Guidebook for Shibuya
Parks & Nature
Meiji Shrine is one of the most famous shrines of Japan. Very unique build, made by architects of Japan with a lot of history behind it. It was built in a special way where the plants were strategically set in certain places. Long story short, made they`re own forest! 5 min walking distance from room.
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Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōMeiji Shrine is one of the most famous shrines of Japan. Very unique build, made by architects of Japan with a lot of history behind it. It was built in a special way where the plants were strategically set in certain places. Long story short, made they`re own forest! 5 min walking distance from room.
One of the biggest parks in Tokyo. There are seasonal events in this park. If your lucky, you maybe able to experience these events!
Many locals like to go there, but recently there are other tourists. Very relaxing and a nice getaway from the busy city life.
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Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōOne of the biggest parks in Tokyo. There are seasonal events in this park. If your lucky, you maybe able to experience these events!
Many locals like to go there, but recently there are other tourists. Very relaxing and a nice getaway from the busy city life.
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest and most pleasant parks and one of the city's best cherry blossom viewing spots. It was opened to the public in 1949, after it had served as a garden for the Imperial Family since 1903.
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Shinjuku Gyoen þjóðgarðurinn
11 NaitōmachiShinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest and most pleasant parks and one of the city's best cherry blossom viewing spots. It was opened to the public in 1949, after it had served as a garden for the Imperial Family since 1903.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are abundance of local "izakayas" in this area. Izakayas are restaurant/bar in Japan where you can eat and drink. It is a bit different from a bar. Many kinds of food is served in these izakayas so even if you are not a drinker, you could still enjoy the delicious local food. 5min walking distance from your room.
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Omoide Yokochō
1 Chome-2 NishishinjukuThere are abundance of local "izakayas" in this area. Izakayas are restaurant/bar in Japan where you can eat and drink. It is a bit different from a bar. Many kinds of food is served in these izakayas so even if you are not a drinker, you could still enjoy the delicious local food. 5min walking distance from your room.
Golden Gai is a small, atmospheric nightlife district in Kabukicho packed with over 200 small bars and eateries. Most places are very small, seating only a few customers, and typically cater to a few regular customers. A few of the bars openly welcome foreign guests with signs and menus set outside listing prices in English.
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōGolden Gai is a small, atmospheric nightlife district in Kabukicho packed with over 200 small bars and eateries. Most places are very small, seating only a few customers, and typically cater to a few regular customers. A few of the bars openly welcome foreign guests with signs and menus set outside listing prices in English.
Food Scene
In the basement of most department stores of Japan is the exciting and famous "Depa-chika." It is like a open market but inside the basement of the department store.
And some shops offer food samples. If you are offered, try a bite. Enjoy top level flavors casually at shops with eat-in areas. The user friendliness for women coming alone is also a popular point.
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5-chōme-24-2 Sendagaya
In the basement of most department stores of Japan is the exciting and famous "Depa-chika." It is like a open market but inside the basement of the department store.
And some shops offer food samples. If you are offered, try a bite. Enjoy top level flavors casually at shops with eat-in areas. The user friendliness for women coming alone is also a popular point.
Arts & Culture
The centers of teen culture and the places to see what the hip kids are wearing these days. Unique, new fashion can be seen here and there is always something to "awe" at.
Shopping is also available around this area. About 15 min walking distance from your room.
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Kimono Tokyo Harajuku
1-chōme-19-8 JingūmaeThe centers of teen culture and the places to see what the hip kids are wearing these days. Unique, new fashion can be seen here and there is always something to "awe" at.
Shopping is also available around this area. About 15 min walking distance from your room.
Shopping
Not the most touristy store but every local knows Don Quijote pretty much has everything you need. It is a good place to get gifts for friends and colleagues, with some joke goods sections. It has everything from jewelry to snacks!
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Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
1-chōme-16-5 KabukichōNot the most touristy store but every local knows Don Quijote pretty much has everything you need. It is a good place to get gifts for friends and colleagues, with some joke goods sections. It has everything from jewelry to snacks!
One of Japan's biggest multimedia chain. You can find your basic electrical needs. Easier access than going to Akihabara, unless you are really into animations or mangas.
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Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
1-chōme-11-1 NishishinjukuOne of Japan's biggest multimedia chain. You can find your basic electrical needs. Easier access than going to Akihabara, unless you are really into animations or mangas.
Entertainment & Activities
A unique restaurant with a performance with robots. Hard to explain just by words, but it is an entertainment venue that is popular to tourists. Please search for more info on Robot Restaurant, Kabukicho.
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Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōA unique restaurant with a performance with robots. Hard to explain just by words, but it is an entertainment venue that is popular to tourists. Please search for more info on Robot Restaurant, Kabukicho.
Everything Else
The famous crossroad "scramble-kousaten" is one of Shibuya's main attractions. Women can shop at the famous "109." Where the teenagers and adults go to shop for clothes with originality and variety. The building is filled with women's fashion clothes.
You can also enjoy different kinds of food, bars, izakaya's, shopping, and more. Walking around Shibuya can also be enjoyable.
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Shibuya Cast
1-chōme-23-21 ShibuyaThe famous crossroad "scramble-kousaten" is one of Shibuya's main attractions. Women can shop at the famous "109." Where the teenagers and adults go to shop for clothes with originality and variety. The building is filled with women's fashion clothes.
You can also enjoy different kinds of food, bars, izakaya's, shopping, and more. Walking around Shibuya can also be enjoyable.
Named after a kabuki theater, whose construction plans have never been realized, Japan's largest red light district features countless restaurants, bars, nightclubs, pachinko parlors, love hotels and a wide variety of red light establishments for all sexes and sexual orientations. 15-20 min walking distance.
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Kabukicho
Named after a kabuki theater, whose construction plans have never been realized, Japan's largest red light district features countless restaurants, bars, nightclubs, pachinko parlors, love hotels and a wide variety of red light establishments for all sexes and sexual orientations. 15-20 min walking distance.