Shibuya

THINGS TO DO, TOKYO Updated : Apr 1, 2017, 06.33 PM IST

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Derek Freal abandoned the American Dream in 2009 to travel the world and eventually realized that Asia is the best part, which is why most of his writing covers India to Indonesia (and everywhere in between). However Derek"s specialty is in unique and offbeat travel guides -- not just for Asia but countries across the globe -- and in producing travel videos. All this and more as the nomadic journey continues on http://blog.theHoliDaze.com.

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Experience Shibuya – It is the most amazing part of Tokyo. I don’t say this because I used to live there—I lived there because Shibuya is so legendary. Shibuya ward includes Shibuya district, the party center where the twenty-somethings of Tokyo party it up until sunrise. Ebisu district is home to the thirty-something scene, full of darts bars, jazz clubs and laid-back lounges. Harajuku is the fashion capital of the world and Yoyogi is home to one of Tokyo’s largest parks.

An entire day from sun-up to long past sun-down can be spent exploring the many districts of Shibuya. Start in the north with Yoyogi Park and begin working your way south. Visit Harajuku for color people-watching and great shopping at Takeshita-dori. Stop by Shibuya Station to witness the busiest intersection in the world and say hi to Hachiko, Japan’s most famous dog. A visit to Cat Street seems only fitting to come next. Follow it all up by grabbing a drink at Nonbeiyokocho, then pop in a club before moving on to a more upscale drinking establishment in Ebisu. Shibuya offers 24 hour a day food, fun and adventures; only the shopping is limited to daytime hours.

Nearby: Too much to do list - Harajuku. Hachiko. Shibuya intersection. Ebisu Beer Museum.
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