Guidebook for Shibuya
Food Scene
Local eateries- no tourist traps!
THE LATTE TOKYO
3-3 KamiyamachōGreat latte shop that uses milk from TOKYO!
Cute little coffeeshop with Stumptown coffee. Adjacent to a gallery. You must go in late March/April when their Sakura tree is in full bloom!
6 locals recommend
Paddlers Coffee
2-chōme-26-5 NishiharaCute little coffeeshop with Stumptown coffee. Adjacent to a gallery. You must go in late March/April when their Sakura tree is in full bloom!
3-chōme-38-11 Yoyogi
Ramen Douraku- Best ramen shop in town that’s been around for 35+ years!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fuglen Tokyo
1-chōme-16-11 TomigayaCoffeeshop in the morning, bar at night.
The famous bar from Lost in Translation where Bill Murray shared drinks with Scarlett Johansson. Amazing Tokyo View!
122 locals recommend
New York Grill
3-chōme-7-1-2 NishishinjukuThe famous bar from Lost in Translation where Bill Murray shared drinks with Scarlett Johansson. Amazing Tokyo View!
Shopping
Cute little Stationary shop, with some stylish trinkets from around Japan. The problem is, I have no idea when they're open!
Write&Draw
3-chōme-29-5 YoyogiCute little Stationary shop, with some stylish trinkets from around Japan. The problem is, I have no idea when they're open!
Essentials
Your local grocery shop. You can find everything you need, but they DO NOT take credit cards....
15 locals recommend
Maruman Store Sangūbashi
4-chōme-50-8 YoyogiYour local grocery shop. You can find everything you need, but they DO NOT take credit cards....
Laundromat with amazing washer and dryer. You can also drop your laundry off.
16 locals recommend
Wash&Fold Yoyogi
3-chōme-12-11 YoyogiLaundromat with amazing washer and dryer. You can also drop your laundry off.
Sightseeing
The most famous Shrine in Tokyo with a beautiful garden and museum. Sangubashi gate is about 5 minutes away from the house, and from there you can walk through the shrine to get to Harajuku area. On weekends you can see Japanese style wedding at the main shrine.
1219 locals recommend
Meiji Jingu Homotsuden
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōThe most famous Shrine in Tokyo with a beautiful garden and museum. Sangubashi gate is about 5 minutes away from the house, and from there you can walk through the shrine to get to Harajuku area. On weekends you can see Japanese style wedding at the main shrine.
Parks & Nature
You can jog, rent bike, picnic, people watch....
On weekends, there will be festivals.
1380 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōYou can jog, rent bike, picnic, people watch....
On weekends, there will be festivals.
If you have active kids, there is a huge playground here. In summertime, there is a splash pool.
Shinjuku Park
2-chōme-9 ShinjukuIf you have active kids, there is a huge playground here. In summertime, there is a splash pool.