Shibuya crossing tokyo, japan attractions lonely planet. Shibuya crossing and nearby tokyo recorded by me 1st of august 20 okolice shibuya. An iconic landmark in tokyo, head to shibuya scramble crossing to see upwards of people crossing the multicornered intersection at a. Shibuya crossings tokyo s famous shopping district evolves over time. We hope this information will be a valuable resource to expats coming to or currently residing in tokyo, as well as the hr department of foreign companies. Nhk hall and takeshita street are also within 1 mi 2 km. Click green tab on right for highres printable map of shibuya pdf. Shibuya crossing is where every two minutes pedestrians cross. Weve already seen a lot in this world, but tokyo really blew our minds. May 03, 2018 there are two different metro lines that go to shibuya. If you want to keep up with whats hot in tokyo s fashion scene, shibuya is the place to go. I got used to crossing the street but the overwhelming sights around it still astonish me even a year later. Shibuya crossing map in english tokyo pocket guide.
Shibuya 109 is a shopping center located in the shibuya district of tokyo operated by the tokyu group. Shibuya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in tokyo, famous for the bustling streets such as shibuya scramble crossing. Map of shibuya hotels and attractions on a shibuya map. Tokyo marathon 2019 prerace festa refer to the course map above tokyo marathon 2019 is held on march 3 sun exciting events such as music, dance and folk art performances are held to encourage the runners on the day of the tokyo marathon 2019 at 24 venues along the course. See a map of tokyo, japan and its major stations and tourist attractions including tokyo parks and gardens, hotels, embassies, shrines, temples and shops. Get the free printable map of shinjuku printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Best time to be here to totally experience the mad dash is from 6pm to 8pm where literally thousands of people try to cross the intersection at the same time. Tokyo pocket guide shibuya crossing map tokyo pocket guide shibuya crossing map keio inokashira line 2nd floor hachiko exit jr south gate jr shibuya station tokyu toyoku line b1f west exit 10 9 12 police 7 8 6 5 bunkamuradori daikanyama agai street a amanote line 3 route 246 harajuku cat street jingumaedori ave 1 3 ve 2 1 3 a b c. Youll get to see all sorts of characters as you make your way through the massive crowd, from decked out locals to drunk.
Available in each jr station, major subway stations tokyo, shinjuku, shibuya, ginza, etc. Shibuya crossing e6 shibuya stream f8 spainzaka d3 yoyogi park e1 shibuya hotels. The shibuya crossing, rumored to be the busiest intersection in the world, welcomes visitors to the energy and excitement of shibuya. A major commercial and business centre, it houses the two busiest railway stations in the world, shinjuku station southern half and shibuya station. Shibuya stream the official tokyo travel guide, go tokyo. Shibuya crossing is located in a vibrant area of tokyo known for its top museums and notable monuments. Immediately north of the intersecion is centagai street, the main shopping street of shibuya. As of may 1, 2016, it has an estimated population of 221,801 and a population density of 14,679. Shibuya shibuyaku is a special ward in tokyo, japan. Whether for shopping, dining or tourist attractions, shibuya is one of tokyo s top districts and a major tourist area. One is the hanzomon line purple color and the other is the ginza line orangish yellow color. Shibuya crossing 50 meters 2 tokyo pocket guide shibuya crossing map tokyo pocket guide shibuya crossing map keio inokashira line 2nd floor hachiko exit jr south gate jr shibuya station tokyu toyoku line b1f west exit 10 9 12 police 7 8 6 5 bunkamuradori daikanyama agai street a amanote line 3 route 246 harajuku cat street jingumaedori.
Its iconic and great to see, but also doesnt actually take very long. Get the free printable map of shibuya printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Click tab on right for highres printable map of shibuya crossing pdf. Jul 27, 2017 shibuya crossing was a place i had to go to every day for three weeks. Map of tokyo a map with quick descriptions of tokyo s major areas. Many tokyoites have been confused by its current layout since the tokyu toyoko line was buried deep underground in march 20, forcing commuters to make. The buildings are tall and there are street artists everywhere. See the best attraction in shibuya printable tourist map. It has over a hundred boutiques selling trendy clothes for women. Shibuya, the heart of tokyo s youth culture, impresses with its sheer presence. Shibuya is arguably the best district to shop in tokyo as there are countless shops and restaurants located. Shibuya crossing is a popular meeting spot during big seasonal events, like halloween or the new year countdown. The approximately 800 someiyoshino cherry blossom trees lining up along the river create a spectacular sight.
