Nintendo Tokyo. 🍄
The holy land for gamers. This is Japan's first official Nintendo store. It sits right next to the **Pokémon Center Shibuya** (famous for its Mewtwo in a cryo-tank) and the **Capcom Store**.
Queue Strategy
On weekends, you may need a "numbered ticket" (seiriken) just to enter. Go on a weekday morning if possible.
Exclusive Merch
Look for the "Shibuya Exclusive" items featuring Mario holding a graffiti spray can.
Oku-Shibuya. ☕
"Oku-Shibuya" (Deep Shibuya) is the antidote to the Scramble Crossing. Just a 10-minute walk away, the neon fades into a sophisticated neighborhood of cheese shops, independent bookstores, and quiet cafes.
SPBS
Shibuya Publishing & Booksellers. A curated bookstore that stays open late. Very "cool Tokyo" vibe.
Fuglen Tokyo
A Norwegian coffee bar (and cocktail bar at night) that is widely considered one of the best in the world.
Cheese Stand
They make fresh mozzarella and burrata right here in the middle of Tokyo. Incredible pizza.
Since 1981
No Music, No Life.
Tower Records. 💿
In most of the world, Tower Records is a memory. In Shibuya, it is a 9-story yellow giant that still thrives. It is one of the biggest music stores on earth and a pilgrimage site for vinyl lovers and J-Pop fans alike.
The Cafe:
The 2nd floor has a "Tower Records Cafe" that often does collaborations with anime or K-Pop groups. Check the schedule!
Cosmo Planetarium. 🌌
Need a break from the neon lights? Located in the Shibuya Cultural Center Owada, this modern planetarium lets you recline and watch the stars—something usually impossible in bright Tokyo.
The Projector
Uses a state-of-the-art optical projector that displays 265,000 stars. It is incredibly realistic.
Cheap Entry
Tickets are only ¥600 for adults. It is one of the best budget dates in the city.