Guidebook for Shibuya-ku
Shopping
A great spot to peruse books, sip on some Starbucks coffee, and just unwind after a long day. Plenty of English magazines & tons of books on art, fashion and photography. YELP: http://bit.ly/1pkArKB
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Tsutaya Books Daikanyama
17-5 SarugakuchōA great spot to peruse books, sip on some Starbucks coffee, and just unwind after a long day. Plenty of English magazines & tons of books on art, fashion and photography. YELP: http://bit.ly/1pkArKB
Don Quijote is a chain of large discount stores that sell almost everything under the sun 24/7. It is a must-see, whether to shop or to experience the wacky side of Japan. YELP: http://bit.ly/1Rjrbgs
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Don Quijote is a chain of large discount stores that sell almost everything under the sun 24/7. It is a must-see, whether to shop or to experience the wacky side of Japan. YELP: http://bit.ly/1Rjrbgs
Kappabashi is a shopping street between Ueno & Asakusa, lined with dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurants. Plastic food, knives & cooking gadgets galore
YELP: http://bit.ly/1S3R2w1
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Kappabashi Dōgu-gai (Eldhúsgripagata)
3-chōme-18-2 MatsugayaKappabashi is a shopping street between Ueno & Asakusa, lined with dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurants. Plastic food, knives & cooking gadgets galore
YELP: http://bit.ly/1S3R2w1
Sightseeing
Right outside this station at Hachiko entrance, you'll find the famous Shibuya Scramble. It's a whirlwind of people trying to get to the station or get away from there. It's insane!
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Shibuya Sky Souvenir Shop
2-chōme-24 ShibuyaRight outside this station at Hachiko entrance, you'll find the famous Shibuya Scramble. It's a whirlwind of people trying to get to the station or get away from there. It's insane!
The heart of Japanese "Otaku" culture. The main place for anime and technology buffs. No trip to Tokyo is complete without stopping by here.
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Akihabara
The heart of Japanese "Otaku" culture. The main place for anime and technology buffs. No trip to Tokyo is complete without stopping by here.
This Kamakura & the Kita Kamakura station are stations that will be the main stations for visiting the major sites in the area. This station is especially well suited for accessing the beach area.
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Kamakura Station
1-chōme-1-15 OnarimachiThis Kamakura & the Kita Kamakura station are stations that will be the main stations for visiting the major sites in the area. This station is especially well suited for accessing the beach area.
This station is located in one of my favorite areas, Ueno. It's chaotic, packed, and a little bit old fashioned. I think there were probably many areas like this in Japan 40-50 years ago. Check it out
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Ueno Station
7-chōme-1 UenoThis station is located in one of my favorite areas, Ueno. It's chaotic, packed, and a little bit old fashioned. I think there were probably many areas like this in Japan 40-50 years ago. Check it out
This seafood market and auction area is popular destination for tourists. You would need to get there super early (5AM?) to fully experience it. But great seafood all day.
YELP: http://bit.ly/1pKeWnh
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Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiThis seafood market and auction area is popular destination for tourists. You would need to get there super early (5AM?) to fully experience it. But great seafood all day.
YELP: http://bit.ly/1pKeWnh
This famous spot, which is the crossing between Shibuya station and the Tsutaya & Starbucks building is probably the most insane street crossing in Japan if not the world.
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Shibuya Crossing
1-chōme-2-1 DōgenzakaThis famous spot, which is the crossing between Shibuya station and the Tsutaya & Starbucks building is probably the most insane street crossing in Japan if not the world.
Everything Else
A very popular area with nice restaurants and also the famous Japanese bar area known as "Ebisu Yokocho" for a Japanese dining experience you won't forget.
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Ebisu Station
1-chōme-5 EbisuminamiA very popular area with nice restaurants and also the famous Japanese bar area known as "Ebisu Yokocho" for a Japanese dining experience you won't forget.
A great area with a high concentration of quality restaurants of all price-ranges and a beautiful river to walk along. Ideal for Spring Hanami/cherrry blossom season.
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Nakameguro
A great area with a high concentration of quality restaurants of all price-ranges and a beautiful river to walk along. Ideal for Spring Hanami/cherrry blossom season.
This is the closest station to the apt. It's a 5-6 min. walk. Best way to access the station is through the Peacock supermarket "mall" to the elevated bridge to the North entrance/exit of the station.
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Daikanyama Station
19-4 DaikanyamachōThis is the closest station to the apt. It's a 5-6 min. walk. Best way to access the station is through the Peacock supermarket "mall" to the elevated bridge to the North entrance/exit of the station.
The Nakameguro station is a popular station that links the Tokyu Toyoko line & the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line. This station is home to some of the best dining options in Tokyo. The river walk is a must.
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Naka-Meguro Station
3-chōme-4-1 KamimeguroThe Nakameguro station is a popular station that links the Tokyu Toyoko line & the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line. This station is home to some of the best dining options in Tokyo. The river walk is a must.
This is a major station of Yokohama city. It links the JR East, Tokyu, Keikyu, Sotetsu, MInatomirai, & the Municipal subway trains. Tokyo, Kamakura & other major tourist areas are easily accessible.
