Guidebook for Shibuya-ku
Sightseeing
Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiHigh Tower
Asakusa
Kaminari-gate
Sky tree cafe floor 350
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageSkytree is the tallest tower
Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōShrine
Yasukuni Shrine
3-chōme-1-1 KudankitaShrine
The most famous fish market in the world. They will be moving to new place soon, so hurry visit. In and out of the market, so many good local seafood restaurants. Market starts very early in the morning (4am~) so if you want to see the bidding scene, no train available so take a taxi (around Y3000)
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Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiThe most famous fish market in the world. They will be moving to new place soon, so hurry visit. In and out of the market, so many good local seafood restaurants. Market starts very early in the morning (4am~) so if you want to see the bidding scene, no train available so take a taxi (around Y3000)
Shopping
Shibuya 109
2-chōme-29-1 Dōgenzakaa lot of Shops of Fashion
Yodobashi Camera is a fine shopping mall that has many branches throughout the country. You can find vast lines of home electronics, appliances and multimedia goods, as well as digital cameras, camcor
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Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
1-chōme-11-1 NishishinjukuYodobashi Camera is a fine shopping mall that has many branches throughout the country. You can find vast lines of home electronics, appliances and multimedia goods, as well as digital cameras, camcor
MAGNET by SHIBUYA109
1-chōme-23-10 JinnanMen's closet shop
Don Quijote
2-chōme-19-10 AobadaiDon Quixote
If you are looking for the latest Japan sub-culture fashion. Don't miss out. It's only 10 min walk from the unit.
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Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeIf you are looking for the latest Japan sub-culture fashion. Don't miss out. It's only 10 min walk from the unit.
Parks & Nature
Yoyogi Park
Shibuya gate is just around the corner !
Enjoy walk, jogging, bring lunch box !
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Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōYoyogi Park
Shibuya gate is just around the corner !
Enjoy walk, jogging, bring lunch box !
Food Scene
The latest tourist destination. You'll be amazed how the Japan sub-culture goes that far !
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Kawaii Monster Cafe
4-chōme-31-10 JingūmaeThe latest tourist destination. You'll be amazed how the Japan sub-culture goes that far !
One of the most popular/ budget Sushi place in town for tourist thanks to TripAdvisor. Avoid long line, after lunch/ before dinner time would be better. Place is in a ally and a bit hard to find. Skip here if too long line. There are so many good Sushi place in town.
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Uobei Sushi
2-chōme-29-11 DōgenzakaOne of the most popular/ budget Sushi place in town for tourist thanks to TripAdvisor. Avoid long line, after lunch/ before dinner time would be better. Place is in a ally and a bit hard to find. Skip here if too long line. There are so many good Sushi place in town.
Full course of Sushi restaurant with low budget (still around Y4000 though). Highly recommended but expect loooong line. No reservation taken and numbered waiting card is available at the restaurant. So go there, get the card first, and hang around town.
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sushi no midori
1-chōme-12-3 DōgenzakaFull course of Sushi restaurant with low budget (still around Y4000 though). Highly recommended but expect loooong line. No reservation taken and numbered waiting card is available at the restaurant. So go there, get the card first, and hang around town.
"Torikizoku, Shibuya Jinnan branch"
It's hidden secret within Japanese. The barbecue chicken place is only 3 min walk from the unit with all menu/drink are only Y280 !! You'll never go over the budget. The chicken is all local Japanese and prepared by hand.
Don't forget to order "Kama-meshi" (steam rice with special chicken broth) first as it'll take 30min to cook at your own table, again only Y280 !
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Torikizoku
34-5 Udagawachō"Torikizoku, Shibuya Jinnan branch"
It's hidden secret within Japanese. The barbecue chicken place is only 3 min walk from the unit with all menu/drink are only Y280 !! You'll never go over the budget. The chicken is all local Japanese and prepared by hand.
Don't forget to order "Kama-meshi" (steam rice with special chicken broth) first as it'll take 30min to cook at your own table, again only Y280 !
Cafeteria style casual dining. At only 300~500yen, you'll get famous authentic Udon noodle from Shikoku island. Don't forget to add veggie tempura for a topping !
Udon Hanamaru Shibuya Koen Dori
Cafeteria style casual dining. At only 300~500yen, you'll get famous authentic Udon noodle from Shikoku island. Don't forget to add veggie tempura for a topping !
"Ikinari Steak Shibuya Center-Gai Branch"
One of the lowest budget for highest quality Japanese Wagyu beef as it's stand-up style. Enjoy circulant and sizzling best Japan quality !
