Crowed, young, and full of students, overall reputation of Shibuya is safe, clean and livery shopping district. Some times at night, you may encounter some students having too much to drink, but don’t worry they are just having fun. Shibuya can be expressed as mix culture of everything from young to old. Prime reason for “mixed” atmosphere is that Shibuya is a terminal and transit point for various train and subway lines such as JR Yamanote, Saikyo Line, Tokyu Toyoko, Den-en-toshi Line Keio Inokashira Line , Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line.
Shibuya is in walking distance from Omotesando and Harajuku so if you are interested in fashion of Harajyuku Girls or more sophisticated fashion of Omotesando, take a walk from Shibuya. Also a train ride from Shibuya on Tokyu Toyoko line, is one of the cheapest way to get to Yokohama.
Harajyuku Fashion is like a Halloween party, where you can ware almost anything you want, as long as it is creative and self-expressed. Idea to understand Harajyuku fashion is to break all boundaries of existing concept and do it your own way! Mismatching and mixture of Western and Japanese, as well as schoolgirl uniform with punk hair is another popular style. Another attraction in Harajyuku is a gothic fashion if that’s your taste.
Hachiko is nothing much but a statue of a dog at the entrance of Shibuya Station. The story of loyal dog, Hachiko, however, is very striking to the heart, and it worth paying a visit or use it for meeting your friend by saying “ See you at Hachiko at 3:00 o’clock.” If you don’t mind being less stylish then saying see you at Starbucks that is.
The story of loyal dog Hachiko is sad but a heart moving story. The owner of Hachiko was Hidesaburo Ueno a professor of University of Tokyo. Every day Hachiko would greet his master at end of the day at Shibuya station. Ueno passed away in 1925 but Hachiko continued to come to Shibuya Station every day and waited day after day for his master to return to Shibuya Station. Isn’t it a nice story? This is not fiction but a true story. If you are not satisfied with only the statue, you can also visit National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno. to see the actual Hachiko exhibited as stuffing.
Interested in Tobacco and Salt? The museum has quite a history dating back to 1932. Tobacco has been quite important in the world history spreading as important trading commodity from South America to other parts of the world. In the museum, the origins of smoking, spread of tobacco and history of tobacco are exhibited. The museum is run by Japan Tobacco Inc, who once monopolized sales of tobacco and salt in Japan. Due to it’s history, the museum also has interesting exhibits on salt.
Operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company, this unique museum give insight on how electricity is generated and how power plant works. Displays are easy to understand, and often allows visitors to participate in video games and play with the cycling games etc. Best part of it is that is free and entertaining to children. ** Open 10:00 to 18:00 / closed on Wednesday
With Bunkamura, you will notice that Shibuya is home of Tokyu group. Bunkamura has been established by Tokyu group, as muti-cultural complex where you can find theatre, cinemas, concert hall and museums. Check out the scheduleof Bunkamura to find world class music, drama and modern art. The Museum is know to have organized various unique exhibitions introducing master pieces of the world in contemporary style. Event calendar for museum exhibition can be found at: English info on Bunkamura
If you want to just stroll around to do some quality shopping but not so in the high-end, Shibuya is recommendable. Start off with Shibuya 109, mostly ladies fashion, very extreme and unique, if that’s what you are looking for. Shibuya 109-2 is a annex of 109, where you can find men’s fashion on 5th and 6th floor. If you care for more conventional matured fashion and other items, check out Marui, Parco, and Tokyu Hands, and Shibuya Seibu. If you have plenty of time, and the weather is nice, then it is worth a try to walk to Aoyama. Take a triangular walk from Shibuya on Koendori street, to Yoyogi park, then head to Harajyuku, Omotesando then to Aoyama.
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