Tokyo Travel|Shibuya City Walk Guide

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📝 Transportation routes

The Shibuya area is centered around Shibuya Station, which is served on the JR Saikyo Line, Yamanote Line, and Shonan Shinjuku Line, the Ginza, Hanzomon Line, and Fukutoshin Subway Line, the Tokyu Denen-toshi Line, the Toyoko Line, and the Keio Inokashira Line. The transportation network is criss-crossed, making it easy to get in the middle of nowhere, so be sure to keep an eye out for signs.

🤗 A must-visit City Walk check-in spot in Shibuya

The dots are relatively concentrated and can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot. The recommended itinerary is as follows:

Sculpture of Hachiko Loyal ➡ Dog, Shibuya Crossroads ➡, Shibuya Sky➡109 Building ➡, Shibuya Parco Building ➡, Tower Records Loft➡and other shopping buildings ➡ such as Miyashita Park ➡, Harajuku, and Omotesando

1️⃣ First stop: Statue of Hachiko, the Loyal Dog

When you arrive at Shibuya Station, take Exit A8 (or look for the sign for "Hachiko, the Loyal Dog") and check out the statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog, which is the story of the movie "Hachiko the Loyal Dog". There are generally more tourists, and everyone consciously queues up to take pictures, and the normal queue is about 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Second stop: Shibuya Crossing

Turn right from the Hachiko statue and walk about 20 meters to Shibuya Crossing, known as the busiest in the world, and is one of Tokyo's iconic spots, appearing countless times in movies, magazines, and blogs. During the busiest hours, about 2 to 1,000 people cross the intersection every 2,500 minutes, enough to fill 1 football field in no time.

📸 The best camera position at the Shibuya Crossroads is recommended

The second floor of the commercial building: Starbucks, enter from the side door of the commercial building, get on the escalator, order a cup of coffee, and you will have a panoramic view.

Observation deck on the top floor of the commercial building: The minimum consumption is 600 yen per person, and children are free. There is a platform where you can blow the evening breeze at night and have a wide view.

Shibuya Scramble Square 14th floor: I didn't make an appointment with shibuya sky in advance, but I found a free seat on the 14th floor of the same building, search Shibuya Scramble Square on the map, enter from the first floor and take the elevator directly to the 14th floor, and you can take pictures directly from the two windows on the left hand side of the elevator.

3️⃣ Third stop: Shibuya Sky

The most beautiful observation deck in Tokyo overlooking the whole of Shibuya. Located at Shibuya Scrambel Square, take the elevator to the 14th floor and take another elevator up to the Sky Gate on the 45th floor. On the 46th floor is the Sky Gallery, the main observation deck with a large lawn. The open-air escalator between the 45th and 46th floors is an Internet celebrity shooting position.

Tickets: Advance reservations are required and the price is 2,200 yen per person. Reservations are made in different time periods, and the most popular evening time period is very difficult to make an appointment, and it is expected to be a month in advance. If you don't have a reservation, I personally think you can go to the R building of the parco building, which has a large rest platform and can also see the cityscape of Shibuya, but it is slightly inferior, after all, it is free.

4️⃣ Fourth stop: 109 Building

Women's clothing stores covering various styles and brands, most of them made in China, some brands are cheaper than in China, and the clothing style is personally considered more suitable for high school students or junior high school students. For example:

Temperament resexxy rienda epine Manon Tokyo

The hot girl is GYDA XOXO Chico

NICE Evelyn anmille titty&co

The mine is Ankaouge Mars Liz Lisa rojita

Light lo series amavel

Japanese-style secret honey. honey cinnamon There is also Sanrio on the sixth floor

Next to the 109 Building, there is Don Quixote, and because it is our store, it sells the most complete range of goods. There are 7 floors in total, including snacks, cosmetics, contact lenses, etc.

5️⃣ Stop 5: Shibuya Parco Building

Personally, I prefer Parco over other commercial buildings in Shibuya. It is about an 8-minute walk from the 109 Building, and you can also pass by the "Gong Cha" shop on the way. For those who like the second dimension, you can go straight to the sixth floor: there are Nintendo flagship stores, Pokémon centers, Jump Shop, Capcom flagship stores, etc. On other floors, there are also a variety of figurines and trendy brand clothing, beauty and food. It's also great for families with children! For those who missed the Shibuya Sky, you can take the elevator to the rooftop garden on the R floor at Parco, which overlooks the Shibuya cityscape, and in addition to the good scenery, you can also sit on the bench and rest for a while, or chat with friends, or let the children trot for a while.

6️⃣ Stop 6: TOWER RECORDS

Parco is about a 5-minute walk from Tower Records, the largest record store in Tokyo or Asia, and a corner for popular singers and bands, such as Hikaru Utada, yoasobi, Genshi Yonezu, and Ado. Whether you like JPOP or KPOP, or a loyal fan of European and American diva and two-dimensional singers, then definitely don't miss this store! 1F: Hot new album 2F: Cafe pop-up

3F:JPOP

4F: Japanese idol + anime music + magic mouth

5F:KPOP

6F: Vinyl + Rock

7F: European and American club classical, etc.

7️⃣ Stop 7：KOMEHYO

KOMEHYO is a second-hand luxury store that is very well-known in Japan, about a 5-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station. The store has a wide range of products on 4 floors, including accessories, bags, footwear, accessories, and watches. There are many first-line brands, and there are many uncommon styles, which are eye-catching. The shop is stylish and comfortable, so it's perfect for taking your time and strolling around. KOMEHYO also regularly holds pop-up events with different themes, making it a must-see treasure shop when traveling.

8️⃣ Stop 8: LOFT

Loft is a well-known lifestyle grocery store in Japan, with 7 floors, offering everything from stationery and makeup to home décor and gifts from the B1 to 6th floors. There is a wide variety of different types and many novelty gadgets can be found here. Although the goods of LOFT are not necessarily the cheapest, they are definitely a good place to dig for treasure. Friends who like small things can't finish shopping all afternoon! It is also tax-free.

B1: Stationery Stationner (In addition to stationery, there are many souvenirs that can be given away)

1F: Gift Goods

2F: Beauty and health goods (skincare products, cosmetics, and many niche brands in Japan)

3F: Home - Groceries

4F: Home - Indoor Miscellaneous Goods (Household Goods)

5F: Fields & Streets (Travel)

6F: Tokyo Zacca Culture (plush toys, figures)

A 5-minute walk from the loft is also a Muji, Disney specialty store (with a limited edition in Japan), and a local sushi chain restaurant (reservation required), conveyor sushi, yakiniku restaurant, etc. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance for a meal in Tokyo, otherwise it will be a long time to wait or you may not be able to eat full. Of course, if you don't mind making it simpler, there are McDonald's, KFC, ramen, and convenience stores that can be found everywhere to provide a variety of bento boxes.

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If you're still interested, you can continue to Miyashita Park, Harajuku, and Omotesando to continue exploring the city. That's all for today's sharing, what is the most interesting place for everyone?