Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Shibuya / Harajuku / Omotesando Area

  • Shibuya Hikarie
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    4.0
    524 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Shibuya 2-21-1
    This is a multi-purpose high-rise building near Shibuya Station. Opened in 2012, a collection of approximately 200 shops, including fashion, household goods, and food stores catering to people of all ages, are assembled in the ShinQs shopping area. The building houses, in addition to cafes and restaurants, a musical theater, the Tokyu Theater Orb, and an event hall. The many upper level office floors are home to global businesses. It is one of Shibuya's landmark towers, attracting many visitors.

    Cool place, on a high end side. Accross from new Shibuya Scramble Square. Few shops and restaurants. Right above the station

  • Shibuya109
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    4.0
    608 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dougenzaka 2-29-1
    This mall filled with shops on the cutting edge of youth fashion located in the Dogenzaka area of Shibuya City is popularly known as “Marukyu.” In addition to ladies fashion and cosmetic shops, here patrons can also find stores carrying unique items created in collaboration with famous young entertainers. Restaurants can be found on the seventh floor serving authentic Italian pasta and novel desserts. Known as a mecca for young people, this popular spot has come to be a symbol of Shibuya.

    I am in my forties so I would say, if you want to browse or eat, then yes. To buy, probably not. This is one of those pretty department stores. Some of the items were nice but I have gone past the...

  • Omotesando Hills
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    4.0
    311 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jingumae 4-12-10
    This mixed-use complex was built on the site of the former Dosokai Aoyama Apartments that were a landmark of Omotesando. With a prominent existence in Omotesando, a place where Japan’s cultural trends originate, the complex is known for its concentration of global brand shops and Japan main stores. The facility is full of shops handling refined urban products. The creative architecture designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando is a must-see.

    While the street is pristine, this wasn’t for me, i prefer to shop local and not a large high end chains but the stores are inviting and stunningly classy. Omotesandō Street is tree-lined street that...

  • LaForet HARAJUKU
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    4.0
    195 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jingumae 1-11-6
    This fashion building with six floors above ground and two underground floors opened in 1978 at the intersection of Omotesando and Meiji-dori Avenue. LaForet has been an originator for leading Harajuku fashion, art and culture, with many shops inside ranging from trendy apparel shops to unique fashion brands, and has achieved landmark status in Harajuku. The sixth floor LaForet Museum Harajuku hosts exhibitions and concerts.

    Loved this alternative department store in the Shibuya area. We started at the bottom and worked our way up. There are scores of small shops that cater to wildly different styles and tastes...

  • Shibuya Mark City
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    3.5
    159 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dougenzaka 1-12-1
    This complex facility that is directly connected to Keio Inokashira Line's Shibuya Station is divided up in the East hotel tower and the West office tower. The commercial area from the first basement floor underground to the fourth floor above ground is filled with various stores including those offering trendy fashion or miscellaneous goods as well as restaurants. Since there is a highway bus and direct airport shuttle terminal on the fifth floor, this is also a popular spot for foreign tourists to enjoy meals. In the Toyoko Noren Gai (the Toyoko Noren Street) food area occupying the first basement floors visitors will find famous shops representing Tokyo and there is also a direct passageway to the food area inside the Tokyu Department Store's Toyoko branch.

    Nice design but not the most exciting place! Connected to JR Shibuya Station. Eateries are the best part! Clean and well kept.

  • Yoyogi National Gymnasium
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    4.0
    149 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jinnan 2-1-1
    This sports complex in the Jinnan district of Tokyo’s Shibuya City is comprised of two gymnasiums, an indoor pool, and an outdoor futsal court. It was constructed for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Both the First and Second Gymnasiums were designed by the representative Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, and have a suspension style roof design that is unusual even by global standards. In addition to hosting matches for volleyball, futsal, handball, and basketball, it is often used for events such as concerts and martial arts tournaments.

    Always a marvellous-looking building, its a bit hard to see in all its glory at the moment as its being redeveloped in time for the 2020 Olympic Games. At that time I expect it to look fantastic.

  • Yoyogi Park
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Yoyogikamizonochou , Jinnan 2
    A metropolitan park adjacent to four stations including Harajuku Station and Yoyogi-koen Station. There are forest parks in area A, and an athletic field and event halls in area B. The park, full of greenery, is familiar to the people of Tokyo as a place for relaxation with its bird sanctuaries where people can bird-watch, and the biggest dog run in Tokyo. It is famous for holding many flea markets and events.
  • Takashimaya Times Square
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    4.0
    219 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Sendagaya 5-24-2
    A large mall with 14 floors above ground and two below, Takashimaya Times Square is conveniently connected directly to JR Shinjuku Station on floor B1 and is also just a two minute walk from the New South Gate. The facility hosts an abundant variety of restaurants and shops selling fashionable clothing, lifestyle goods, and furniture-there's even a kids floor! Various events and exhibitions are held in the art gallery on the 10th floor and event venue on the 11th.

    If you are in Shinjuku I recommend popping into Takashimaya to see what the heck Japanese departments stores are all about. Id particularly go to the basement where youll see the most amazing...

  • SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE
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    4.0
    81 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Shibuya 2-24-12

    Another high rise building, busy and chaotic but it has a cool atmosphere. Offices, shops, loads of eateries, an observation deck and more. Connected to Shibuya station. The eateries are good but...