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Yokohama Station
Takashima-2-chōme-16 Nishi WardThis is a major station of Yokohama city. It links the JR East, Tokyu, Keikyu, Sotetsu, MInatomirai, & the Municipal subway trains. Tokyo, Kamakura & other major tourist areas are easily accessible.
This popular area is a collection of Japanese pubs and restaurants. The vibe is lively and food and drinks are inexpensive. It's like a constant party & a great experience
YELP: http://bit.ly/1UeIJkm
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Ebisu-Yokocho
1-chōme-7-4 EbisuThis popular area is a collection of Japanese pubs and restaurants. The vibe is lively and food and drinks are inexpensive. It's like a constant party & a great experience
YELP: http://bit.ly/1UeIJkm
Large park with a large pond surrounded by trees. Popular for families. You can rent "swan" boats to peddle around on the pond. The Ghilbi Museum is also located on the park grounds. One of my favorite parks in Tokyo, and of course great restaurants and shops are never too far near the station. WIKI page: http://bit.ly/1MoEroc
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Inokashira Park
1-chōme-18-31 GotenyamaLarge park with a large pond surrounded by trees. Popular for families. You can rent "swan" boats to peddle around on the pond. The Ghilbi Museum is also located on the park grounds. One of my favorite parks in Tokyo, and of course great restaurants and shops are never too far near the station. WIKI page: http://bit.ly/1MoEroc
Shimokitazawa (下北沢) is a commercial and entertainment district in Setagaya, Tokyo. The neighbourhood is well known for the density of small independent fashion retailers, cafes, theaters, bars and live music venues. I think of it as the grungy, hip area of Tokyo and consider it as one of my favorite areas to spend a day on a weekend.
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Shimo-Kitazawa Station
2-chōme-24-2 KitazawaShimokitazawa (下北沢) is a commercial and entertainment district in Setagaya, Tokyo. The neighbourhood is well known for the density of small independent fashion retailers, cafes, theaters, bars and live music venues. I think of it as the grungy, hip area of Tokyo and consider it as one of my favorite areas to spend a day on a weekend.
If you need a dryer for your clothes instead of hang-drying in the bathroom or the balcony doorway, come here to use the dryers. 100 yen for I think 7 minutes. I usually let it run for 400 yen and it seems to do the work. Large washing machines are available as well. It is about a 2-minute walk from the apartment and is open 24 hours. Shares the same address as "Why Juice" juice shop, which is right next door.
Why Juice？
If you need a dryer for your clothes instead of hang-drying in the bathroom or the balcony doorway, come here to use the dryers. 100 yen for I think 7 minutes. I usually let it run for 400 yen and it seems to do the work. Large washing machines are available as well. It is about a 2-minute walk from the apartment and is open 24 hours. Shares the same address as "Why Juice" juice shop, which is right next door.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place for craft beer and great pizza. English menus & service is available so you will feel right at home. YUM!-> Brewer's Pie & Shimaguni stout & Kurofune porter. YELP: http://bit.ly/1pqBoSp
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Baird Beer Nakameguro Taproom
2-chōme-1-3 KamimeguroA great place for craft beer and great pizza. English menus & service is available so you will feel right at home. YUM!-> Brewer's Pie & Shimaguni stout & Kurofune porter. YELP: http://bit.ly/1pqBoSp
If you're craving US style pit BBQ & craft beer, in a hip, cool atmosphere, there's no better place than Hatos. Reservations recommended: beer@hatosbar.com . YELP LINK: http://bit.ly/1V89CG8
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HATOSBAR
1-chōme-3-5 NakameguroIf you're craving US style pit BBQ & craft beer, in a hip, cool atmosphere, there's no better place than Hatos. Reservations recommended: beer@hatosbar.com . YELP LINK: http://bit.ly/1V89CG8
A popular English pub for local expats with good food and atmosphere. Many nights there is live music by local musicians. No cover, fair prices.
YELP: http://bit.ly/1M6jgqS
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What the Dickens!
1-chōme-13-3 EbisunishiA popular English pub for local expats with good food and atmosphere. Many nights there is live music by local musicians. No cover, fair prices.
YELP: http://bit.ly/1M6jgqS
This is a popular craft beer bar in Shibuya. They serve great selection of beers and some nice finger food.
YELP: http://bit.ly/1Rb43DV
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Goodbeer faucets
1-chōme-29-1 ShōtōThis is a popular craft beer bar in Shibuya. They serve great selection of beers and some nice finger food.
