Guidebook for Shibuya
Food Scene
Excellent tonkatsu - and the main original store from the 1950's is just a ONE MINUTE walk from our house!
16 locals recommend
Maisen
2-chōme-21-1 ShibuyaExcellent tonkatsu - and the main original store from the 1950's is just a ONE MINUTE walk from our house!
The most famous coffee shop to have opened in Tokyo in the past five years - literally next door to our house
35 locals recommend
KOFFEE MAMEYA
4-chōme-15-3 JingūmaeThe most famous coffee shop to have opened in Tokyo in the past five years - literally next door to our house
Automated sushi boat restaurant like in the movies - the most famous one in Tokyo for tourists, just 5 minutes away on foot
28 locals recommend
Heiroku sushi
5-chōme-8-5 JingūmaeAutomated sushi boat restaurant like in the movies - the most famous one in Tokyo for tourists, just 5 minutes away on foot
Because of the excellent direct-train connection, Yokohama is only 20 minutes away from Omotesando!
50 locals recommend
Yokohama Chinatown
Yamashitacho Naka WardBecause of the excellent direct-train connection, Yokohama is only 20 minutes away from Omotesando!
The best buffet lunch and dinner for kids in Tokyo, a 7 minute walk from the house
9 locals recommend
Crayon House Tokyo
3-chōme-8-15 KitaaoyamaThe best buffet lunch and dinner for kids in Tokyo, a 7 minute walk from the house
Get up at 4am to taste the freshest sushi in the world at Tsukiji Fish Market - about a 25 minute subway ride from the house, or a ten minute taxi ride (at 4am w/ no traffic!)
1032 locals recommend
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiGet up at 4am to taste the freshest sushi in the world at Tsukiji Fish Market - about a 25 minute subway ride from the house, or a ten minute taxi ride (at 4am w/ no traffic!)
Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama Honten
4-chōme-8-5 JingūmaeExcellent fried pork and other fried foods.
Shopping
表参道ヒルズゼルコバテラス
4-chōme-12-5 JingūmaeThe best shopping in Tokyo, a 3 minute walk away
This is the busiest train station in the world - just two stops and 5 minutes from Harajuku.
1135 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuThis is the busiest train station in the world - just two stops and 5 minutes from Harajuku.
Tesla Japan
2-chōme-23-8 MinamiaoyamaWorld-famous electric car maker's showroom is just a ten minute walk away
Honda's Tokyo HQ with showroom is just a 15 minute walk or 5 minute subway ride away. Right next to Tesla Motors.
Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama
2-chōme-1-1 MinamiaoyamaHonda's Tokyo HQ with showroom is just a 15 minute walk or 5 minute subway ride away. Right next to Tesla Motors.
The main shopping area of Harajuku is less than a 5 minute walk away from the house
266 locals recommend
Shibuya Cast
1-chōme-23-21 ShibuyaThe main shopping area of Harajuku is less than a 5 minute walk away from the house
The electronics capital of Japan. 20 minutes away by train or 30 minutes by taxi.
860 locals recommend
Akihabara
The electronics capital of Japan. 20 minutes away by train or 30 minutes by taxi.
The famous life-size GUNDAM statue - subway access in 25 minutes from the house, or 30 minutes by taxi.
58 locals recommend
Diver City Tokyo Plaza
1-chōme-1-10 AomiThe famous life-size GUNDAM statue - subway access in 25 minutes from the house, or 30 minutes by taxi.
4 Chome-7-11 Jingūmae
International ATM with no surcharge! Open 24/7 - 1 minute from the house!
Omotesando is on the Ginza Subway Line - as the name suggests, it offers direct access to Ginza! Just 15 minutes and you're there
274 locals recommend
Ginza Nagano
4-chōme-1-2 GinzaOmotesando is on the Ginza Subway Line - as the name suggests, it offers direct access to Ginza! Just 15 minutes and you're there
Ebisu Garden Place
4-chōme-20-3 EbisuLots of multinational companies are HQ'd here in Ebisu.
Entertainment & Activities
Kiddyland
6-chōme-1-9 JingūmaeThe best toy store in Tokyo, a 6 minute walk away
The largest park in central Tokyo, right next to Meiji Jingu and just a ten minute walk from the house down Omotesando
1380 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōThe largest park in central Tokyo, right next to Meiji Jingu and just a ten minute walk from the house down Omotesando
Arts & Culture
Harajuku is the place to spot trends, only a ten minute walk away down Omotesando Street
483 locals recommend
Harajuku Station
1-chōme-18 JingūmaeHarajuku is the place to spot trends, only a ten minute walk away down Omotesando Street
Sightseeing
The most famous shrine in Japan, less than a ten minute walk away down Omotesando
1219 locals recommend
Meiji Jingu Treasure House
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōThe most famous shrine in Japan, less than a ten minute walk away down Omotesando
Omotesando station has a direct train to the Imperial Palace, or a taxi is only 15 minutes.
377 locals recommend
Imperial Palace
1-1 ChiyodaOmotesando station has a direct train to the Imperial Palace, or a taxi is only 15 minutes.
Hachikō Memorial Statue
2 Chome-1 DogenzakaThe world-famous statue of the loyal dog in Shibuya!
Everything Else
Blue Note Tokyo
10 minutes away by taxi or 15 by subway
The center of the CBD - a 15 minute subway ride away or a 15 minute taxi ride away.
Marunouchi Building
The center of the CBD - a 15 minute subway ride away or a 15 minute taxi ride away.
（株）SMBC信託銀行 青山支店
3-chōme-11-7 KitaaoyamaInternational ATM with no surcharge, open 24/7! 8 minutes walk from the house
Drinks & Nightlife
From Lost in Translation - this is THE bar. 15 minutes away by foot and train. 10 min by taxi.
122 locals recommend
New York Grill
3-chōme-7-1-2 NishishinjukuFrom Lost in Translation - this is THE bar. 15 minutes away by foot and train. 10 min by taxi.