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Shibuya station, which is used by 3,200,000 people per day.Recently the number of foreign tourists has increased, and there have been a lot of differences in the streets on the road.
It is said that the scramble crossing in front of the station will cross 500000 people a day.The sight of a large number of people walking out at once is known as a surprise for foreign tourists visiting Japan, and it is famous worldwide as well.
For many foreign tourists visiting Shibuya, the tourist information center “Seifrog tourist information Center” located in front of Hachi-ko Plaza is the tourist information center.It’s convenient that there is a tourist information center where you can guide people, because it is the area where people gather.
This article introduces the attraction of the popular tourist information center, “Blue Frog Tourist Information Center,” which uses abandoned vehicles.
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Basic information of the Blue Frog Tourist Information Center
The blue frog tourist information center was installed in the front square of Hachiko, Shibuya Station in 2006 in 2006.It is unique and attractive that a train that became a scrapped vehicle is installed in front of Shibuya station.
The blue frog tourist information center is
The cars produced in 1954, about 60 years ago, were actually running until March 1970 in 1970, when the cars were built in 1954.The blue frog tourist information center is the first car (car No. 1) of Tokyu Railway, which was used in Tokyu Toyoko Line. It was called “Series 5000.”.It was known as “green frog” from a green body and a rounded form.
The blue frog tourist information center has not only the appearance but also the interior, so you can enjoy the atmosphere as if you had a time slip in the Showa period.There is a Nagashi at that time in the car and you can use it as a resting place.It is safe even on rainy days.The pleasant space has become a popular spot for the elderly who nostalgic for the old days.
The standard spot in Shibuya with the statue of Hachi-ko.
In Shibuya, the town of young people, many tourists gather every day to seek a pleasant stimulus.If we meet in the area where a large number of people gather, we’d like to decide a place where we can easily find a place to meet with the other party.
Speaking of a meeting place at Shibuya Station, I think there are more people who think of Hachiko statue of Hachiko in front of Hachiko Square, but I also recommend the other retro symbol “Seifrog Kanko Information Center”.The blue frog tourist information center is popular among many tourists as a standard meeting spot.
When you arrive at the meeting place early, you should put a nostalgic, cute train in the camera.It will be a good memory of Tokyo sightseeing.
Business Hours and Congestion of the Tourist information center
Next, I’ll introduce you to the business hours and the traffic hours of the blue frog tourist information center.The blue frog tourist information center can be used by anyone between 10 o’clock and 18 o’clock.However, please be aware that the year-end and new year (12/28 – 1/3) will be closed.
A tourist information center where nearly 300 users visit a day on a large day.You can see the popularity!There are times when the tourist information center is crowded, but the staff who are stationed will be able to handle it carefully, so you can use it without worry.
Access Parking Lot at the Blue Frog Tourist information center
The blue frog tourist information center is next to Hachiko statue of Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station.It is open from the station to a place where it is easy to understand, so it is easy to access.If you are visiting by train, you can easily use it as a meeting spot.
Facility information : Wi-Fi spot / luggage delivery / transportation / tourism guide arrangement / restaurant guide
Address : 2 chome 1-1, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150 – 0043
Phone number : 03 – 3462 – 8311 (Shibuya Ward Tourism Association)
Business hours : 10 : 00 – 18:00
Closed days : December 28 – January 3
Nearest station : 2 minutes walk from JR, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Denen-toshi Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Fukutoshin Line, Keio Inokashira Line’ Shibuya Station’
Languages supported : Japanese and English
Shibuya Ward Tourism Association Website : http://play-shibuya.com/
If you are going out by car, you can use the nearest parking lot “Times Shibuya Zensenza Building” or “Village 101”, reservation system “B-Times Shibuya TR Building Parking Lot”, etc.It’s safe to check the address and the maximum fee of the parking lot in advance.
The parking fee may vary, so make sure to check the local charge when you use it.
Address : 1-24 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150 – 0002 Tokyo
Phone number : 0120 – 778 – 924
Business hours : 7 : 00 – 24:00
Maximum price : Up to 1,200 yen up to 12 hours after parking.
Hourly fee : 200 yen per 30 minutes
Closed holidays : No holidays
Location : three dimensional
Total number : 20 units
Address : 1 chome 7, Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150 – 0031
Phone number : 03 – 3464 – 4272
Business hours : 8 : 00 – 22:00
Time : 200 yen per 30 minutes per full day.
Closed holidays : No holidays
Location : three dimensional
Total number : 5 units
Phone number : 0120 – 778 – 924
Number of units : 18 units
Business hours : 8 : 00 – 20:00
Maximum price : Up to 1,200 yen up to 12 hours after parking.
Time : 300 yen per 30 minutes per full day.
Closed holidays : No holidays
Location : three dimensional
Credit card : available
Reserved site : https://btimes.jp/tokyo/park/27769/
To use “B-Times Shibuya TR Building Parking Lot”, you need to make a reservation in advance at the “B-Times” site.
The attraction of the blue frog Tourist Information center
The blue frog tourist information center is a retro spot in front of the statue of Hachiko, but it is often collaborated with Sanrio, so you can enjoy the appearance of cute characters such as Hello Kitty and Poppoprine.The appearance and interior are arranged cutely, and it has become a favorite spot for small children as well.
The cars arranged in detail such as a rack, a handrail, a ceiling, a chair, and a hanging advertisement will be healed by just looking at it.The dream of a dream, surrounded by Sanrio characters, is sure to make you feel better.The cute decoration that is popular among foreign tourists is a must-see!
Also, there is a cute stamp inside the car.Why don’t you try it as a memorial for sightseeing?The original stamp of the tourist association is popular among foreign tourists.When you go to Shibuya, please come by all means.
Tourist guides who are fluent in foreign languages
The blue frog tourist information center is staffed with staff who are fluent in foreign languages, and is responsible for responding to foreign tourists visiting from various countries.It has become a positive spot for foreigners who visit Japan for the first time.
In any case, the pleasure is the shooting in a nice car.The smiles of foreign tourists come from foreign tourists, and the camera shutter the camera.I think it is a pleasant sight for the staff who are enjoying sightseeing in Japan.
Shibuya Sightseeing Brochure
At the tourist information center in the car, a pamphlet of sightseeing information is provided at the counter.There are 4 kinds of brochures in Japanese and English, Korean and Chinese, and it is a convenient item for foreign tourists as well.The pamphlet will be an important memory when I go back to my country.
You can enjoy the scenery of the old Shibuya in a photo
At the tourist information center, you can see the nostalgic landscape pictures and materials from Shibuya.Among them, Hachiko’s photo is popular among foreign tourists.Hachiko (1923 – 1935) became popular as a result of the film “Haki Promise Dog” released in the United States in 2009.
The remake work of the Japanese film “Hachiko Monogatari” is a wonderful movie that inspired us.This is a story of Akita Inuhachi who waited in front of the owner in front of the station in front of the station.It will remain in my heart forever.
There is a picture of a precious Hachiko in the car, so why don’t you try to visit it between shopping and sightseeing?
Aggregate
This time, we introduced the “Blue Frog Tourist Information Center” in Shibuya, Tokyo, where the latest trends and history are combined and the tourists are bustling with tourists.How was it?Shibuya, a famous tourist spot around the world, is expected to attract more tourists from abroad.It would be nice if you could feel the appeal of the blue frog tourist information center to many foreign tourists from now on.