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Ikinari Steak Shibuya
33-13 Udagawachō"Ikinari Steak Shibuya Center-Gai Branch"
One of the lowest budget for highest quality Japanese Wagyu beef as it's stand-up style. Enjoy circulant and sizzling best Japan quality !
"Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto"
It's located at B2 of Toho Cinema building, right behind 109. For spicy lover, this Ramen place is the best pick. Order Mouko Tanmen (spicy) or Hokkyoku Ramen (Extra spicy). Budget price, below $10.
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Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto
2-chōme-6-17 Dōgenzaka"Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto"
It's located at B2 of Toho Cinema building, right behind 109. For spicy lover, this Ramen place is the best pick. Order Mouko Tanmen (spicy) or Hokkyoku Ramen (Extra spicy). Budget price, below $10.
"Shabu Zen, Shibuya Branch"
5 min walk from the unit. Highest quality beef + all you can eat style Shabu Shabu/ Sukiyaki, less than 8000yen per person. The beef, it's melting in your mouth and you don't even have to bite.
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Shabu Zen Shibuya
10-8 Kamiyamachō"Shabu Zen, Shibuya Branch"
5 min walk from the unit. Highest quality beef + all you can eat style Shabu Shabu/ Sukiyaki, less than 8000yen per person. The beef, it's melting in your mouth and you don't even have to bite.
5 min walk from the unit, located at 4F of the building right in front of Tokyo Hands. Popular Japanese Hamburg (Hamburger w/o ban) place. They claim they made over 8million hamburg ! Reasonable price and guaranteed you'll be full.
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Gold Rush
1-chōme-23-9 Higashiikebukuro5 min walk from the unit, located at 4F of the building right in front of Tokyo Hands. Popular Japanese Hamburg (Hamburger w/o ban) place. They claim they made over 8million hamburg ! Reasonable price and guaranteed you'll be full.
Katsukichi Shibuya
With $20~$30, you'll get best quality Tonkatsu. Extra Rice/Soup/Veggie free so you'll never feel hungry when you leave.
It's located south-east side of Shibuya station (totally opposite of Hachiko). Lunch time may be a bit crowded.
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Katsukichi Bodaijyu
3-chōme-9-10 ShibuyaKatsukichi Shibuya
With $20~$30, you'll get best quality Tonkatsu. Extra Rice/Soup/Veggie free so you'll never feel hungry when you leave.
It's located south-east side of Shibuya station (totally opposite of Hachiko). Lunch time may be a bit crowded.
This tiny place is chosen as one of the best local favorite ramen restaurants. They only serves 15 people at a time, better to avoid busy lunch time or long wait outside.
The soup is dense and complex, mixture of fish and pork base, but not too oily/fatty. Only around Y1000.
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Hayashi Ramen
1-chōme-14-9 DōgenzakaThis tiny place is chosen as one of the best local favorite ramen restaurants. They only serves 15 people at a time, better to avoid busy lunch time or long wait outside.
The soup is dense and complex, mixture of fish and pork base, but not too oily/fatty. Only around Y1000.
"Jinnan Curry"
This place is big secret local place. The to-go only, Japanese Curry place opens 11:30-14:00 weekday ONLY. If you see it open, you're lucky and grab it. Try "Katsu Curry" below Y1000 and I recommend to sit down and eat at Yoyogi park on nice sunny day.
They have a branch nearby at Tokyo Bunkamura area. This one, is also not too far, 7min walk.
神南カリー本店
1-chōme-5-7 Jinnan"Jinnan Curry"
This place is big secret local place. The to-go only, Japanese Curry place opens 11:30-14:00 weekday ONLY. If you see it open, you're lucky and grab it. Try "Katsu Curry" below Y1000 and I recommend to sit down and eat at Yoyogi park on nice sunny day.
They have a branch nearby at Tokyo Bunkamura area. This one, is also not too far, 7min walk.
Ukaitei, Omotesando Branch
This place is really pricey (Y10000~), but I guarantee it's one of the best Teppanyaki in Tokyo. It's located at the top of Chanel building (the fact tells how high-class it is). You'll be amazed by the experienced chef to use the teppan (iron heating board) to cook the best local meat/seafood in front of you. Good wine list, too based on your budget.
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Omotesando Ukai Tei
Ukaitei, Omotesando Branch
This place is really pricey (Y10000~), but I guarantee it's one of the best Teppanyaki in Tokyo. It's located at the top of Chanel building (the fact tells how high-class it is). You'll be amazed by the experienced chef to use the teppan (iron heating board) to cook the best local meat/seafood in front of you. Good wine list, too based on your budget.
