Shibuya-ku

Shibuya-ku encompasses 15 square kilometers of central Tokyo, housing 230,000 residents across neighborhoods including Harajuku, Ebisu, and Yoyogi districts.

The district originated from an 11th-century castle settlement, later transforming into a major railway hub with the opening of Yamanote Line in 1885.

The Shibuya crossing accommodates over 3,000 pedestrians at once, while surrounding streets contain fashion boutiques, entertainment venues, and modern shopping complexes.

Shibuya Station connects multiple railway lines, serving as a central transportation point with direct access to major commercial areas and residential neighborhoods.

A bronze statue commemorates Hachiko, a dog that waited at Shibuya Station daily for nine years after his owner passed away.

Location: Tokyo

Inception: October 1, 1932

Part of: ward area of Tokyo, Tokyo

Shares border with: Minato, Shinjuku, Shinagawa-ku, Meguro-ku, Setagaya-ku, Nakano, Suginami-ku

Address: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan 150-8010 Shibuya

Website: https://city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/eng

GPS coordinates: 35.66367,139.69772

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:14