Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo's most famous attractions. Every two minutes the lights all change at the same time and pedestrians cross from every direction - at peak times in the late afternoon several thousand will cross during one interval. The crossing was used in the movies 'Tokyo Drift' and 'Lost in Translation' and is a must see spot when visting Tokyo. Shibuya itself is a young persons shopping area with trendy and hipster shops, as well as big name places and department stores. Immediately north of the intersecion is Centa-Gai Street, the main shopping street of Shibuya.
Shibuya Crossing is where every two minutes pedestrians cross from all directions. A good spot to grab a photo from above is the promenade between Shibuya JR station and Mark City.
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There are lots of Pedestrian only shopping streets in Shibuya, but this is the most famous and the most lively. It's not really so long, but it is usually crowded and a great place to get a location shot.
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'Hachi' met his master at Shibuya station everyday in the 1920's. The owner died one day while at work, but Hachi came back everyday for nine years. The statue is dedicated to the loyal dog.
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360º open air observatory on the top of Shibuya Scramble Square building offers great views of the city and Shibuya below. Best to buy tickets in advance. Open 10am to 10:30pm.
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Shibuya shopping tends toward younger styles - but almost all the big fashion names and brands can be found either as independent shops, or inside the many department stores.
This Shibuya icon holds floor after floor of small boutiques, mostly targeting young women. It's a good way to get a feel for styles currently in fashion. No photos inside are allowed!
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Shibuya is a great place just to wander about and check out shops and go up any street to see where it goes. To Yoyogi park or Harajuku is only a 20 minute walk northward.
EST Sega has many purikura machines on its first floor. Purikura machines allow you or your group to take several photos together and are a great way to memorialize your trip!
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Shibuya isn't the closest station to Yoyogi park, but walking northward through Shibuya, and then past the NHK studios, brings one eventually to Yoyogi park - Tokyo's largest public park.
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'Cat Street' is a back road between Shibuya and Harajuku, is a pleasant way to go. There are loads of small shops, as well as big brand places, along the entire strip, but the area has a quaint feel.
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It's only a 20 minute walk or so, just follow Meiji-dori ave or Cat street northward to the Harajuku / Omotesando shopping area. Going directly north from Shibuya brings one to Yoyogi park.
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