Shibuya and Harajuku

A fashionable area that continues to set the latest trends.

This stimulating town continues to update the trends of the young generation at a fast rate.

Recommended routes in this area
Staying in this area
Tips for affordable trips

  

• from Tokyo Station on the JR Yamanote Line / Bound for Shinagawa,Shibuya
  (about 24 minutes) →Shibuya(about 2 minutes) →Harajuku
  time required：about 26 minutes fare：190 yen (one way)
• from Tokyo Station Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line(about 8 minutes) →Akasakamitsuke →Tokyo Metro Ginza line(about 6 minutes)
  Omotesando →Walk(about 2 minutes) →Shibuya
  time required：about 16 minutes fare：190 yen (one way)
• from Tokyo Station→JR Tokaido Honsen(about 2 minutes) →Shimbashi
  →Tokyo Metro Ginza Line(about 11 minutes) →Omotesando →Walk
  (about 2 minutes) →Shibuya
  time required：about 19 minutes fare：290 yen (one way)
• from Tokyo Station→JR Chuo Line special-rapid(about 15 minutes) →Shinjuku
  →JR Yamanote Line(about 4 minutes) →Harajuku
  (about 2 minutes) →Shibuya
  time required：about 21 minutes fare：190 yen (one way)

Hachiko Exit

The area right outside the JR Hachiko exit is known as the most famous spot. It's also the starting point to Shibuya's small streets.

Access

•Right outside the Hachiko exit of JR Shibuya station.

Center-Gai

Shibuya Center Gai is always an exciting place to visit. Shops in this area offer reasonably priced unique products, which are popular among young people.

Access

•Get off at Shibuya station of JR or subways and cross the intersection from Hachiko exit. The entrance to Center Gai is right next to QFRONT. Center Gai extends to the next T-section where you can see Tokyu Hyakkaten Honten.

Koen-Dori

Koen Dori is one of the most famous streets in Tokyo and Japan.

Access

•Cross the intersection from Hachiko exit of JR or subway stations and walk from Marui City Shibuya to Yoyogi Park.

NHK Studio Park

You can experience the making of TV programs and see futuristic 3D high-definition theater.

Access

•From JR, subways or other lines Shibuya, about 10 minutes, from JR Harajuku or the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meijijingu or Yoyogikoen, about 10 minutes' walk. (from Shibuya, direct bus service is available)

Denryokukan (Tepco Amuseum)

The exhibits explain "electricity's journey" from the power plant to the home.

Access

•JR, subways or other lines Shibuya, from Hachiko Exit, straight along Fire-Dori. About 5 minutes' walk.

Tobacco and Salt Museum

Tobacco packages from Japan and abroad, as well as information about salt manufacturing are exhibited.

Access

•JR, subways or other lines Shibuya, from Hachiko Exit, go along Fire-Dori, turn to Koen-Dori. (between Seibu B and Marui City), pass by Parco. On the another side of Tobu Hotel.

Bunkamura

A comprehensive culture complex with full-fledged concert halls, theaters, art museums and movie theaters.

Access

•7-minute walk From JR Shibuya Station (Hachiko Exit), on the JR Line, the Tokyu-Toyoko Line, the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or the Keio Inokashira Line 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station on the Tokyu- Denentoshi Line, the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, or the Tokyo Metoro Fukutoshin-Linewalk. Walk along Bunkamuradori (On the right side of 109 Building).

Dohgenzaka

Dogenzaka and Bunkamura Dori are historical and traditional areas that represent Shibuya.

Access

•Cross the intersection from Hachiko exit of JR or subway and walk up the slop between SHIBUYA109 and Shibutoh Cinetower.

Maruyama-Cho

This street is a very popular spot for entertainment at night.

Access

•Cross the intersection from Hachiko exit of JR or subway, walk straight on Dogenzaka. Take right at Dogenzakaue Kobanmae.

Koibumi Yokocho (Koibumi Alley)

Known for being the setting of a novel, based on a true story, by Niwa Fumio (a famous novelist).

Access

•JR, subways or other lines Shibuya, along Dogenzaka for Maruyamacho, about 10 minutes' walk.

Nabeshima Shoto Park

A park in Shoto. Once a tea-plant field belonging to Nabeshima Family. The Shoto and Toguri Art Museums are near by.

Access

•JR, subways or other lines Shibuya => Keio Shin Line, about 10 minutes' walk.

Spainzaka

The name of the slope between Inokashira-Dori (where Parco stands) and Organzaka (Organ Street).

Access

•JR, subways or other lines Shibuya, along Shibuya Centre-Gai, Inokashira-Dori. When you see Parco Part 1 and 2, turn to the right. A narrow road with Tokyo FM's studio is Spainzaka. About 6 minutes' walk.

Kanze Nogakudou (No-Theater)

No and Kyogen of the Kanze-school are performed.

Access

•JR, subways or other lines Shibuya, pass by Bunkamura (Tokyu) and just close to the official residence of the Governor of Tokyo. About 15 minutes' walk.

Ukiyoe Museum

Access

• 5-minute walk from "Harajyuku sta." on the JR Yamanote Line or 3-minute walk from the No. 5 Exit of "MeijiJingu-mae sta." on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

National Children's Castle and Aoyama Theater

Large, comprehensive facility for children, including a theater, a hotel and also day nursery centers.

Access

•JR, subways or other lines Shibuya, from East Exit, along Miyamasuzaka, about 10minutes' walk. Or the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line and Chiyoda Line Omote-sando B2 Exit, about 8 minutes' walk.

Meiji Jingu and Yoyogi Park

An lush park in the middle of the city. Meiji Jingu draws more visitors than any other shrine on the first of the year.

Access

•Close by JR Harajuku or the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line Meijijingu. From JR Harajuku, about 5 minutes' walk. From the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meijijingu or Yoyogikoen, about 3 minutes' walk (Yoyogi Park)

Takeshitadori (Takeshita Street)

The street has an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. A treasury of eccentric clothes and goods.

Access

•From JR Harajuku Takeshita Exit. Long narrow street till it comes across Meiji-Dori is Takeshita-Dori.

Ura-Harajuku

Various unique apparel stores recently opened in the back streets in Omote-sando. It's the hottest spot in Tokyo where you can find unique apparels produced only in Tokyo.

Access

•Take Omote-sando exit at JR Harajuku station and walk 5 minutes toward Jingumae intersection.

Jingu-Mae Intersection and Its Surrounding Area

Stroll down the slope from Harajuku station's Omote Sando exit. The first street is Meiji Dori where you can find entertainment and restaurants with outdoor seating.

Access

•Walk 3 minutes from Omote-sando exit of JR Harajuku station.

Omotesando

A 1 km stretch of road lined with zelkova trees and shops. Runs from Omotesando station to Harajuku Station.

Access

•JR Harajuku, the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line and Chiyoda Line Omote-sando, Chiyoda Line Meijijingu. About 1,000m street till it comes across Aoyama-Dori is Omote-sando.

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