here they are all jumbled together in one area. Don't enter unless you are actually thinking to get a room!
Spainzaka is a curving bricklayed climb through a variety of outlets and shops. It's not so long, but it is a neat street to take when walking about.
This small area has several rows of tiny bars that only sit a few customers at a time. Some places are members only. Prices aren't usually on display so check.
