Guidebook for Shibuya-ku
Parks & Nature
A park and much more. Often hosts free open air concerts and spontaneous parties. Almost every weekend are a variety of festivals from Thai to hip hop.
1380 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park
2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō A park and much more. Often hosts free open air concerts and spontaneous parties. Almost every weekend are a variety of festivals from Thai to hip hop.
Beautiful landscaped park that is nice for a stroll. Does have a small entrance fee though
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 NaitōmachiBeautiful landscaped park that is nice for a stroll. Does have a small entrance fee though
Food Scene
Organic, vegetarian semi-fast food in Shinjuku. Stylish hipster hangout
10 locals recommend
AIN SOPH. ripple
2-chōme-46-8 KabukichōOrganic, vegetarian semi-fast food in Shinjuku. Stylish hipster hangout
Tsukada Nojo is a chain of Japanese country style dining establishments noted for its' free range chicken, friendly atmosphere and dishes like the "Nabe Bijin" or "Beauty Hotpot".
6 locals recommend
Tsukada Nojo Nichinan
3-chōme-23-2 ShinjukuTsukada Nojo is a chain of Japanese country style dining establishments noted for its' free range chicken, friendly atmosphere and dishes like the "Nabe Bijin" or "Beauty Hotpot".
American sandwich chain for when you want custom made sandwiches and no guessing about your food
47 locals recommend
Subway
11-2 NihonbashikabutochōAmerican sandwich chain for when you want custom made sandwiches and no guessing about your food
Sorano Shibuya
4-17 SakuragaokachōFine tofu dining in a Japanese atmosphere
Reasonably priced and a popular with locals it is a go to option for sushi and seafood lovers
253 locals recommend
tsukji kiyomura
1-chōme-1-15 ŌkuboReasonably priced and a popular with locals it is a go to option for sushi and seafood lovers
Entertainment & Activities
Actually a dinner show but the food is nothing to write home about. Go for the spectacle
999 locals recommend
Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōActually a dinner show but the food is nothing to write home about. Go for the spectacle
Actually a prison themed dining bar that is like a cross between and haunted house and Chuck E Cheese. May be too intense for young children.
15 locals recommend
The Lockup
Actually a prison themed dining bar that is like a cross between and haunted house and Chuck E Cheese. May be too intense for young children.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chain of British style pubs that are popular with expats and locals alike
18 locals recommend
HUB Yoyogi Nishiguchi shop
1-chōme-32-11 YoyogiChain of British style pubs that are popular with expats and locals alike
Stylish DJ produced lounge where you can see Tokyo hipsters hanging out and being seen
65 locals recommend
Yoyogi Village
1-chōme-28-9 YoyogiStylish DJ produced lounge where you can see Tokyo hipsters hanging out and being seen
Arty Farty
2-chōme-11-7 ShinjukuLegendary gay bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district
Shopping
Department store for a taste of Japanese style with a slightly conservative bent
810 locals recommend
Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuDepartment store for a taste of Japanese style with a slightly conservative bent
Discount store overflowing with everything under the sun. The catchy theme song playing on loop and is an earworm.
707 locals recommend
Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
1-chōme-16-5 KabukichōDiscount store overflowing with everything under the sun. The catchy theme song playing on loop and is an earworm.
Getting Around
Manageable Yamanote Line Station convenitently a minute from Shinjuku and minutes to other locations in Tokyo
89 locals recommend
Yoyogi Station
1-chōme-34 YoyogiManageable Yamanote Line Station convenitently a minute from Shinjuku and minutes to other locations in Tokyo
Sangubashi Station
4-chōme-6 YoyogiMinutes away from the apartment
Biggest train station in the world and a place where even locals can get lost
1135 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuBiggest train station in the world and a place where even locals can get lost
Essentials
This chain of gourmet shop usually has a good selection of imported items as well as ready to eat deli items
21 locals recommend
Seijo Ishii Takadanobaba
2-chōme-13-2 TakadanobabaThis chain of gourmet shop usually has a good selection of imported items as well as ready to eat deli items
Maruetsu
6-chōme-27-29 ShinjukuLarge supermarket open late with some imported items
Same as the other Maruetsu with a slightly better selection of imported items
9 locals recommend
Maruetsu Yoyogi Uehara
1-chōme-18-12 UeharaSame as the other Maruetsu with a slightly better selection of imported items