Sights, Shopping & More: Fun Things to Do Near Shibuya Station
Found in central Tokyo, Shibuya is one of the first places so many travelers want to visit. But after seeing Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the overwhelming number of shops and restaurants might have you wondering where to start. Let's take a look at what awaits you in Shibuya.
Shibuya Overview
Tokyo is often seen as a city made up of many smaller cities, and Shibuya is one of the liveliest. It's a place to go shopping for the latest trends, and to visit tasty restaurants and cute cafes round every corner.
The main draw for travelers is usually Shibuya Scramble Crossing, famous as the busiest crossing in the world, but Tokyoites know that it is so much more than that.
Historically, Shibuya was home to a castle built by the Shibuya clan, but during the warring states period between 1467–1615, the castle was abandoned. Flash forward to the opening of the Yamanote Line and Shibuya Station in 1885, and Shibuya was on its way to becoming the tourist hotspot it is today. It wasn'..