Guidebook for Shibuya-ku
Arts & Culture
Here are held various activities such as world-class ballet performances, concerts, drama, dance, and opera. For those of you who are interested in their activities, can be viewed online show schedule as well as the purchase of tickets can be made online.
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New National Theatre Tokyo
1-chōme-1-1 HonmachiHere are held various activities such as world-class ballet performances, concerts, drama, dance, and opera. For those of you who are interested in their activities, can be viewed online show schedule as well as the purchase of tickets can be made online.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d3837381-Reviews-New_National_Theatre-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
This is a little gem that is not as easy to find as some other places, but worth a visit if you are in Shinjuku.
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Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
3-chōme-20-2 NishishinjukuThis is a little gem that is not as easy to find as some other places, but worth a visit if you are in Shinjuku.
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Stopped in after Meiji Shrine visit, not a large museum but definitely cool. Make sure to pickup the English version of the "Manual for Appreciating the Japanese Sword" when you enter the exhibit.
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7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AoiJapan SWORD
Stopped in after Meiji Shrine visit, not a large museum but definitely cool. Make sure to pickup the English version of the "Manual for Appreciating the Japanese Sword" when you enter the exhibit.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d2419643-Reviews-The_Japanese_Sword_Museum-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
Great thing to do in Tokyo, the museum has lots of examples of Japanese armour, weapons and other things. You can try going for a tour of the museum, and the staff seemed interested in their subject and very positive and enthusiastic to talk about it to visitors. They let you try on a helmet and wield a katana Worth the ticket price!
312 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Samurai
2-chōme-25-6 KabukichōGreat thing to do in Tokyo, the museum has lots of examples of Japanese armour, weapons and other things. You can try going for a tour of the museum, and the staff seemed interested in their subject and very positive and enthusiastic to talk about it to visitors. They let you try on a helmet and wield a katana Worth the ticket price!
Sightseeing
Offers a fascinating view over Tokyo for free!
The building offers to its visitors an impressive view over Tokyo for free. And a good day you can even see Mount Fuji.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Offers a fascinating view over Tokyo for free!
The building offers to its visitors an impressive view over Tokyo for free. And a good day you can even see Mount Fuji.
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I love the staff members here. They were able to accommodate my reservation with the small window I have left in Tokyo. When I arrived they were very professional and polite in regards to taking a bit longer than expected before helping me out. Once it was my turn to shine, I was educated on EVERYTHING from what armors they have to different style of sword movements.
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7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
戦国フォトスタジオSAMURAI ～SENGOKU PHOTO STUDIO SAMURAI～
I love the staff members here. They were able to accommodate my reservation with the small window I have left in Tokyo. When I arrived they were very professional and polite in regards to taking a bit longer than expected before helping me out. Once it was my turn to shine, I was educated on EVERYTHING from what armors they have to different style of sword movements.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d10666895-Reviews-SAMURAI_Sengoku_Photo_Studio_Samurai-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
It is a temple located between Nishi Shinjuku 5-chome subway station and Hatsudai station on the Keio Line. It is surrounded by buildings, but surrounding area is quite spacious, very quiet space, we were able to visit in a relaxed manner.
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幡ヶ谷不動尊厄除不動明王
2-chōme-44-3 HonmachiIt is a temple located between Nishi Shinjuku 5-chome subway station and Hatsudai station on the Keio Line. It is surrounded by buildings, but surrounding area is quite spacious, very quiet space, we were able to visit in a relaxed manner.
Parks & Nature
The Yamanote line takes you to Harajuku station from Shinjuku and the entrance to the shrine is just behind the station. The loveliest part is the long stroll through beautifully kept grounds, as the tall trees have formed green arches over the paths. The Japanese cicadas are deafening and make a fascinating sound! The shrine itself cannot be entered, but the stroll around pristine gardens is the true highlight.
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Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōThe Yamanote line takes you to Harajuku station from Shinjuku and the entrance to the shrine is just behind the station. The loveliest part is the long stroll through beautifully kept grounds, as the tall trees have formed green arches over the paths. The Japanese cicadas are deafening and make a fascinating sound! The shrine itself cannot be entered, but the stroll around pristine gardens is the true highlight.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d1373780-Reviews-Meiji_Jingu_Shrine-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
To enjoy nature, peaceful time and walks - highly recommend. Just walk from Shibuya to Harajuku (Omotesando) areas and find this big great park! Specially beautiful in spring and autumn! Highly recommend. Visit also famous shrine nearby.
