Things to do in Shibuya, Tokyo

One of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings. Mark walks across it on his way to dinner.

"One of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings. Mark walks across it on his way to dinner."

A busy business and shopping area of Tokyo. It is also known for its popular after-work izakaya, including the yakitori restaurant where Mark has dinner.

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A 360° open-air rooftop observation deck 230 m above Shibuya Crossing, with views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Expect queues.

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One of Shibuya's busiest streets, filled with shops, fast food and chain restaurants.

"One of Shibuya's busiest streets, filled with shops, fast food and chain restaurants."

The fashion building that is the capital of Shibuya's gyaru fashion culture. It is worth a visit just for the crazy vibe inside.

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A rooftop that offers a unique top-down view of Shibuya Crossing.

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A shopping complex home to the official Nintendo store and the Pokémon Center. It is a great spot for exclusive gaming and anime merchandise.

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A complex by the station mentioned as a spot for free overhead views of the scramble crossing.

"A complex by the station mentioned as a spot for free overhead views of the scramble crossing."

A 'meat alleyway' of izakaya-style eateries in Shibuya, good for experiencing Japanese drinking and dining culture.

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A cafe in Tokyu Plaza Shibuya staffed by dozens of SoftBank Pepper robots that serve and entertain customers.

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A gritty, neon-lit Shibuya district full of love hotels and nightlife. It is a top night photography spot with a Blade Runner atmosphere.

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A popular meeting spot honouring the loyal Akita dog Hachiko, who waited at Shibuya Station for his deceased owner every day for 9 years.

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A modern urban space built above a train line that combines shopping, dining and a rooftop park.

"A modern urban space built above a train line that combines shopping, dining and a rooftop park."

A Studio Ghibli store in Miyashita Park that sells limited-edition Ghibli merchandise.

"A Studio Ghibli store in Miyashita Park that sells limited-edition Ghibli merchandise."

Bakery with a large range of fresh sweet and savory baked goods. Highlights include a crispy curry bread, a fluffy pistachio cream bun and a peppery, cheesy egg sando.

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Part coffee shop, part streetwear store in residential Shibuya, with comfy leather couches. It serves a great salted caramel latte and matcha.

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Conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Parco with decently priced sushi, mostly made fresh to order. The range runs from tuna and gunkan to more extravagant seafood-loaded pieces.

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Legendary yakitori restaurant packed with locals at the counter. Set courses include gizzard, chicken skin, liver, quail eggs, rare chicken and unagi.

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