Welcome to Shibuya!

Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo's most recognizable sights, pictured in countless films, magazines and blogs. During its busiest times, an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 people forge their way across this intersection every two minutes, enough to quickly fill up a football stadium. The phenomenon gave rise to its nickname "scramble," as pedestrians cross from all directions. Shibuya Crossing walks the line between manic chaos and perfect synchronization. Your explorations of Tokyo will eventually bring you here to make your crossing and take advantage of Shibuya's wealth of shopping, dining and entertainment options.

Popular Places in Shibuya

1. Yoyogi Park
2. Cat street
3. Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land

Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park (代々木公園, Yoyogi Kōen) is one of Tokyo's largest parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds and forested areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other sites in Tokyo, it makes for a nice hanami spot in spring (late March to early April). Furthermore, it is known for its ginkgo tree forest, which turns intensely golden in autumn (late November to early December). Before becoming a city park in 1967, the area where Yoyogi Park is located served as the site of the Olympic Village for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and before that, as a residential area for US military personnel.

Cat street

Cat Street is a mostly pedestrianized alley that runs between Harajuku and Shibuya, intersecting with the famous Omotesando Boulevard. It starts at its highest point in Harajuku, crosses Omotesando (where you'll find landmarks like the Ralph Lauren store and Gyre shopping center), and continues down to the Miyashita-koen intersection in Shibuya. The street's official name, Kyu-Shibuya-gawa Yuhodoro, is often shortened to "Yuhodo" by locals.

Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land

There are countless opportunities to shop in the Shibuya and Harajuku districts, especially in shops that focus on Japan's "Kawaii" culture. The trendiest areas are around Shibuya's Center district, Harajuku's Takeshita-dori and in Omotesando. If you need to recharge from all the shopping, you can easily refresh yourself in Meiji Jingu or Sasaki Park. In contrast, Ebisu has a more grown up ambiance of calm and cool. At the Museum of Yebisu Beer you can learn about the beer that was responsible for the town's name, and enjoy dining at the popular noodle shops in the surrounding area.

Thank you for visiting!