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Several facilities in Shibuya are being redeveloped with art and greenery in mind. Let's take the Keikyu Bus to the new Shibuya!
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The airport shuttle bus departing from Haneda Airport connects to the Shibuya area without a transfer. After about 50 minutes of admiring Japan's streets from the highway, you arrive at the bus terminal inside SHIBUYA FUKURAS with its stylish, 103m tall facade. As a state-of-the-art shopping spot with a cluster of attractive restaurants and shops, SHIBUYA FUKURAS is also a big attraction. Its location in the Dogenzaka area at the west exit of Shibuya Station makes it the ideal bus terminal to start your trip.
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“Shibuya’s lobby” tourist mingle space shibuya-sanThe "shibuya-san" tourist information center next to the bus terminal serves as a mingle space, holding art events and special exhibitions. Travelers of all nationalities can mingle there with each other.
SHIBUYA FUKURAS
A highlight of SHIBUYA FUKURAS is the rooftop garden "SHIBU NIWA" at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya. Look out over the streets of Shibuya from 17 stories up, perfect for taking a rest.
SHIBUYA FUKURAS
1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Since its opening in 1953, Shibuyakuritsu Miyashita Park has been utilized in various ways and was reborn in July 2020 as a mixed-use facility with a park, commercial facility, and hotel. The next-generation lifestyle hotel "sequence MIYASHITA PARK" with cutting-edge services was built at its northern edge.
Overlooking the streets of Shibuya from a stylish room
The high ceilings and large windows of sequence MIYASHITA PARK create an open atmosphere. Walking around the hotel, you'll find art everywhere, making you feel like you're staying at a museum.
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If you register the necessary information in advance with the dedicated app, you can check-in with just face recognition and verification. Your "smart" stay begins as soon as you enter the hotel.
sequence MIYASHITA PARK
Rooms come in various grades, but every room is infused with the concept of "smart," "open," and "culture." Staying in this environment, you will always feel close to the streets and sky of Shibuya and art.sequence MIYASHITA PARK
6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo MIYASHITA PARK North
Takeout at Shibuya Yokocho
Sequence MIYASHITA PARK is also characterized by its direct connection to the commercial facility "RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK." Readily enjoy shopping and high-quality food while staying at the hotel. You are recommended to get a variety of Japanese food for takeout at Shibuya Yokocho. Specialty dishes from all over Japan are clustered by region. Take this opportunity to give them a try.
MIYASHITA PARK / SHIBUYA YOKOCHO
About 90 unique stores have opened, such as luxury brands, streetwear brands, live music bars, and shared offices, which have a strong affinity with Shibuyakuritsu Miyashita Park and the surrounding area.MIYASHITA PARK / SHIBUYA YOKOCHO
6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Enjoy a picnic in Miyashita Park's lawn area
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You will be greeted by a vast sky going onto the rooftop park, unlike what you usually see in cities. The lawn area on the north side has people reading books, people relaxing, and groups enjoying their lunch. If the weather is nice, try enjoying a picnic-like meal with takeout from a restaurant in Shibuya Yokocho.
Shibuyakuritsu Miyashita Park
The always lively south side has a bouldering wall and skateboard park from before the renovation and a new multi-purpose sports facility.Shibuyakuritsu Miyashita Park
1-26-5 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku (South block)
Shibuya PARCO had its grand opening in 2019 and is one of the leaders in Japanese pop culture. "Nintendo TOKYO" is in the spotlight as the first official Nintendo store in Japan, on the 6th floor of CYBERSPACE SHIBUYA. They have a large selection of exclusive merchandise for games such as "Super Mario Bros." and "Animal Crossing." One of the two large monitors in the store is for trying out game software. You can also enjoy impressive new games. (Game trials may be suspended)
3WAY Blanket Animal Crossing: 3,000 yen + tax / Magnet Collection Super Mario: 900 yen + tax (C) Nintendo
If you want to experience the cutting edge of the domestic and international art scene, such as art, design, fashion, and subculture, go to PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO on the 4th floor of Shibuya PARCO. They create special exhibitions on new things from their own perspective. Also, don't miss "GALLERY X" on the 1st basement level, which has a special presentation with edgy curation. Linking up with shops that have a gallery function will make the museum a driving force in Japanese pop culture in the future. This is a must-see spot when out having fun in Shibuya.
「AKIRA ART OF WALL Katsuhiro Otomo × Kosuke Kawamura AKIRA ART EXHIBITION」Friday, November 22nd 2019 to Monday,16th December
Shibuya PARCO
Shibuya PARCO
15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO
Shibuya PARCO 4F, 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shibuya Scramble Square is a 47-story large complex, the tallest in the Shibuya area. The observatory "SHIBUYA SKY" is located on the 14th, 45th, 46th floors and the rooftop. There are many observatories in the Tokyo area, but the absence of tall buildings around SHIBUYA SKY allows for a 360-degree panoramic view. When the weather is nice, you can see Mt. Fuji to the west.
Scramble Square / SHIBUYA SKY
Scramble Square / SHIBUYA SKY
2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (direct access from and right above Shibuya Station)
There is a past article featuringthe Keikyu airport shuttle bus that covered the streets of Shibuya.
Please check them out as well.
For reservations please contact the Keikyu Highway Bus Reservation Center.Phone: 03-3743-0022 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm). English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Korean operators available.
The details in the article are current as of the time of publication
Effie
She has appeared on television and in magazines, as actress, model, narrator, and reporter. She will explore the appeal of Shibuya from the perspective of a third-generation Japanese woman from Beijing .
