What to do in Shibuya
Author: Paul Scottyn
Category: Travel and Leisure
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As well as being home to some of the best Tokyo hostels, the Shibuya district is a must-visit for all travelers heading to Japan.
The Shibuya Station makes it easier to get to the bustling shopping and entertainment area from the majority of Tokyo hostels.
Shopping
As the unofficial fashion capital of Tokyo the Shibuya region is anything but short of shops. From sprawling department stores stocking the latest offerings from big brand labels to exclusive boutiques selling one-off design pieces, the district makes for an exciting afternoon out.
Park Street or Koen Dori is packed with shops and runs from the Yoyogi Park to the Maui department store, offering shops, Tokyo hostels and restaurants along the way.
The pedestrianized Spain Slope or Superinzaka leads up to the Parco department store but is backed with unusual boutiques and cafes.
As for department stores, most are owned by two rival companies Tokyu and Seibu, with each corporation operating several outlets.
Entertainment
Shibuya has as much to offer by nightfall as it does in the day, with multiple bars, restaurants and nightclubs on every street.
Grab a drink and find a seat to take in the atmosphere of Shibuya. As the trendiest, and most easily-recognizable, section of Tokyo visitors can spend hours spotting sections of the street used in countless films and music videos.
Crossing the scramble crossroad in front of Shibuya Station is an experience in itself, but watching the well-dressed locals swarm in millions of directions is one of the area's unbelievable sights.
Museums
For an alternative take on culture its worth heading to one Shibuya's museums. The Tobacco and Salt Museum, just down the Koen Dori from Parco, hosts a series of interesting exhibitions charting the history and culture of the two commodities - both of which were imported to Japan, or, as in the case of salt, had to be produced using innovative technologies.
The Electric Power Museum operated by the Tokyo Electr Power Company makes for an educational day out for visitors to Tokyo hostels. The impressive site allows guests to learn more about the role of electricity in society.
Broadcasting center NHK Studio Park is also open to the public and gives visitors the chance to see what happens behind the scenes at TV stations.
The National Yoyogi Stadium and park, used for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, is also worth a trip to Shibuya, as is the Bunkamura culture village which houses changing exhibitions, two cinemas, a concert hall and a theatre.
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Date Submitted: 8/29/2008
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