Shibuya and Harajuku are the centers of youth culture and fashion.
Meiji Shrine records the highest number of visitors for the first shrine visit of the year in Japan, and it is blessed with rich greenery that makes it hard to believe you are in the city center. Just walking along the approach path is a soothing experience.
The "Hachiko Statue" stands right outside the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station. It is modeled after Hachiko, an Akita dog who waited at this spot for his owner to return from work in the 1920s, and continued to wait for nine years even after his owner passed away.
The "Shibuya Scramble Crossing" is an iconic spot in Tokyo where over 1,000 people cross at once, and it is said to be the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world.
Beyond the Shibuya Scramble Crossing lies the heart of Shibuya, where youth culture, fashion, and music converge. Starting from the arcade area in front of Shibuya Station, it extends widely from Udagawa Street to Culture Street and Dogenzaka Street.
Directly connected to and above JR Shibuya Station, "Shibuya Scramble Square" opened on November 1, 2019. It is a complex facility consisting of basement floors 2 to 45 plus a rooftop, and at approximately 229.7 meters tall, it is one of the tallest buildings around Shibuya Station.
It includes "SHIBUYA SKY," which consists of three zones: the transition space "SKY GATE" from the 14th to 45th floors, the outdoor observation space "SKY STAGE," and the indoor observation corridor "SKY GALLERY" on the 46th floor. From about 230 meters above ground, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Shibuya.
A shopping street about 350 meters long that stretches from Harajuku Station towards Meiji Street. It is home to many shops that offer unique fashion items that cannot be found elsewhere, making it a trendsetting spot that attracts attention from around the world.
With about 100 shops, including famous brand shops from Japan and abroad, trendy fashion, miscellaneous goods, cosmetics, and restaurants, it is bustling with many people every day.
It is surrounded by a rich forest, creating a mystical atmosphere.