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Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon Dance 2025
Kim BergströmShibuya will close out the summer with a celebration that blends tradition and modern culture at the Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon Dance.
Miyashita Park is a new multi-purpose complex that arrives in the heart of Shibuya, sporting a shopping mall, sports facilities, restaurants, a hotel and rooftop park space.
Continuing a modern revamp of the wider Shibuya area that has seen the likes of Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya Stream and Shibuya Fukuras open in recent years, the Miyashita Park complex replaces the aging former public park of the same name beside the Yamanote line.
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Shopping mall with mix of domestic and international brands, with indoor and outdoor spaces, and a food court too.
A new hotel brand from Mitsui Fudosan with a second branch in Kyoto (and more planned), Sequence promises a smart, comfortable stay with open spaces and local cultural aesthetics the order of the day.
The rooftop park provides an open space filled with lawns, as well as skateboard park, bouldering facility and sports area. Find a retro-styled branch of Starbucks here too.
Situated on the south first floor of the brand new Rayard Miyashita Park building is Shibuya Yokocho, a cluster of izakayas sitting right next to each other along a 100-meter indoor alley, providing in total approximately 2500 food items, making it a wonderful daily food festival!
Shibuya will close out the summer with a celebration that blends tradition and modern culture at the Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon Dance.
The ultramodern district of Shibuya recent added a new attraction to its long list. A wonderful indoor food alley that allows you to try all of Japan's best dishes from different prefectures, without having to travel to them and in grand style.
Shibuya's brand new building RAYARD Miyashita Park is home to countless restaurants, shops, boutique stores, and a beautiful rooftop park with great views of Tokyo's skyline.
Shibuya's Miyashita Park is the perfect place to go for some outdoor activity in the middle of Tokyo
Miyashita Park is famous as a skate park but what visitors to the area might not know is that it's home to some delicious foods!
Discover the revolutionary park located in the Shibuya Ward of Tokyo. This 330 meter long strip of land is bustling with restaurants, shops, sports facilities, and even a hotel!
For a limited time, Shibuya's Miyashita Park will be hosting a solo exhibition titled "Anti Wabi-Sabi", featuring ceramic works from Takahiro Koga.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the much-loved game, Shibuya's Miyashita Park is hosting a Magic: The Gathering event from September 1st until September 10th. It's set to include original card drawings on display, limited-edition merch, and plenty more.
To celebrate SpongeBob’s 25th anniversary, Miyashita Park in Shibuya, Tokyo will be opening a pop-up cafe from June 13 to November 4, 2024 called CAFE Secret Recipe.
Shibuya will close out the summer with a celebration that blends tradition and modern culture at the Shibuya Miyashita Park Bon Dance.
Located right next to Shinjuku Chuo Park, THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku is a modern hotel with an exceptional design and easy access to the nearby Shinjuku train station and the Meiji Shrine. The 14-story hotel building was renovated and reopened in August 2018 as THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku . The western-style rooms offer a park view on the top floor as well as a newly opened terrace suite. The spacious atrium design offers a relaxed atmosphere and connects the restaurant, bar, lounge and lobby with one another. One of the highlights of THE KNOT is the delicious dishes. There are six areas in which food and drinks are offered. From the grill area to high-quality black tea and fresh bread, everything is on offer.
Just minutes from Shinagawa Station, the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is surrounded by lush greenery in the Takanawa area, with rooms offering balcony views of the nearby gardens and the surrounding Tokyo cityscape. This urban resort features convention facilities like the Hiten banquet hall, the international Convention Center Pamir, as well as a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.
ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay (previously Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafort) is a 132-room hotel that will provide visitors to Japan’s capital city with an attractive, fresh option in the midscale space. ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay will join a strong portfolio of 10 ANA Holiday Inn open and pipeline hotels across Japan, and become part of the brand’s global footprint of 1,234 open hotels and 278 pipeline properties.
B-Flat Commune is an open-air hangout in Omotesandō featuring a variety of stalls and food trucks offering unique drinks, clothing, and bites to eat. Its relaxed vibe and plenty of seating make it an ideal spot for casual meetups and spending time with friends. It's a creative place where people can gather to eat a the open-air dining space or purchase fashion, antiques, product goods and other lifestyle items. Events are sometimes hosted at this community space, and operating stores may change from month to month.
Mame Shiba Cafe offers a unique experience where you can interact with Shiba dogs while enjoying your favorite drinks. You cannot make reservations in advance through phone or online, so it is best to book early in the morning at a store. The cafe requires customers to make a reservation in-store, present their receipt at the reserved time, and then enter the cafe.
If you're a fan of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, there's one Tokyo restaurant that absolutely deserves a spot on your bucket list. While you may not know it by its real name, chances are you've seen it on screen—it’s the unforgettable setting for the iconic, over-the-top showdown between The Bride and the Crazy 88. Known affectionately by fans as “The Kill Bill Restaurant,” this venue offers more than just cinematic nostalgia—it's a vibrant and unique dining experience in its own right. Located in Tokyo’s upscale Nishi-Azabu district, this classic-style izakaya bar is where fiction meets flavor. Though the fake blood and samurai swords have long been cleaned away, the spirit of the film lives on in the architecture and atmosphere. Stepping inside feels like walking onto the set: a grand, high-ceilinged hall with a central open-plan dining space, surrounded by a mezzanine-level balcony—instantly recognizable to anyone who’s watched the movie. But don’t mistake it for just a movie-themed attraction. The Kill Bill restaurant is a serious culinary destination. It offers a wide variety of traditional Japanese dishes, from sashimi and grilled skewers to noodle dishes and seasonal specialties. The menu also boasts creative fusion items like avocado and camembert tempura, which nods to the restaurant’s global popularity and mindset. And for international travelers with specific dietary needs, the restaurant provides vegan and halal-friendly menus (with at least three days’ notice). What makes this spot truly special is its ability to deliver a top-tier gourmet experience while doubling as a pop culture pilgrimage. You can sip sake where Uma Thurman once sliced through waves of enemies—minus the chaos, of course. Whether you’re a die-hard Tarantino fan, a foodie on the hunt for authentic Japanese flavors, or simply someone looking for a unique night out in Tokyo, this restaurant checks every box. Just one tip: Enjoy the drinks and dishes, but leave the swordplay to the professionals. Note: As you’d expect, Gonpachi is a popular restaurant. Same-day reservations are possible, but ideally you’ll want to reserve your table at least two days ahead of your visit, and even earlier if you’re planning to visit at the weekend.
Shibuya Tower records is an iconic landmark in Shibuya located a three minute wak from Shibuya Station.
Shibuya Loft, the largest Loft in Tokyo is a 7 floor store and a common place to shop for gifts. The store is tax free and visitors who show their foreign passport upon check out will receive a 5% discount when spending a certain amount. Loft is a Japanese chain selling everyday commodities such as gifts, stationary, art, cosmetics and houseware.
The new Shibuya PARCO is an iconic shopping complex in Tokyo's Shibuya district and belongs to the PARCO chain of the same name. The original Shibuya PARCO has existed since 1973, but was reborn in 2019 following a three-year renewal. The concept of the new shopping center is based on five themes: fashion, art & culture, entertainment, food and technology. All aspects should be present on every floor, so that the around 190 different shops merge into a unique shopping experience. The architectural design of the department store, with its variously sized components and the construction, which is partly reminiscent of a spiral staircase, is intended to be reminiscent of the elevations and streets of Shibuya itself. In addition, due to its efficient CHP system, the building was chosen as a pilot project for sustainable and energy-saving building construction.