Top Things to do in Shibuya and around. Where to Go?

Many people think that Shibuya is just a crowded shopping street or just a busy bustling station in the center of Tokyo. Because of that, we have listed for you the top things to do in Shibuya and around. You may not want to miss these spots when walking around those full-of lights-and-sounds streets:

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Shrine is located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. A large number of visitors from all over Japan come for “hatsumode” or the first shrine visit of the New Year. On the day of your visit, you can catch a glimpse of a traditional wedding ceremony if you’re lucky.

Harajuku

Recently, tourists to Japan add Takeshita Street in Harajuku as the place they want to visit most list. Harajuku continues to be the center of the “kawaii“ or cute subculture and its distinct fashion.

Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya is the neighborhood where fashion buildings are built in close distance and advertisements are shown on giant LCD screens. The main intersection has groups of 3000 people crossing simultaneously on the weekends.

Omotesando

A sophisticated sense of high class engulfs the pedestrians walking there. From the main street to the back streets, there is a variety of shops. Even walking through the back alleys brings an air of celebrity

Shibuya Center Gai

Center Gai, a place where the young get together, is right next to the famous crossing in Shibuya. There are stores for the youth lining the narrow street, and among the crowd and the noise, a unique atmosphere is created.

NHK Studio Park

At the Japanese national broadcaster’s NHK Studio Park, you can find out about the production studio for TV programs. You can look at live broadcasts and encounter popular characters.

Tokyu Hands, Shibuya branch

The store is filled with a lineup that includes outdoor goods, craft supplies, and other goods and equipment. It is focused on household products but there are also handicraft workshops where you can easily try your hand at making something.