The Sights and Sounds of Shibuya in Tokyo Japan

During my unexpected layover in Japan and failed attempt to visit the Tsukiji Fish Auction in the morning, I had to find alternative plans. Since it was my first time in Tokyo, I wanted to check out as many different neighborhoods as I could. My first stop was the vibrant Shibuya neighborhood with the infamous ‘Shibuya Crossing’.

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From the First Inn Kyobashi Tokyo Capsule Hotel, I walked over to the Ginza district to take the subway to Shibuya. I took the Ginza Line from Ginza Station to Shibuya Station which took a total of 16 minutes.

The Shibuya neighborhood is mostly concentrated on fashion with lots of multi-story shopping malls for young people.

There are also shops and restaurants hidden in the small alleyways.

Lots of Westernized fast food shops and restaurants are also present such as Chicago’s famous Garrett Popcorn.

Nightlife for young adults is also concentrated in Shibuya such as karaoke bars.

The most famous attraction in Shibuya is the “Shibuya Crossing” where all cars stop in every direction for pedestrians. I was at Shibuya Crossing at 8am in the morning so there wasn’t a throng of people crossing the street at the same time. Other cameramen were also there trying to capture the essence of Tokyo.