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1380 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Yoyogi
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōTo enjoy nature, peaceful time and walks - highly recommend. Just walk from Shibuya to Harajuku (Omotesando) areas and find this big great park! Specially beautiful in spring and autumn! Highly recommend. Visit also famous shrine nearby.
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If you are nature lover, visit this place. The place is full of more than hundred year old trees, flowers and other plants. This is a garden surrounded by skycrapers around. Nice place to take photos.
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiIf you are nature lover, visit this place. The place is full of more than hundred year old trees, flowers and other plants. This is a garden surrounded by skycrapers around. Nice place to take photos.
Getting Around
English speaking, ready printed maps & answers to all my questions. My phone (internet) wasn't working so my googlemaps failed me.
Tourist Information Center TOKYO
5-chōme-24-55 SendagayaEnglish speaking, ready printed maps & answers to all my questions. My phone (internet) wasn't working so my googlemaps failed me.
Shopping
Harajuku Takeshita-dori is one of the main reasons that make Shibuya such a exciting and hip place. It's lined with cute, colorful and interesting shops and also home to some of the best Japanese crepes. A really fun place to take your time, shop, people watch and enjoy the delicious desserts, in particular the crepes.
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Takeshita Street
1-chōme-20-10 JingūmaeHarajuku Takeshita-dori is one of the main reasons that make Shibuya such a exciting and hip place. It's lined with cute, colorful and interesting shops and also home to some of the best Japanese crepes. A really fun place to take your time, shop, people watch and enjoy the delicious desserts, in particular the crepes.
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My favorite shopping destination
As a beauty brand marketer, this has been my favorite place for market research. The cosmetic sections are amazing including the organic cosmetic floor on the bottom. Also, the accessories are great too. For me, this is a great place even just for eye shopping. The food court is must to visit. If you need a table, go upstairs.
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Laranje cafe 伊勢丹会館
3-chōme-15-17 ShinjukuMy favorite shopping destination
As a beauty brand marketer, this has been my favorite place for market research. The cosmetic sections are amazing including the organic cosmetic floor on the bottom. Also, the accessories are great too. For me, this is a great place even just for eye shopping. The food court is must to visit. If you need a table, go upstairs.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d480640-Reviews-Isetan_Department_Store_Shinjuku-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
If this is your thing then it is obviously worth a visit.There are so many electronic & camera shops & watches also.We were just passing through on way to the Tokyo metropolitan government buildings.As it was lunctime there were many office staff on there lunch break so it might be a good idea to avoid this time.
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Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
1-chōme-11-1 NishishinjukuIf this is your thing then it is obviously worth a visit.There are so many electronic & camera shops & watches also.We were just passing through on way to the Tokyo metropolitan government buildings.As it was lunctime there were many office staff on there lunch break so it might be a good idea to avoid this time.
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BICQLO is immediate on foot from the Tokyo "Shinjuku Station" east exit! Aggregate of specialty store where both household appliances and clothes are even on in anything in BicCamera and Uniqlo!
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BICQLO
3-chōme-29-1 ShinjukuBICQLO is immediate on foot from the Tokyo "Shinjuku Station" east exit! Aggregate of specialty store where both household appliances and clothes are even on in anything in BicCamera and Uniqlo!
The Odakyu Department Store dominates the west side of Shinjuku Station. It is owned by the Odakyu Railway Company, and built in 1962 next to and over the Odakyu Shinjuku railway station (Shinjuku to Odawara).
It is 14 stories high (two floors below ground), and caters mainly for women's needs, with only the 7F for men. The food floor is B2.
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Odakyu Department Store, Shinjuku
1-chōme-1-3 NishishinjukuThe Odakyu Department Store dominates the west side of Shinjuku Station. It is owned by the Odakyu Railway Company, and built in 1962 next to and over the Odakyu Shinjuku railway station (Shinjuku to Odawara).
It is 14 stories high (two floors below ground), and caters mainly for women's needs, with only the 7F for men. The food floor is B2.
