Shibuya Tokyo | Travel guide & things to do in Shibuya Crossing Japan

In this video, we’ll share our Shibuya Tokyo travel guide with you, including things to do in Shibuya Crossing and more!

Shibuya Crossing is one of the busiest intersections in Tokyo, and home to some of the most iconic destinations in Japan. In this video, we’ll share our insights on what to see and do in Shibuya Crossing, from shopping to dining to entertainment. So if you’re looking for a detailed guide to Shibuya Crossing, be sure to check out this video!

00:32 What is Shibuya?
Shibuya is one of the 23 city wards of Tokyo, but often refers to just the popular shopping and entertainment area found around Shibuya Station.
In this regard, Shibuya is one of Tokyo’s most colorful and busy districts, packed with shopping, dining and nightclubs serving swarms of visitors that come to the district everyday.

01:29 How to get to Shibuya?
In addition to JR Lines, Shibuya Station is also on the Keio Inokashira Line, the Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, and Tokyo Metro’s Ginza, Hanzomon and Fukutoshin Lines.
It takes 20 minutes to walk from Shibuya Station to the Aoyama, Omotesando and Harajuku areas and 15 minutes to the Daikanyama area.

02:34 What is Shibuya famous for?
Artistic shots of Shibuya’s iconic crossing continue to feature on the pages of global fashion and travel magazines, and for good reason.
The chaotic, yet miraculously organized crossing has become a symbol of Tokyo’s dynamism, and represents Shibuya—Japan’s trend-setting powerhouse dedicated to fashion and arts.

03:21 What is the history of Shibuya?
Shibuya was historically the site of a castle in which the Shibuya family resided from the 11th century through the Edo period.

03:50 Things to do in Shibuya?
A trip to Tokyo wouldn’t be complete without setting foot on Shibuya Scramble Crossing.
Jostling through the surging wave of people that floods the intersection outside Shibuya Station every two minutes is an experience in itself.
Combine that with some of the city’s best sushi and bumping into burly sumo wrestlers, and Shibuya offers the ultimate Tokyo tourist experience.
Snap a picture of the iconic crossing from above from one of the surrounding cafes or station buildings, or if you’re quick and careful, take a picture from street-level from within the scramble itself.

06:27 What else around the Shibuya?
The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo.
Hamarikyu Garden was originally built as a feudal lord’s Tokyo residence and duck hunting grounds during the Edo Period and now visitors can enjoy it as a park with a great landscape.
Tsukiji Fish Market is a major tourist attraction for both domestic and overseas visitors in Tokyo which contains retail markets, restaurants, and associated restaurant supply stores.
Surrounded by a lush green forest right in the heart of Tokyo, Meiji Jingu Shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, who led Japan to become a modernized nation.
The Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower in the Shiba-koen district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, built in 1958.
teamLab Planets is a digital museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers which is located in Toyosu Area.

08:15 What to buy in Shibuya?
If there’s one store that embodies the youthful energy of contemporary Japanese fashion, Shibuya109 and MAGNET are located on Shibuya Crossing.
A little more mature than Shibuya109, Shibuya Hikarie is an elegant outlet that features a broad selection of consumer goods, from clothing to homeware, to food.

09:26 What to eat in Shibuya?
As a youth culture hub, Shibuya excels at hip, trendy and most importantly cheap dining options.
If you’ve gotten an early start, Shibuya has some good breakfast spots, too.

10:15 Where to stay in Shibuya?
For luxury accommodation, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel is conveniently located next to Shibuya Station and overlooks the famous Shibuya crossing.
For mid-range, Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu has big rooms with huge floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent views of Tokyo city.
Mustard Hotel Shibuya is a trendy budget hotel that you can feel minimalistic in style like IKEA catalog.
The Millennials Shibuya is a 2-star capsule hotel for adults, with a female-only floor and mixed capsules.

11:22 Best time to visit Shibuya?
Most shops in The perfect time to see Shibuya Crossing would be on a Friday night at around 7 pm.
3000 people crossing an intersection all at once is truly a unique sight to see.

12:03 Is it worth visiting Shibuya?
With so many attractions in Shibuya, you are going to have an incredible time and come back with amazing souvenirs from Japan.
It is one of the worth visiting location in Tokyo City to explore the most lively streets of the city.

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