Shibuya is a great place to stay if you want to experience the Tokyo night life.
And we haveloadsof recommendations for places to eat here its one of our favourite areas!
While Harajuku is home to Tokyosalternative youth culture, Shibuya is fairly mainstream by comparison.
Is Shibuya safe at night?
Much like the rest of Japan, Shibuya is safe at night and theres no areas to avoid.
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Witness the world-famous Shibuya Crossingin action Reputedly the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world!
We have heaps of great restaurant recommendations (see below).
Is Shibuya or Shinjuku better to stay at?
I often get asked the question of whether Shibuya or Shinjuku is better!
Both also offer good access to Tokyos main sights on the rail web connection.
Outside this exit is a statue first built in the 1930s in honour of a dog named Hachiko.
His master died suddenly one day, never to arrive at the station again.
Walk, eat and drink!
Mid afternoon is a good time to visit.
Neon signs and fairy-lit trees sparkle, and the crowds swell as Shibuya finds another gear.
Below are some of our tastiest, most interesting and best finds!
YOSHOKU
In Japanese cuisine,yoshokurefers to Japanese-style Western food.
Otheryoshokudishes like roast chicken, roast beef, soup and the like are also available.
The quality of the food here is extraordinary.
I still remember the taste of thejus(sauce) on those omelettes in the photo below.
RakeruAddress: B1F 1 Chome-12-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map).
Once ready, they are sent out to customers via a futuristic delivery system.
Plates are whizzed directly from the kitchen to the customer on an automated railing system snaking around the restaurant.
Novelty-value aside, there is a wide selection of sushi and the quality is very good for the price.
We tried it for the first time on our last trip and were impressed with the whole package!
There is one other branch in Tokyo, see below for details.
Genki SushiAddress: 24-8 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
(The beauty of the ticket system is youve already paid so they have to give you something!)
Branches can be found in Harajuku, Shinjuku, and many other locations around Tokyo.
AfuriAddress: 1F Grandeforesta, 3-63-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map).
The standard Musashi Ramen is the most popular order, with soy and miso flavours offered.
(Worth trying, but not our favourite ramen format to be honest.)
With 15 outlets across the city, getting yourself to a Menya Musashi is thankfully easier than ever.
Still, expect to queue, as this is one of the most perpetually popular ramen chains around.
Menya MusashiAddress: 2 Chome-8-5 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map).
Nishimura Fruits Parlorhas been serving up giant parfaits stacked with amazingly delicious fresh fruit since 1910.
But believe us, its worth trying at least once!
Also, be prepared to queue.
Wed recommend avoiding weekends if possible, when lines are longest.
Nishimura Fruits ParlorAddress: 2F 22-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map).
We joined the line atJoto Curryrecently to see what the fuss was all about.
One mouthful and we instantly understood why Joto Curry is such a local hit.
The spicing and sweetness is perfectly on point, the katsu juicy with a crunchy coating.
It also comes with enough rice to feed a sumo, so come hungry.
Joto CurryAddress: 3 Chome-18-7 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map).
Like, just kill us now?
SagataniAddress: 2 Chome-25-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map).
Its a comfortable local haunt that serves very agreeable yakitori at decent prices.
Breast meat is always a good bench test we like to use at anyyakitori-ya(yakitori restaurant).
Needless to say all other selections also get the thumbs up, with thigh and chicken wings particular highlights.
NishidayaAddress: B1F Pola Shibuya Bldg., 1 Chome-15-21 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map).
Every ingredient for the tonkatsu at Maisen is carefully prepared from scratch.
Maisens remains hands down the best we tonkatsu we have ever tried.
The Aoyama branch is the original, with a few other locations around the city including two within Shibuya.
MaisenAddress: 4 Chome-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map).
With helpful staff and an English menu, its foreigner-friendly while still remaining authentic.
Youll find all your typical seafood izakaya staples like grilled and fried fish, and decent sashimi platters.
Then snag the restaurant for more information about that restaurant as well as highlighting the marker on the map.
Zoom in and outby clicking the + and on the bottom left.
Click a marker on the mapto reveal more information about the restaurant.
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