Known for
The crossing by Hachiko, the Center-gai shops and the Dogenzaka hill. By the station, along the south edge of Miyashita Park, Nonbei Yokocho hides a narrow row of small bars.
The crossing that stays full
Shibuya
Shibuya · 渋谷
the crossing by Hachiko, Center-gai, Dogenzaka
Shibuya is the crossing in front of the station, the Hachiko statue, and a crowd that moves every way at once. Center-gai runs north from it. Dogenzaka climbs southwest, with clubs and small halls. What you watch here is how the neighbourhood works at night, not the buildings.
Why go
Toward evening and at night. The crossing is full by day as well, but Shibuya is the choice once the signs light up and people stay. In the morning there is nothing to do in the square except cross it.
Where to stay
For anyone who wants the night city without a train. Loud, young, and the station is one of the main junctions. There will not be a quiet morning. Harajuku and Shimokitazawa are short rides when the day should be something else.
Local guide
Fedor Samorodov · guide
Hachiko stands at the northwest corner of the crossing. Center-gai runs north from it. Nonbei Yokocho is the narrow bar crack just north of the station, at the south edge of Miyashita Park. Watch only the screens over the crossing and you will walk past it.
Where to have it
- Meikyoku Kissa Lion — Кресла сто лет смотрят не друг на друга, а на огромные колонки. Смотритель сам чинит звук, а кофе варят способом из лондонской пекарни.
- Studio Mule — Квартира на третьем этаже, где лейбл крутит пластинки на старой технике и наливает вино из того, что открыто сегодня.
- The SG Club — Узкий дом: на первом этаже пьют залпом, в подвале медленно, а большую часть бокала готовят днём без гостей. Хозяина часто нет в городе, поэтому вечер держит команда.