The busiest area in Tokyo.
Shibuya is the most crowded area in Tokyo, and many of the travelers from overseas will also head to this district. It is the area where we can feel the urban part of Tokyo, and how this vibrant Japanese culture affects the whole country.
Shibuya is full of shops and restaurants, but that is also the reason why we have to do a research before the visit. Read this article carefully if you want to know how to walk in the city more effectively.
If you want to know the list of Halal restaurants in Shibuya, visit this article.
What do we have in Shibuya?
The name Shibuya is well-known, but what do we have there exactly? It is actually more like a shopping district for young people, and not many touristic attractions.
Hachi dog statue
Still, Hachi statue is one of the biggest targets for many travelers. This famous dog, Hachi, a dog who was waiting for a return of his owner in front Shibuya station for many years, is a landmark of the area. We still have many people waiting for their friends in front of this statue.
Shibuya crossing
This is most probably the main purpose why people want to visit Shibuya.
This is the busiest crossing in the world, and it is said as many as 3,000 people start crossing altogether once the signal changes. People can go to any direction, and you may wonder why no one bumps into each other.
There are some cafes or spots where you can see people passing by. Find your favorite one.
Is there any halal restaurants nearby?
The easiest Halal snack in Shibuya may be kebabs. As you walk up to the Shibuya street, you will find so many Halal Kebab shops run by mostly foreigners like Turkish. As you do not have to wait, this is the recommended place if you do not have much time.
Kiwamiya Hamburg
PARCO is a department store, and they have a prayer room. As there is some Pokemon Center, many anime lovers also visit the place.
On the ground floor, there is Kiwamiya Hamburger steak restaurant. This popular restaurant is from Fukuoka, and it is always super crowded not only because of their Halal steak. If you have enough time to wait, then this restaurant is our recommendation.
Gohan Cafe
This cafe is also in the department store called Seibu, on the G2 floor. They are a cafe but also serving lunch set menu.
They have Japanese home dish such as chicken cutlet, but with prior reservation they can prepare Sukiyaki and Tempura, too.
Name: Gohan Cafe
Genre: Japanese
Tel: 03-3461-0907
What’s more around Shibuya?
Tokyo Camii
Shibuya is close to Tokyo Camii, the biggest mosque in Japan. Their building is Turkish style and will take you there.
They also have cafe and souvenir shops that handle only Halal products. It is a good place to visit while your trip to Shibuya.
Meiji Jingu&Yoyogi Park
Meiji Jingu is the most famous shrine in Tokyo, and Yoyogi park is the relaxing green park. Even if you want to avoid religious site, it is worth visiting this area because these two sites are next to each other, and Tokyo Camii is also nearby.
Meiji Jingu is surrounded by huge green forest, which is alsmost impossible to believe that the site is located in Tokyo city center.
Let’s visit Shibuya!
Now you know Shibuya is full of nature and urban life, and there are some Halal options also available. With more and more popular attractions opened like Shibuya Sky, the city will keep on attracting more tourists.
The city is a perfect place to feel both nature and urban life. Share with us your findings!