The imperial palace site occupies the huge green space near the center of the map. Check out our guide on shibuya crossing in tokyo so you can immerse yourself in what tokyo has to offer before you go. Shimokitazawa offers an alternative vision of tokyo. Hachiko, shibuya crossing, center gai, dogenzaka, love hotel hill, bunkamura dori, spain zaka, koen dori, east shibuya and sakuragaokacho. So many people cross at once and not much later vehicles race by. We believe that your own personal trip requires you to have your own personal travel guide. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Department stores and popular shops surround the famous shibuya crossing and line omotesando avenue, while harajuku is a hub for fashionable young people. Tokyos shibuya station handles an average of over 2. Shibuya scramble crossing 5 best viewing spots matcha. This makes shibuya crossing a pedestrian scramble at the mouth of shibuya stations hachiko exit, and one of the busiest thoroughfares in the world. Station map wakoshi b4f 1 2 oshiage 14 58 hanzomon line denentoshi line fukutoshin line 5 6 b3f b2f b2f b1f b5f b3f miyamasuzaka exit 912 platform 2f 1f jr yamanote. Shopping in shibuya can be anything from upscale fashion stores to cheap 100 yen shops the whole area is a mix of big department stores and small outlets all mashed together in a maze of streets.
Also an equally ideal setting for appreciating autumnal tints. Cliche as it sounds, its one of the must do things in tokyo, because its so much fun. Cliche as it sounds, its one of the must do things in tokyo. Shibuya station map finding your way shibuya station. Shibuya tourist spots and attractions map in english. Located in shibuya, this luxury hotel is within a 10minute walk of cerulean tower, shibuya crossing, and shibuya hikarie. The best thing to do is just follow the signs that say ginza line when at shibuya. Low rates guaranteed on all shibuya hotels at agoda.
Shibuya109 the official tokyo travel guide, go tokyo. A trip to tokyo wouldnt be complete without setting foot on shibuya scramble crossing. On weekends, youll find shops packed with locals and tourists, all eager to dress in style. It will be the perfect opportunity to get your hands on some of the most delicious delicacies shibuya has to offer. Tokyo ginza line, hanzomon line, and fukutoshin line are operated by tokyo metro. If youre looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodations youll find within a mile. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Surrounded by high rise buildings adorned with futuristic giant video screens, shibuya has a. Near tokyo port is hamarikyu gardens and tsukiji fish market. Shibuya is famous for its scramble crossing, called shibuya crossing. Located on the top two floors and the roof of the shibuya scramble square building, shibuya sky is a oneofakind observation space. Shibuya crossing tokyo rush hour cars traffic in japan with busy crowd of people on shopping street duration.
Shibuya itself is a young persons shopping area with trendy and hipster shops, as well as big name places and department stores. Jun 03, 2016 travel vlog shibuya crossing experience and legit kobe beef in tokyo, japan subscribe, comment and like. Shibuya crossing e6 shibuya stream f8 spainzaka d3 yoyogi park e1 shibuya hotels apa hotel a7 cerulean hotel c8 creston hotel b1 hotel en a4. Mags park, the rooftop of the shibuya 1092 department store, has the. Shibuya is a great place to start any shopping adventure as the harajuku, aoyama and omotesando shopping areas are only a 20 minute walk away so the three can easily be combined. Shibuya station is actually not one train station, but rather it is the name of many different train stations that share the same name and are in the same general area of each other. Shibuya is one of the twentythree city wards of tokyo, but often refers to just the popular shopping and entertainment area found around shibuya station. It is located in front of the shibuya station hachiko exit and stops vehicles in all directions to allow pedestrians to. Visit a city is all about the fun of planning the details of your trip. Tokyo s shibuya station handles an average of over 2. How to get to the shibuya crossing from the tokyo metro.
