24 Hour Guide to Shibuya

There are never ending amounts of Tokyo guides online. unagi has brought many people by foot around the city, curated tours for the wide eyed and bushy tailed. Here is the Unagi 24 Hour guide on how to experience and enjoy Shibuya as a Tokyoite.

The tour will meander through the backstreets of Shibuya-ku, passing by curated record shops, select vintage and infamous bakery hot spots, as well as, essential tourist hot spots. Nishihara, Shibuya ku has recently become a hotspot for the aesthetically considered Tokyoite. We are meeting fantastic Paddlers Coffee, tucked away on the West side of Tokyo focussed on making a perfect cup of coffee to kick start your 24 hours in Shibuya.

Paddlers Coffee, Nishihara, Tokyo

Paddlers Coffee 〒151-0066 2 Chome-26-5 Nishihara, 渋谷区 Tokyo 151-0066

Commune Press 〒151-0066 Tokyo, Shibuya, Nishihara, 1 Chome−18−7 102 | "commune" runs a gallery/shop & publishing label, so this is the perfect place for you to pick up interesting prints or japanese photo books.

Bull Pen Shop 〒151-0066 Tokyo, Shibuya, Nishihara, 1 Chome-18-7 | a new lifestyle store, that features select home wares such as furniture, ornaments and day to day products focussed on the japanese aesthetic.

Pale Town 〒151-0066 Tokyo, Shibuya, Nishihara 2-21-10 1-A | select vintage store with a great curated selection.

Ella Records 〒151-0066 Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Nishihara, 1 Chome-14-10 | warm, wooden interior showcases great vinyl selections and with two listening stations, you are able to try before you buy.  

Katane Bakery 〒151-0066, Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Nishihara, 1 Chome-7-5 | this infamous bakery will have a queue, but the pastries are worth it without question.

Yoyogi Park is a beautiful part of Tokyo, lost in the history and beauty of Meiji Jingu Shrine, as Central Park is to New York, Yoyogi Koen is to Tokyo.

Little Nap Coffee Stand 〒151-0053 東京都渋谷区代々木５丁目６５−４ | ensure you take a stop at Little Nap Coffee Stand hidden by the park for some fresh lemonade or refreshments.

Meiji Jingu Shrine 〒151-0053 東京都渋谷区代々木５丁目６５−４

City Shop Noodle, Aoyama, Tokyo

City Shop Noodle 〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区 神宮前5-51-8 1F | now with a few other branches over Tokyo city, City Shop is the best place to stop for lunch, especially if catering for dietary requirements.

Nezu Museum 6 Chome-5-１ Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 107-0062 | beautiful building holding a substantial collection of japanese and asian premodern art.

Commune 2nd 3 Chome-13 Minamiaoyama, Minato, Tokyo | semi-outdoor collection of food stalls, shacks and stores, the vibe here is definitely worth checking out.

Thank you to BizLixil for the image.

Hachiko, Shibuya Crossing 1 Chome-2 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0043

Tokyo Hands 12-１８ Udagawachō, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0042 | if you need to purchase anything while in Tokyo, one of the largest department stores that holds items from quirky kitchen tools, to an ample supply of face masks.

ØL Tokyo 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawacho, 37−10 麻仁ビル | a japanese beer bar dedicated to scandinavian culture and very good craft beer.