If you’re someone who’s going to Japan I’m sure you’ve heard of Shibuya, more specifically Shibuya Scramble Crossing famous being one of the busiest crossings in the world. In this article we’re going to run through some MUST DO things in Shibuya to help you plan your trip!

1. Cross Shibuya Scramble Crossing

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📍TAG SOMEONE YOU WANT TO GO TO SHIBUYA WITH . 🗾Shibuya Scramble Crossing is one of the busiest crossings in the world with over 2.5m people crossing it everyday. The crossing is located in Shibuya, in western Tokyo. Shibuya is full of young people and is known as a fashion and entertainment district in Tokyo. . 💗DO YOU WANT TO GO TO SHIBUYA? LET ME KNOW DOWN IN THE COMMENTS!! . 🔴FOR MORE INFO ON TRAVELING TO JAPAN CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! (LIKK IN BIO)🔴 . 💫FOLLOW @otakuintokyo FOR MORE JAPAN RELATED CONTENT💫

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You can’t visit Shibuya without going to the famous crossing, so we had to include this as number one! The crossing is a great place for taking photos and getting that iconic instagram shot which just screams Japan! Although it’s just a crossing, you really will be moved by the bustling atmosphere, bright lights and various sounds of the city!

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2. Visit the Statue of Hachiko

I’m sure you all know the story of Hachiko from the famous film made about him. But if not, Hachiko is a dog that would wait for his owner at Shibuya station every day after work. One day the owner sadly died of a heart attack, however Hachiko still waited for him at the station. This statue is a memorial of Hachiko and is located right outside Shibuya station.

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3. Go Shopping in Shibuya109

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📍SHIBUYA 109 . 🛍wanting to buy cute clothes in Japan but don’t want to go to Harajuku? Go to SHIBUYA 109!! . 🛍Shibuya 109 is a shopping mall located in Shibuya and can be seen from the Shibuya crossing! (Around 5 mins from Shibuya station!) . 🛍Shibuya 109 has every cute clothes shop you could dream of! With both Korean and Japanese fashion, as well as specific shops for fashion subcultures like Lolita fashion! . 🛍it’s also perfect for Instagram, constantly updating its decoration throughout the mall!! There are several floors to explore all with amazing shops! If you get the chance you have to go to Shibuya market!!!

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Shibuya109 is one of the best and most famous fashion malls in Tokyo. The mall is full of diverse and unique shops to suit everybody’s tastes! The mall itself is also extremely cute with multiple instagram spots throughout it for you to take pictures at! I highly recommend everyone go here if you have a taste for Japanese fashion!

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4. Go Souvenir Shopping in Magnet

Magnet is located near Shibuya crossing and is full of shops that are great for souvenirs. Inside there are shops such as Sanrio/ Hello Kitty store, multiple souvenir shops and also tons of anime shops including a newly built One Piece store!

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5. Go to the Shibuya Crossing Viewing Tower

Located at the top of Magnet, This viewing tower offers amazing views of the Shibuya scramble crossing. It costs 300 yen for a ticket and 1000 yen if you want a professional photo taken with the crossing in shot.

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