One of the most famous landmark in the area is the Hachiko statue, meeting point but also photo spot for tourists. Don’t hesitate to take a moment to watch all the lights turn red at the same time and see the pedestrians surging into the intersection, a sight that never wearies.
Literally two minutes away from the crossing is the perfect place for those looking for a more traditional experience: Nonbei Yokocho. Meaning literally “drinkers alley”, this Showa retro style street is filled with dozens of traditional taverns.
In the walkway within Mark City, a famous shopping facility in the area, is a masterpiece by Taro Okamoto, Myth of Tomorrow. This huge mural features the moment of an atomic bomb, and is a powerful artwork to see.

Located near the Shibuya crossing, Center Gai is like a never-ending concentration of restaurants, karaoke and bars. It’s in the 1950s that the area started to be frequented by young people, after improvement works were done on the Udagawa River, responsible of several flood damage in the area.
Close to Center Gai, another street is worth the visit: Spain Zaka. Known for its unique Mediterranean atmosphere, it is full of small shops and restaurants.

At the west of Shibuya station, Dogenzaka is an area where the crowd never seems to dies down, with its streets full of entertainment center, restaurants and shopping facilities.
At the corner of the street, a visit to the Shibuya 109 is a must-do for any first-timer in the area. More than a hundred stores are located inside this fashion sanctuary, and most of them changes on a yearly basis, a way to follow (and make!) the latest trends.

Another famous stop by is the Don Quijote discount store. Very popular with foreign tourists and locals alike, it is the perfect place to find souvenirs, clothes, electronics and much more.