How to enjoy Shibuya. 8 of Shibuya's most famous tourist spots!

" Capture My Japan " is a photography service for tourists visiting Japan from overseas, provided by Lovegraph Co., Ltd , one of Japan's largest on-location photography session businesses.

Our special plan specializes in photography in Shibuya, where you can experience being photographed by a professional photographer at famous Shibuya sites, including the Shibuya Scramble Crossing.

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• Table of Contents
• What kind of town is Shibuya?
• Shibuya Shopping Center
• Shibuya's streets and spots
• Experience
• Eating and Drinking in Shibuya
• If you want to take photos in Shibuya, leave it to the professionals

What kind of town is Shibuya?

overview

Shibuya is one of Japan's leading entertainment districts and a symbol of the metropolis of Tokyo. It is also the epicenter of Japanese youth culture, with numerous apparel shops, restaurants, and clubs. If you want to experience the latest trends in Japan, you can't miss a visit to Shibuya.

access

Shibuya Station is a terminal station with nine lines and is characterized by its easy access from various locations.

From Tokyo Station, where the Shinkansen stops, you can get there in just under 30 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line without having to transfer. From Haneda Airport, it's just under 50 minutes by train, or just under an hour by connecting bus without having to transfer. From Narita Airport, where many international flights arrive, there is an express train that takes you to Shibuya without having to transfer, and it takes about an hour and 15 minutes.

Surrounding Shibuya are other popular areas with a different atmosphere, such as Harajuku, Aoyama, and Omotesando, which you can visit in addition to the Shibuya area.

Shibuya Shopping Center

Shibuya Scramble Square

Shibuya Scramble Square is located in Shibuya, the epicenter of Japanese youth culture. It is the tallest building in Shibuya and is a complex skyscraper directly connected to Shibuya Station.

There are a variety of shops selling apparel, sweets, cosmetics, household goods, and more, so you can enjoy shopping all day long.

Shibuya Scramble Square is becoming increasingly popular as a photogenic spot, with its rooftop observation deck, SHIBUYA SKY . From 229 meters above ground, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Shibuya.

Shibuya Scramble Square

2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002

Miyashita Park

Miyashita Park is a low-rise complex about 330 meters long that opened in July 2020. It is home to a park, a hotel, shops, and more.

There are many ways to enjoy yourself here, with a variety of shops selling fashion and miscellaneous goods, as well as lawns. The restaurant district, Shibuya Yokocho, is a recommended place where you can feel like you've been in Japan for a long time, with shop curtains and lanterns decorating the storefronts.

Meiyashita Park

6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

Shibuya Parco

PARCO is a flagship store of the fashion building chain that has branches all over Japan. It opened in 1973 and is no exaggeration to say that it is the place that created Shibuya, the city of young people.

Since reopening in 2019, it has become a facility that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, not just young people, with high-end brand stores and floors dedicated to Japanese manga, anime, and game culture.

Shibuya PARCO

15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042

Shibuya's streets and spots

Scramble crossing

The Shibuya Scramble Crossing, located northwest of JR Shibuya Station, is known as both the "world's most famous intersection" and the "world's busiest intersection," and is a popular tourist spot that represents Shibuya. When the light turns green, you can see a spectacular, Tokyo-like sight of over 1,000 people passing by at once.

It's bright and glittering even at night, so it's a must-visit place if you want to experience the big city of Tokyo.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Hachiko statue

The statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog, located near Shibuya Scramble Crossing is a famous meeting spot in Shibuya.

This statue is of Hachiko, an Akita dog who waited for his master's return every day at Shibuya Station in the 1920s. Even after his master died of illness, Hachiko continued to wait for him at the same place every day for nine years, becoming a symbol of loyalty. This bronze statue of the dog is famous both in Japan and overseas, and even has a movie based on Hachiko, so it's known to all Japanese people.

Hachiko Memorial Statue

2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043

Shibuya Center Street

Located across the Shibuya Scramble Crossing from Shibuya Station, Shibuya Center Street is the heart of youth culture.

There are many stores selling fast fashion and unique fashion, and many fashion-conscious young people gather in this area. There are also clubs in the surrounding area, where world-famous DJs and performers are often seen.

There are many shops lined up in a small space, giving it a motley atmosphere, making it an interesting place just to walk around.

Shibuya Center Street

12-3 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042

Experience

Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya

Did you know that there is a planetarium in Shibuya? It is the Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya, located on the 12th floor of the Shibuya Cultural Center Owada, which is about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Shibuya Station.

Another reason for its popularity is that you can experience the planetarium for the low price of 600 yen. There are several types of screenings, including screenings for adults where a guide will explain the constellations, and kids' time for children to enjoy.

Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya

23 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0031

Eating and Drinking in Shibuya

Drinker's Alley

"Nonbei Yokocho" is located near Shibuya Station. It is lined with izakayas in a retro atmosphere that makes you feel like you have traveled back in time to an earlier era in Japan.

"Nonbei" means someone who drinks a lot of alcohol. As the name suggests, you can often see people who love to drink drinking happily, going from one izakaya to another.

Most of the shops are small, so we recommend going alone or with a small group. Also, please note that they are not suitable for families.

If you want to take photos in Shibuya, leave it to the professionals

With "Capture My Japan," you can experience having your photo taken by a professional photographer in Shibuya or anywhere in Japan. Photographers who can speak English, Chinese, and other languages ​​will communicate closely with you while you take your photos, so even those who are not confident in their Japanese will have no problem.

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