Shibuya-ku

Shibuya-ku (渋谷区) is one of the 27 special wards of Tokyo. As of 2004, its population was 195,097, of which 10,917 are non-Japanese. This area is known for its trendy shopping areas such as Harajuku, Aoyama, Omotesando, Shibuya, and Daikanyama. However, Shibuya-ku is also green, with nearly 9 square meters of parkland per resident.

Major Districts

• Ebisu
• Harajuku
• Hiroo
• Sendagaya
• Shibuya
• Yoyogi

Main Attractions

• Aoyama
• Bunkamura
• Daikanyama
• Dogenzaka
• Cat Street
• Center Gai aka Shibuya crossing
• Hachiko
• Killer Street
• Meijo Jingu Shrine
• NHK Broadcasting Center
• Omotesando
• Shibuya 109
• Shinjuku Gyoen
• Takeshita Street
• Takashimaya Times Square Shinjuku
• Yoyogi Park

Train and Subway

• Chiyoda Line
• Den-en-toshi Line
• Chuo-Sobu Line
• Ginza Line
• Hanzomon Line
• Hibiya Line
• Inokashira Line
• Keio Line
• Keio New Line
• Odawara Line
• Oedo Line
• Saikyo Line
• Shonan-Shinjuku Line
• Toyoko Line
• Yamanote Line

External Links

• Shibuya-ku Official Website (English / Japanese)