How to enjoy Shibuya Center Gai

Shibuya Center Gai is the name of the shopping street following the scramble crossing in front of Hachiko Station in Shibuya.It is between Inokashira Dori and Wenhua Dori, and it is a section from the intersection in front of Shibuya Station to the front of the Tokyu Department Store main store.

Speaking of Shibuya, I have an image of a busy town of young people, but there are some areas that are directly connected to the station, such as the Shibuya Hikarie and the Okuashi, and it is also a town where you can enjoy a wide range of shops and sense of beauty.

Shibuya is transforming these wonderful elements into fusion and becoming increasingly attractive.The Shibuya with an adult atmosphere is attractive, but in this article, I’ll introduce you to the sights in Shibuya Center Gai, and introduce the Center street, the history of the Center Town, the famous restaurants and the events held at the Center street.

There is no doubt that you can feel the charm of Shibuya Center Gai again.Let’s look at it right away!

Basic information in Shibuya Center Gai

Shibuya Center Gai has many young people including junior high school students and high school students, and many restaurants and fast-food restaurants and department stores are lined up along the roadside, which is a place where TV stations can see street interviews.

It is said that there are about 50000 people who come to the center town from Shibuya Station, and about 70000 people visit the area on weekends.From around 3 pm to around 6 pm, the peak of the visitors continues, and the center town is crowded with many people.

In Shibuya Center Gai, we are working together to create safe and secure towns and villages that allow local residents to enjoy food and shopping with peace of mind, such as the cleaning of garbage by experts and the expansion of street lights.

It is the best way to enjoy the tourists from all over Japan and tourists from overseas.

The history of Shibuya Center Gai

Do you know the history of Shibuya Center Gai?

There was a river called Utagawa in Shibuya Center Gai.In Uta-gawa River there is a tributary called Kawakawa River, which is said to have been the stage of chanting “Spring of the Spring.”.The people at that time might have seen a group of flowers, lotus flowers, and a flock of flowers in a brook, as in the lyrics of the stream in the spring of spring.

It is said that a peaceful scenery like a stream flowing into a rural village existed for a while after the war.However, Shibuya was called’ valley’ on the topography, and every time a heavy rain occurred, the water had a flood.

After the war, Shibuya River became a sewer line and used as a sewer trunk line.In 1929, the coastal construction of Shibuya River was promoted, and around 1935 years in 1935, there were restaurants and cafes in the vicinity of Shibuya Station, and there were restaurants and cafes in the area around the Shibuya Station in. 1929.

Since then, the town has been building and modernization since around 1955, and in 1961, the establishment of the Shibuya Center Store was organized by the “Shibuya Center Store Association” in in 1961. 1955.Shibuya was developed into a bright and enjoyable town.And the appearance of young people becomes conspicuous in the town.

In 1964, the public sewerage system was further developed to hold the Tokyo Olympics, and around 1965, Shibuya River disappeared from the surface of the. 1964.

The sight of the city you are seeing now may be a very ordinary view for us living in the modern world, but there is a history in each town.Shibuya has been developing over a long period of time.By knowing the history of the town, you may find a different Shibuya than before.

Around the Shibuya Station, large-scale development has been underway until around 2027.I am looking forward to the future evolution of Shibuya.

Access Parking Lot

in Shibuya Center Gai

Next, let’s look at the access method of Shibuya Center Gai and the information of parking lots.

By train, it is a 2 minute walk from the JR Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, Tokyu Denen-toshi Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Hanzomon Line, Ginza Line, and Keio Inokashira Line’ Shibuya Station.The shopping street continues from Shibuya scramble crossing, so it is easy to access.

If you’re going out by car, try to use the nearest parking lot.It is very crowded in the surrounding coin parking lot, so it is very crowded.You’ll be relieved if you make a reservation in a reserved parking lot.

The parking fee may vary.When you use it, make sure to check the local charge.

Shibuya Center Gai’s popular restaurant

Next I’ll introduce you to a popular restaurant in Shibuya Center Gai.In Shibuya Center Gai, you can enjoy the famous Chicago pizza, the restaurant where you can enjoy high-quality Japanese sake, the restaurant where you can eat all-you-can-eat premium meat sushi, etc.There are many restaurants where I want to carry my foot.

ballo ballo Shibuya Store / Italian

The first popular restaurant in Shibuya Center Gai is “Cafe & amp ; Dining exclusive ballo.”.A popular restaurant that is popular for its chewy pizza and meat dishes is a stylish Italian cafe restaurant located in the basement of Shibuya Tokyu Hands.There is a wall hanging art in the restaurant, and you can enjoy meals with a comfortable relaxed sofa.

You can also use a full private room, which is popular for a birthday party, in advance of a pre-appointment.It’s fun to get excited with friends in private space, too.

Lunch “Cafe & amp ; Dining unconditional ballo”

※ Example of lunch menu (including tax)

Sake Cost Shuzo Shibuya Store / Izakaya

The second popular restaurant in Shibuya Center Gai is’ Sake Brewery’, which offers Japanese sake at cost.It is attractive that you can enjoy more than 50 kinds of Japanese sake at cost.

In the completely non-smoking shop, you can enjoy the high-quality sake that has been refilled with a custom bottle to your heart’s content.It is good to know that the snacks that goes well with Japanese sake are also delicious, so it is good to enjoy eating while tasting famous brands all over Japan.

