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The Best Things to Do in Shibuya: A Foodie’s Perfect Day Out
The ultimate mouth-watering one-day Shibuya itinerary to take you through breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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When it comes to deciding on the best things to do in Shibuya, the answer is simple: eat! With thousands of restaurants, cafes, dessert vendors, and more, every street in Shibuya is adorned with enticing bites that treat the eyes and mouth. Indulge your senses in this guide to breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Shibuya, paired with a selection of wonderful activities to take you from morning through to night.
Keep reading to discover our quintessential list of things to do in Shibuya, curated around a complete one-day Shibuya eating itinerary.
Breakfast at FLIPPER'S Shibuya
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The ultimate start to your one-day Shibuya itinerary is at Flipper’s. This egg-farm to table brunch cafe serves incredible Japanese soufflé pancakes, made using only the freshest of ingredients. With flavor varieties like uji matcha cookies and cream, royal milk tea, and chocolate mint, each bite of these ultra fluffy, creamy, and delicious pancakes is sure to fill you with delight.
Flipper Shibuya’s seasonal menu changes throughout the year to feature the best of Japan’s produce, such as the winter strawberry-focused menu with Japanese strawberry kaiseki pancakes. Alternatively, you can opt for something savoury with options like the brunch plate or fresh avocado and smoked salmon salad.
To get to Flipper’s Shibuya from Shibuya station, follow signs for the Hachiko Exit and leave at exit A6c. From there, walk eight minutes north on Koen Dori until you reach the Jinnan Plaza Building.
Address: 1F Jinnan Plaza Bldg, 1-15-5, Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0041
Opening Hours: Daily from 9 AM — 6 PM
How to Get a Flipper’s Shibuya Fast Pass
One thing that isn’t high on our list of things to do in Shibuya is waiting in long lines. Instead, skip the wait using aTableCheck FastPass - a unique system that allows patrons to book a time slot at some of Tokyo’s busiest restaurants.
How it Works:
Select Flipper’s from the TableCheck FastPass List
Choose a time slot and pay a small booking fee
Arrive at Flipper’s at your reserved time
Show your confirmation email to the staff and skip the line
Morning at Miyashita Park
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After a satisfying breakfast at Flipper’s, it’s time to make the 4-minute walk east to Miyashita Park. This fabulous example of Tokyo’s biophilic design is an oasis of green just three stories above the millions of shoppers, endless trains, and the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world.
Grab a coffee and wander through the skate park, kids’ climbing wall, or boutique shops on the floors below. If you’re lucky, you may even catch an electric game of volleyball played on the rooftop court.
Address: 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0001
Opening Hours: Daily from 8 AM — 11 PM
Lunch at Maruyamacho Wadatsumi
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While ramen and udon may take center stage abroad, within Japan, soba reigns as the King of lunchtime noodles. Served hot or cold, soba consists of delicate and protein-packed buckwheat noodles with a light and savory broth, and at Maruyamacho Wadatsumi, the experience is taken one step further.
Escape the chaos of Shibuya by passing through the restaurant’s traditional wooden exterior, and find yourself in a tranquil courtyard complete with a lacquered red bridge and gentle stream. Inside, you’ll discover a relaxed izakaya (Japanese tavern) style restaurant complete with wooden beams, handmade dishware, and beautiful Japanese murals adorning the walls.
Once seated, you can complete your soba order with light and crispy tempura, a rich wagyu bowl, or a plate of fresh sashimi. Enjoy your meal while overlooking the zen courtyard, and finish the experience with a glass of sake or Japanese wine.
Maruyamacho Wadatsumi is just a 7-minute walk from Shibuya station exit A0, or 15 minutes from Miyashita Park. Walk South along Koen Dori, then turn right at the station into Dogenzaka.
Address: 6-1 Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0044
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat from 11:30 AM — 3 PM, and 6 PM — 10 PM
Afternoon Shopping
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No day in Shibuya is complete without a foray into its eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, and department stores. Almost anything can be found within Shibuya, from a life-size MewTwo at the Pokémon Center to vintage city pop records at Tower Records. You might even consider buying a pair of prescription glasses from Jins that can be made and collected in under three hours.
For an all-in-one shopping experience like no other, don’t forget to leave at least an hour for roaming the seven floors of Shibuya’s Mega Don Quijote. The ideal place for souvenirs, skincare, and snacks, Don Quijote even sells suitcases on their tax-free floor to help bring home your haul of goodies.
Dinner at Kyoto Hyoto Shibuya
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Experience a taste of Kyoto without leaving Tokyo at Kyoto Hyoto Shibuya. This exceptional shabu shabu restaurant presents diners with gourmet hot pot-style dining and the highest quality meats, vegetables, and sides.
Kyoto Hyoto Shibyua’s specialty creation is dashi-shabu — premium pork dipped in an umami but slightly sweet dashi (fish broth) soup. The dish originated in their flagship Kyoto restaurant, gaining quick acclaim for its unforgettable taste and textural experience. Diners can also enjoy menu items like the beautifully marbled wagyu beef, delicate steamed yuba (tofu skin), or bouncy udon noodles.
Kyoto Hyoto Shibuya also invites plant-based diners to experience authentic hot pot in Japan with their selection of vegan kaiseki courses. The menu celebrates domestic ingredients like mushrooms, eggplant, and tofu as well as offers plant-based alternatives to classic dishes such as gyudon (beef bowl).
Kyoto Hyoto Shibuya is located right outside of Shibuya station. Follow signs for the New South Exit, then take the pedestrian overpass to Tokyu Plaza Shibuya. The restaurant is located on the seventh floor.
Address: 7F, Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, 1-2-3, Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0043
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri from 11:30 AM — 2 PM and 5 PM — 11 PM, weekends from 11:30 AM — 3 PM and 5 PM — 11 PM
Nighttime Shibuya Skyline Views
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There is no shortage of astounding skyline views all across Tokyo, however, you would be remiss to skip the Shibuya skyline at night. End your list of things to do in Shibuya by taking in the panoramic views of the city from one of these three best Shibuya skyline viewpoints.
Shibuya Sky
The most famous viewpoint is Shibuya Sky where you’ll find an open-air escalator to bring you to the very top of the city. Evening tickets cost ¥3,400 per person and typically need to be booked one month in advance.
Address: 46F, Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-6145
Opening Hours: Daily from 10 AM — 10:30 PM
Shibuya Parco Rooftop Park
An elusive Shibuya Sky reservation is not the only way to get breathtaking city views at night. Walk four minutes from Shibuya station to arrive at Shibuya Parco, a luxury department store with an elegant 10th-floor rooftop garden that is accessible for free. From the center of Shibuya, you’ll have stunning 360-degree views of the city, including the iconic Scramble building.
Address: 10F, Shibuya Parco, 15-1, Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0042
Opening Hours: Daily from 11 AM — 9 PM
Yoyogi National Gymnasium Promenade
For a complete Shibuya skyline, we recommend walking 15 minutes north of Shibuya to reach the Yoyogi National Gymnasium Promenade. This raised walkway runs parallel to the National Gymnasium and makes for the perfect private viewpoint from which to enjoy Shibuya’s illuminated and uninterrupted skyline at night.
Address: 2-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0041
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