  • Tower Records Shibuya
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jinnan 1-22-14
    This record store is considered one of the world’s largest music stores and is located in Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo. It is a large specialty shop with a variety of genre of CDs. Genres are divided into each floor such as J-pop, rock, and classical music, and the interior theme of each floor is different for each genre. Many events by artists and performers are held in the event space on the basement floor and the eighth floor as well as the floor with the grand piano. There is a café on the rooftop, and at night it is an adult space where you can enjoy music while drinking and smoking.
  • National Noh Theatre
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    4.5
    37 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Sendagaya 4-18-1
    This theater is a theater dedicated to the performing art of Noh, and is located in Sendagaya, Shibuya City of Tokyo. This theater was built for the purpose of preserving and promulgating one of Japan's traditional performing arts, Noh play, which has a history of over 600 years. In addition to the ongoing independent performances, performance for Noh appreciation classes with accompanying narration are also presented for the students and general public groups. Adjoining the theater, the Noh play library displays many of the treasured materials of the arts. This theater also is engaged in nurturing future artists for the Noh performing art.

    I have thoroughly enjoyed performance on 14th of October 2022. It was meant for visitors and started with very interesting commentary in English, followed by Kyogen “Suminuri” and Noh “ Shoki...

  • National Arena
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    Tokyo Shinjuku-ku
  • National Olympics Memorial Youth Center
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Yoyogikamizonochou 3-1
    This urban youth education facility is the largest of its kind in the country. Situated in the woods of Tokyo's lush Yoyogi, the facility is used for all kinds of youth and youth educator training sessions and also provides spaces and opportunities for a wide array of activities, including cultural, artistic, athletic, and international exchange-oriented.
  • Shibuya Municipal Shoto Art Museum
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    4.0
    64 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Shoto 2-14-14

    津田青楓の展覧会に行きました。夏目漱石が現役の頃の作品の表紙絵を沢山作った方です。決っして広い敷地ではないですが居心地良い空間でゆっくり過ごせました。

  • WATARI-UM Watari Museum of Contemporary Art
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    3.5
    74 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jingumae 3-7-6
    A private art museum in Jingumae, Shibuya. It focuses on worldwide contemporary art and holds numerous exhibitions based on original concepts such as photography and designs. The building, with the impressive striped patterned outer wall, was designed by a Swiss architect, Mario Botta. The name of the museum comes from director and the curator of the museum, the Watari Family.

    This is an art museum owned by an individual, mainly characterized by an exhibition of contemporary art. When I visited, an exhibition of famous Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto was held. There...

  • Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya
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    4.0
    49 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Sakuragaokachou 23-21 Shibuya Ward Cultural Center Owada 12F
    A planetarium located a five minute walk from Shibuya Station. At each planetarium showing, highly individual program hosts convey the wonder of the cosmos using a dome capable of displaying 265 thousand stars. Children-oriented programs are offered on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Whether a family, couple, or just going by yourself, you're sure to have fun at Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya. In addition to standard planetarium shows, a variety of events are also held here.

    Went here on a rainy day in Tokyo to kill some time. Despite being prepared for all the shows to be in Japanese, it was still kind of boring. The tech seems dated and very out of place for the...

  • Spotify O-EAST
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dogenzaka 2-14-8
    A live music venue located in the Dogenzaka area of Shibuya City, Tokyo, the name was changed from Shibuya O-EAST in December 2013. Able to accommodate 1,300 people, this large venue is divided into a standing floor and balcony area. In addition to live performances by rock bands, idol entertainers, and artists of all manner of genres, the facility also hosts small scale festival-style events.

    ライブハウスです。フロアが横長だったので、後ろの方(PA前)でもステージがよく見えました。ステージ奥のドラムもよく見えたので満足でした。 入り口は階段を上がったところ(2階)にありました。 ドリンクチャージのビールはハイネケン(缶)でした。缶で渡されるのは珍しいと思いました。

  • Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Sendagaya 1-17-1
    A gymnasium located close to Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station in Sendagaya, Shibuya City, Tokyo. The gymnasium was first opened in 1956 and was used to host gymnastics and water polo events during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Among other facilities, the gymnasium's main area can accommodate 10,000 spectators, and the complex is frequently used as a venue for world championships and other large-scale sporting events. The gymnasium also makes facilities such as its pool, training room, and athletic field available to the general public.
  • Club Camelot
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Jinnan 1-18-2 Jinan slope frame B3
    This club is among the largest in Tokyo. The venue is divided into three floors by concept and music genre, with a wide variety covering EDM, house, hip-hop, R&B and more. They have a high-quality sound system offering high-pressure sound levels in addition to the top-class DJ performance. There is ladies-only seating available so women can enjoy the music on their own in peace.

    Went there with a group of 13 people. As a European it was fun to be in this club because there were three floors to choose from. One floor with well known songs and a DJ, another floor with EDM and...

  • Tokyu Theatre Orb
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Shibuya 2-21-1 Shibuya Hikarie 11F
    A performing arts theater inside the Shibuya Hikarie commercial complex in front of Shibuya Station in Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo. Focusing on musicals, the theater frequently hosts performances of musical programs invited from outside Japan. There's also a theater bar offering a sweeping view of the Shibuya nightscape in the evening.

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