"Gust, Shibuya Koen Dori Branch"
Closest Denny's type casual restaurant from the unit.
They have soft drink bar (all you can drink) only around Y400. Great for breakfast and open 24H. Best place for casual meal and kill time.
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Gusto
2-chōme-17-1 Hatagaya"Gust, Shibuya Koen Dori Branch"
Closest Denny's type casual restaurant from the unit.
They have soft drink bar (all you can drink) only around Y400. Great for breakfast and open 24H. Best place for casual meal and kill time.
This place is the same group as Uobei. About the same price, same system, same seafood source. If they are crowded, consider this place. 11:00~23:30.
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Genki Sushi
24-8 UdagawachōThis place is the same group as Uobei. About the same price, same system, same seafood source. If they are crowded, consider this place. 11:00~23:30.
Harajuku Gyozaro
6-chōme-2-4 JingūmaeVery good Gyoza (Potstickers) place !
Cool Japanese style seafood restaurant. Good sashimi, fish, shellfish and lots more !
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Kaikaya by the Sea
23-7 MaruyamachōCool Japanese style seafood restaurant. Good sashimi, fish, shellfish and lots more !
"Ichiran Ramen" So famous pork bone based ramen from Kyushu-island. You'll enjoy don't-bother-me style of table (they call it "booth"). Opens 24/7.
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Ichiran
13-7 Udagawachō"Ichiran Ramen" So famous pork bone based ramen from Kyushu-island. You'll enjoy don't-bother-me style of table (they call it "booth"). Opens 24/7.
"Udagawa Uokin"
Just opened recently. Big secret for foreign tourists ! The casual Izakaya-style restaurant offers fresh seafood from Tsukiji fish market every morning at affordable price. Each dish has pretty big portion so you'll never feel hungry after. Reservation recommended.
Uokin Udagawacho
10-2 Udagawachō"Udagawa Uokin"
Just opened recently. Big secret for foreign tourists ! The casual Izakaya-style restaurant offers fresh seafood from Tsukiji fish market every morning at affordable price. Each dish has pretty big portion so you'll never feel hungry after. Reservation recommended.
”Katsu-Midori@ Seibu Shibuya" located at 8F of Seibu dep't store in Shibuya. The famous Midori Sushi offers its fresh and seasonal sushi dish at affordable price with Sushi-go-around style. This place is less crowded compared to the one at Mark City. Highly recommended.
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Midori kaiten sushi
”Katsu-Midori@ Seibu Shibuya" located at 8F of Seibu dep't store in Shibuya. The famous Midori Sushi offers its fresh and seasonal sushi dish at affordable price with Sushi-go-around style. This place is less crowded compared to the one at Mark City. Highly recommended.
Essentials
"Starbucks, Shibuya Koen Dori branch"
Here's the nearest Starbucks from the unit.
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Starbucks
4-chōme-20-25 Taishidō"Starbucks, Shibuya Koen Dori branch"
Here's the nearest Starbucks from the unit.
You can't ask for more ! The 24 hour convenience store will satisfy you for all daily needs. I saw many English/Chinese speaking staff.
My recommendation: self-service, small fresh brewed coffee (only Y100) and Yamazaki Apple pie (Y150)
They take IC card such as Suica and Pasmo.
Daily Yamazaki Shibuya-ku Jinnan
1-chōme-6-12 JinnanYou can't ask for more ! The 24 hour convenience store will satisfy you for all daily needs. I saw many English/Chinese speaking staff.
My recommendation: self-service, small fresh brewed coffee (only Y100) and Yamazaki Apple pie (Y150)
They take IC card such as Suica and Pasmo.
Drinks & Nightlife
The popular Takoyaki place becomes standup bar at night. Enjoy Tokoyaki, drinks and nice appetizer only around Y2000 budget.
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築地銀だこ 渋谷東口店
2-chōme-22-13 ShibuyaThe popular Takoyaki place becomes standup bar at night. Enjoy Tokoyaki, drinks and nice appetizer only around Y2000 budget.
Getting Around
The station is more compact than Shibuya so you'll never get lost. Besides from the station to the unit is mostly downhill.
Just go out from south exit (Omote Sando gate), pass Meiji shrine entrance, go up / down pedestrian bridge, and walk toward Shibuya station (south).
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Harajuku Station
1-chōme-18 JingūmaeThe station is more compact than Shibuya so you'll never get lost. Besides from the station to the unit is mostly downhill.
Just go out from south exit (Omote Sando gate), pass Meiji shrine entrance, go up / down pedestrian bridge, and walk toward Shibuya station (south).