YELP: http://bit.ly/1Rb43DV
Food Scene
This restaurant/brewery operated by Kirin offers some great beer brewed on premises as well as some great dishes. It's a bit price-y though, but good for a nice dinner. YELP: http://bit.ly/1pHWagb
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Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo
13-1 DaikanyamachōThis restaurant/brewery operated by Kirin offers some great beer brewed on premises as well as some great dishes. It's a bit price-y though, but good for a nice dinner. YELP: http://bit.ly/1pHWagb
One of the best places for pork broth (Tonkotsu) ramen. This is a chain, which started in Fukuoka, serves consistently great ramen. YELP: http://bit.ly/1ahc5L7
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Ippudo Ramen Ebisu
1-chōme-3-13 HirooOne of the best places for pork broth (Tonkotsu) ramen. This is a chain, which started in Fukuoka, serves consistently great ramen. YELP: http://bit.ly/1ahc5L7
Afuri serves a delicious Yuzu/salt (seafood based) ramen. Considered one of the best by many, it is worth trying out if you want to try some great ramen. YELP: http://bit.ly/1U3bmBA
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AFURI
1-chōme-1-7 EbisuAfuri serves a delicious Yuzu/salt (seafood based) ramen. Considered one of the best by many, it is worth trying out if you want to try some great ramen. YELP: http://bit.ly/1U3bmBA
This small Osaka-style izakaya was shown on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown as a favorite of famous sushi chef Naomichi Yasuda. The name wasn't mentioned, but I know!
YELP: http://bit.ly/1nKw5eU
MAHAKALA
This small Osaka-style izakaya was shown on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown as a favorite of famous sushi chef Naomichi Yasuda. The name wasn't mentioned, but I know!
YELP: http://bit.ly/1nKw5eU
This place serves up authentic NYC style pizza, by the slice. You may not think you want pizza while in Japan, but don't be surprised if you change your mind. This it it! YELP: http://bit.ly/251mlyE
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Pizza Slice
1-3 SarugakuchōThis place serves up authentic NYC style pizza, by the slice. You may not think you want pizza while in Japan, but don't be surprised if you change your mind. This it it! YELP: http://bit.ly/251mlyE
This is a popular place for gyoza, which are pork dumplings. There is usually a line in the evenings, but it's expected for great cheap food and beer and great atmosphere!
YELP: http://bit.ly/1YY2YlU
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Harajuku Gyozaro
6-chōme-2-4 JingūmaeThis is a popular place for gyoza, which are pork dumplings. There is usually a line in the evenings, but it's expected for great cheap food and beer and great atmosphere!
YELP: http://bit.ly/1YY2YlU
Sanjugodan, which means "35 steps" is a great restaurant which features some nice meals and drinks. Try the roasted Mackeral. Its a must!
YELP: http://bit.ly/1RaZj18
TokyoFOOD:http://bit.ly/21Cyxl1
35 steps bistro
Sanjugodan, which means "35 steps" is a great restaurant which features some nice meals and drinks. Try the roasted Mackeral. Its a must!
YELP: http://bit.ly/1RaZj18
TokyoFOOD:http://bit.ly/21Cyxl1
Located within a few steps of the apartment, this place serves some great sandwiches. Not exactly cheap, but I think they are worth the price if you are craving a nice sized sandwich. YELP: http://bit.ly/1pARx7h
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King George Sandwich Bar
11-13 DaikanyamachōLocated within a few steps of the apartment, this place serves some great sandwiches. Not exactly cheap, but I think they are worth the price if you are craving a nice sized sandwich. YELP: http://bit.ly/1pARx7h
THE COFFEESHOP
A small, simple, but modern coffee stop in Daikanyama.
A nice branch (of a LA cafe) with outdoor seating to enjoy a nice meal and coffee. Gets crowded for good reason.
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Urth Caffe (Daikanyama)
8-9 SarugakuchōA nice branch (of a LA cafe) with outdoor seating to enjoy a nice meal and coffee. Gets crowded for good reason.
Arts & Culture
You've heard about it. Robots, lasers, music, and outlandishly dressed girls... This is Japan! It's an "only in Japan" experience. You can probably skip the meal though. YELP: http://bit.ly/21Kw4a6
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Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōYou've heard about it. Robots, lasers, music, and outlandishly dressed girls... This is Japan! It's an "only in Japan" experience. You can probably skip the meal though. YELP: http://bit.ly/21Kw4a6
Popular museum for fans of Hayao Miyazaki film fans. I haven't been myself but I know it's very popular with tourists and locals alike. Official page: http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/
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Listasafn borgarinnar Mitaka
1-chōme-1-83 ShimorenjakuPopular museum for fans of Hayao Miyazaki film fans. I haven't been myself but I know it's very popular with tourists and locals alike. Official page: http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/
You find yourself locked in a room. Around you, are people in the same situation as you are. -How do you escape???- This is a popular "escape" game where you are locked in a room and have to find a way out. There is apparently a haunted house version of this here at the Asakusa location. I never tried it but sounds like a fun way to spend some time. Official page: http://realescapegame.jp/about/
Interesting article on it: https://japandaily.jp/experiencing-real-escape-game-tokyo-2944/
Real Escape Room Asakusa
1-chōme-17-2 AzumabashiYou find yourself locked in a room. Around you, are people in the same situation as you are. -How do you escape???- This is a popular "escape" game where you are locked in a room and have to find a way out. There is apparently a haunted house version of this here at the Asakusa location. I never tried it but sounds like a fun way to spend some time. Official page: http://realescapegame.jp/about/
Interesting article on it: https://japandaily.jp/experiencing-real-escape-game-tokyo-2944/