Food Scene
I found this Omoide Yokocho chance when I was researching places to visit and I'm happy I did. It's literally alley with small bars, restaurants where you can eat and drink at a relatively cheap price. The ambiance as you enter the alley definitely says adventure. If you like to eat and drink, you'll enjoy your experience. I found the staff of numerous restaurant to be warm and entertaining. I only discovered there was an English menu available after I ordered my meal. Ask for an English menu at the restaurant you choose as they may have one. If they don't, live a little and be adventurous. Pick a restaurant, have a beer or three and order some finger food. If you're in Tokyo, you must go!
450 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Omoide Yokochō
1 Chome-2 NishishinjukuI found this Omoide Yokocho chance when I was researching places to visit and I'm happy I did. It's literally alley with small bars, restaurants where you can eat and drink at a relatively cheap price. The ambiance as you enter the alley definitely says adventure. If you like to eat and drink, you'll enjoy your experience. I found the staff of numerous restaurant to be warm and entertaining. I only discovered there was an English menu available after I ordered my meal. Ask for an English menu at the restaurant you choose as they may have one. If they don't, live a little and be adventurous. Pick a restaurant, have a beer or three and order some finger food. If you're in Tokyo, you must go!
Good bakery shop near Hatudai station.
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Boulangerie La Saison
1-chōme-10-7 HatsudaiGood bakery shop near Hatudai station.
You can eat genuine Japanese food here for reasonable prices. Lunches are even more affordable than dinners. The menu changes everyday because they use the freshest ingredients of the season. This restaurant focuses mainly on tofu and seafood.
Address: 4-8 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
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Kagurazaka Shiran
You can eat genuine Japanese food here for reasonable prices. Lunches are even more affordable than dinners. The menu changes everyday because they use the freshest ingredients of the season. This restaurant focuses mainly on tofu and seafood.
Address: 4-8 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Shōga-tei
1-chōme-42-5 YoyogiYou can eat typical Japanese set menus.
It's not only cafe and bakery shop. Try good foods and drinks at cozy atmosphere.
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ライフサン
It's not only cafe and bakery shop. Try good foods and drinks at cozy atmosphere.
I like Okponomiyaki in Hiroshima style.
Please try Japanese soul food here!!
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鉄板お好焼 昇次郎
4-chōme-6-5 YoyogiI like Okponomiyaki in Hiroshima style.
Please try Japanese soul food here!!
Good bakery and you can enjoy a cup of coffee!
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Tarui Bakery
4-chōme-5-13 YoyogiGood bakery and you can enjoy a cup of coffee!
Pizza is very good!!!
The problem is that the owner is so strict about his staff. Sometimes, it affects how customers feel...
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Pizzeria Romana il Pentito
3-chōme-1-3 YoyogiPizza is very good!!!
The problem is that the owner is so strict about his staff. Sometimes, it affects how customers feel...
Drinks & Nightlife
The best time to go to Kabukicho would be at night, the nightlife had some crazy vibes as all the lights lit up and convenient areas to drink at bars. There's so much action all the time! They say New York's the city that never sleeps, but this place sleeps way less than the big apple!
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Kabukicho
The best time to go to Kabukicho would be at night, the nightlife had some crazy vibes as all the lights lit up and convenient areas to drink at bars. There's so much action all the time! They say New York's the city that never sleeps, but this place sleeps way less than the big apple!
Great little bar with a great selection of music on vinyl. Good vibe and crowd. Great and unique place to grab a drink and chill with friends. Friendly staff who know how to make drinks!
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Spincoaster Music Bar
2-chōme-26-2 YoyogiGreat little bar with a great selection of music on vinyl. Good vibe and crowd. Great and unique place to grab a drink and chill with friends. Friendly staff who know how to make drinks!
Golden Gai has narrow alleyways full of small bars seating 7 or 8 people. About 5 minutes walk from the heart of Shinjuku. Some have cover charges others do not and most are welcoming to foreign tourists. Try visiting this area in Shinjuku.
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōGolden Gai has narrow alleyways full of small bars seating 7 or 8 people. About 5 minutes walk from the heart of Shinjuku. Some have cover charges others do not and most are welcoming to foreign tourists. Try visiting this area in Shinjuku.