Japanese Sake menu “Sake Cost sake brewery”

※ Example of Japanese sake menu (offered price)

Food menu “Sake Cost Sake Brewery”

※ Example of food menu (including tax)

SHIBUYA MEAT

The third popular restaurant in Shibuya Center Gai is “Meat and Cheese Bar Shibuya Meat”, which has all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink plans.There is a Japanese-style and stylish private room inside the store, and it is recommended to use it as a girls’ party.Popular menus include cheese dak-galbi, handmade meat sushi, cheese fondue and so on.

The restaurant has seasonal vegetable dishes and fish dishes delivered directly from fishermen, and it has a lot of attention about cooking dishes.With a small child, you can enjoy eating a meal slowly.

Lunch menu “SHIBUYA AT”

KANATA Shibuya Store / All-You-Can-Eat Meat Sushi

The fourth popular restaurant in Shibuya Center Gai is “Kanata-zushi Kanata-Shibuya” (Kanata-Kana – Shibuya Store).This restaurant is a restaurant where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat meat sushi in panecking and TV on the trend menu in 2019.Authentic meat sushi is a juicy dish filled with plenty of umami.

The famous panecking is a superb menu where you can add the chicken & bread soaked in tomato cream sauce to the thick cheese.

There are private rooms for small groups and private rooms, and you can enjoy cooking according to a variety of scenes.

Lunch menu “KANATA-KANA –

※ Example of lunch menu (including tax)
All-You-Can-Eat : 2 hours
[Lunch Time] 12:00 ~ 17:00 (Banquet Party Only)

DEL SOLE (Dell Sawley, North Yorkshire) Shibuya / Meat bar

The fifth popular restaurant in Shibuya Center Gai is Meat and Cheese Restaurant “Meat bar & Cheese Sakaba Dell Sawley, North Yorkshire”.There is a dedicated cheese meister in this shop.Recommended for those who want to enjoy the sea of popular cheese, this is a course where you can fully enjoy popular Chicago pizza.You can also enjoy the movie-making gourmet that is popular with Instagram!

The restaurant has a stylish space where you can use a stylish private room and a large number of available seats for a large number of people from 2 people.You’d like to enjoy the hot topic in a stylish restaurant.(Source : Eating Log)

Course menu “Dell Sawley, North Yorkshire”

※ Example of course menu (including tax)
There is a separate seat fee.

Popular event

Shibuya Center Gai

In Shibuya Center Gai, various events are held throughout the year.Let’s look at what kind of events are being held.

Tanabata Festival

The first event in Shibuya Center Gai is the’ Tanabata Festival’ held in July.The Tanabata Festival held in conjunction with the Tanabata Festival in the old calendar is held as part of “Send our Heart – Smile to the Tohoku region” that supports the Tohoku region, which is a part of the Tohoku region that is affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

At the entrance to the center of the center, the main pole and the street lights are decorated with decorations decorated with decorations of the Sendai Tanabata Festival.The street lights, such as basketball street (commonly known as Baske Street) and Inokashira street, are decorated with “Fukigashi” and “Kubuta”, which are made in Sendai.

The “Fukigashi” which symbolizes the weaving thread of Orihime which is the main character of decoration is wonderful.Shibuya Center Gai is decorated with the decorations of Tanabata, and many people visit it.

In August, there will be an annual parade in which students from Showa Women’s University parade in Yukata.You can also enjoy the entertainment “Suzumi Odori” by a local entertainment person invited from Sendai.

Shibuya Chuka!

The second event in Shibuya Center Gai is the “Shibuya Chuka!” music festival held on Sunday, in early November, in the ninth.Shibuya!Is an interactive music festival that invites people who want to play in the middle of Shibuya city as the “Everyone’s music festival” on the streets in Shibuya.

This is a music festival that will further promote Shibuya, which is being redeveloped toward the future.Stage and Session & workshop appear everywhere in Shibuya.I want to play music!THIS IS THE SHIBUYA CHUKA!There are various ways to enjoy it even if you bring the musical instruments empty-handed.Let’s try to feel music with a sense of thinking.

I hope you can enjoy happy 1 days with the people who meet you through music.

Shibuya Konno Hachimangu Shrine Regular Festival

The third event in Shibuya Center Gai is the Shibuya Konno Hachimangu Shrine Regular Festival held during the third Saturday and Sunday of September every year over the 2 days.It is a traditional event that has lasted for more than 900 years, praying for the harvest of cereals and the health and welfare in the festivals at the Aoyama and Shibuya districts.In each town association in Shibuya, there is a Shinto shrine where portable shrines in each town parade around the streets of Shibuya.

Before the SHIBUYA 109, the portable shrines of the Town Association gather and fill in Dogenzaka and Wenhua streets.Shibuya is a lively voice with a lively voice, so it’s a bit different from usual.Why don’t you go to the autumn festival in Shibuya?

Street light winter decoration

The fourth event in Shibuya Center Gai is the “Street Light Winter Decoration,” which is decorated in November and December.If the decorations are decorated with Christmas decorations, they will feel better.The entrance of the center street is also decorated with illuminations and trees.You can enjoy the scenery by walking around the swing center and the center street.

Shibuya Center Gai Summary

This time I introduced you how to enjoy Shibuya Center Gai, which is crowded with many tourists.How was it?

It would be nice if the people living in Shibuya and the people living in Shibuya could connect through the local community through the event.There are still many attractive shops in Shibuya Center Gai where you can easily stop by.Why don’t you walk while you’re feeling a history?

Tokyo is currently carrying out a variety of initiatives toward the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2020.I am looking forward to the new appearance of Shibuya, which will evolve greatly in the future.