SHIBUYA

TOKYO

"Bitter Valley" is the literal translation of "Shibuya". The roads go uphill from the station area showing that the landscape is truly a valley and this compact area is known for culture and fashion especially for the young. Here you will see students hangout after school. Why not check it out? You can try a variety of foods ranging from healthy organic, latest popular snacks to traditional Japanese izakaya style pub food.

 

 

A day in SHIBUYA

The recommended one-day plan around the area.

 

11:00AM BIO-CAFE1
A HEALTHY BRUNCH

Kick start the day with a healthy brunch at the BIO CAFE, a place known to serve food to make your inner-self more beautiful. This cafe uses natural and organic ingredients and you can enjoy a variety of course meals at good value. Located in the centre of Shibuya, you can even drop by for a tea break in the middle of your shopping!

Source: BiO Cafe

 

13:00PM - JINNAN AREA 2
SELECT BOUTIQUE SHOPS

Located a little away from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya and the major department stores is this area with a street full of boutique shops. Here there are famous shops such as SHIPS, BEAMS and UNITED ARROWS, but why not also checkout B' 2ND and NANO UNIVERSE. You are sure to find something you like here that is also the latest fashion trend.

 

15:00PM - MARGARET HOWELL 3
FASHION AND CAFE COLLABORATION

In the famous boutique shop is a cafe with a simple but pretty interior design. You can take a break here in during your shopping spree and there is less waiting as often this place is less crowded than most cafes in the centre of Shibuya.

Source: Margaret Howell

 

16:00PM - CENTER GAI 4
YOUNGSTERS HANGOUT PLACE

Here you will see many youngsters and students hang out after school to meet their friends. Why not Take sticker photos using the latest PURI-KURA machines or spend a couple of ours singing in the KARAOKE BOXES. Center Gai is also a place to find the latest popular snacks and sweets. you can walk around to try as many as you can.

 

19:00PM - NEGIYA HEIKICHI 5
RETRO STYLE LOCAL IZAKAYA

Famous for its charcoal-charred leek (NEGI NO KUROYAKI), this hideout pub/izakaya is the place to enjoy good food in a retro and rustic atmosphere. There is also private dining spacing where you can take off your shoes and enjoy your dinner on "tatami" flooring.

Source: Negiya Heikichi

 

OTHER SUGGESTIONS @ SHIBUYA
> Bunkamura
You can see Japanese cultural exhibitions and galleries
> Yoyogi Park
Check out the park for events or cherry blossoms during the spring season