Harajuku is the common name given to a geographic area spreading from harajuku station to omotesando, corresponding on official maps of shibuya ward as jingumae 1 chome to 4 chome. So rather than hopping straight back on the train to your next destination, why not spend some time exploring these top 6 things to do around shibuya crossing, without having to wander too far. Shibuya station is only a 4minute walk and shinsen station is 8 minutes. Jostling through the surging wave of people that floods the intersection outside shibuya station every two minutes is an experience in itself. Shibuya branch of tokyo chamber of commerce and industry shibuya ward commerce and industry hall 7th fl.
Going to tokyo and not doing the scramble through shibuya crossing is like going to a sushi shop and ordering fried chicken. Welcome to the jungle posted by john spacey, june 15, 2009 updated on may 08, 2015. Shimokitazawa chapter from lonely planets tokyo guidebook. Shibuya crossing, the worlds busiest pedestrian intersection istock the ambitious redevelopment of shibuya is expected to create a futuristic railway station fit for the 21st century. There is tokyo metro, jr, tokyu shared with tokyo metro stations. Tokyo pocket guide shibuya map oak village parco cat cafe reebok hangout ve zoff grand tokyo megane super jem cha time tokia calzedonia central bldg genki sushi 3 cococara taco bell doutor kirin. The secret place with an awesome view of shibuya crossing. Click tab on right for highres printable map of shibuya crossing pdf shibuya crossing. Tokyo pocket guide shibuya shopping 109 bldg c6 100 yen shop c2 2nd street f3 abc mart c5 acme e2. Since it opened in 1979, the mall has grown to gain almost a cult following as the epicenter of tokyo. So many people, so many crazy sights, so many great observation points its virtually impossible to fully appreciate tokyo.
Tokyos shibuya station has a magnetism that few can resist. Shibuya scramble crossing the official tokyo travel guide, go. Step into the iconic shibuya109 mall, located on one corner of the famous shibuya scramble crossing, and you will surely be greeted by enthusiastic welcome calls of irrashaimase. Destination guide for tokyo, japan, including a brief overview of tokyo with some pictures and information of expatrelated facilities. Daikanyama area shibuya area ebisudaikanyamashibuya area map meguro river one of tokyos most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing. The complete guide to shibuya station live japan travel guide. Aug 01, 20 shibuya crossing and nearby tokyo recorded by me 1st of august 20 okolice shibuya crossing, tokyo. Shibuya crossing is a scramble or diagonal crossing, which means that all the intersection lights turn red at the same time and pedestrians cross in all directions. While shibuya crossing may never receive the international status of other cities landmark buildings, towers and bridges, it is an undeniable representation of the city of tokyo itself.
In this regard, shibuya is one of tokyos most colorful and busy districts, packed with shopping, dining and nightclubs serving swarms of visitors that come to the district everyday. Right in front of shibuya station is shibuya crossing, one of tokyo s biggest tourist draws. Shibuya 109 is located in a street that was once called koibumi yokocho or love letter lane. To the west is shinjuku site of gyoen garden, meiji jingu shrine, and tokyo metropolitan government office. All areas map in tokyo japan, location of shopping center, railway, hospital and more. Shibuya stream will be serving up an array of fine japanese gourmet with restaurants such as donabedian nakayoshi or sushi tokyo ten. The iconic shibuya crossing is directly outside shibuya station, and the whole area.
The village covered the territory of modernday shibuya station area as well as the hiroo, daikanyama, aoyama, and ebisu areas. The easiest way to understand its geography is to break it into subdistricts. Shibuya map in english for tourist attractions and things to do. Kurt wowsabi blog on the secret place with an awesome view of shibuya crossing. Just being at the famed shibuya crossing is worth the trip to japan. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Michael has lived in japan for almost 10 years and loves sharing his knowledge of his favorite metropolis, tokyo. It was designed by architect, minoru takeyama and built in 1979. Jul 18, 2019 department stores and popular shops surround the famous shibuya crossing and line omotesando avenue, while harajuku is a hub for fashionable young people.
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