101 things to do in Shibuya

81. Get down with the underground...

With drinks for ¥500, an impressive sound system and a nominal closing time of 8am on weekends, there are only two words to describe what you need to survive a night at Oath: club stamina. Oath. Aoyama Bldg. 1F, 4-5-9 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

82. Devour some buri-daikon...

Pretty much everything on the menu is worth sampling at this four-decade-old seafood restaurant, but the buri-daikon – yellowtail and daikon stewed in soy sauce – is an undisputed classic.
Sangyodo. B1F, 2-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

83. Give in to your choco cravings...

Pioneering chocolate master Koji Tsuchiya's shop and café is heaven for sweets lovers, and it's easy to get hooked on his finely balanced treats.
Musée Du Chocolat Théobroma. Greencore L Shibuya 1F, 1-14-9 Tomigaoka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

84. Treat yourself to an egg tart...

Once you’ve tried an authentic Portuguese pastel de nata, there’s no going back – and this shop run by Yoyogi restaurant Cristiano’s does them better than anywhere else in town.
Nata de Cristiano’s. 1-14-16 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

85. Unwind before winding up/down...

Whether you’re heading out to a gig or just coming back from one, this is a great spot for a few drinks – and you might even catch a set by a well-known DJ.
Shibuya Oiran. 2-22-6 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

86. Feed your mind with some arty reading...

Once one of the city's best places for foreign books and magazines, Aoyama Book Center drastically scaled back its international section a few years ago, meaning that there are now slim pickings for English readers. It's still good for photography, architecture, design and other artistically minded tomes, though, and the location – in a basement off Aoyama-dori – means that it rarely gets as crowded as some of Tokyo's other major bookshops.
Aoyama Book Center. B2F Cosmos Aoyama Garden, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

87. Get an only-in-Tokyo souvenir...

Billing itself as a souvenir shop, Aquvii Tokyo showcases products that ‘connect Japan with the world’, including off-kilter accessories and vintage toys – a welcome break from the usual tourist tat.
Aquvii Tokyo. 6-19-16 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

88. Take a whirlwind tour of Japan...

This novel museum in the towering Hikarie building is all about spreading the love: each exhibition is devoted to showcasing a particular design theme, as represented by all 47 of Japan’s prefectures.
D47 Museum. 8F Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

89. Feel the ocean vibe...

Owner-chef Tange Teruyuki combines his love of the ocean (that’s his surfboard on the wall) and cooking to offer an excellent seafood menu, plentiful sake and reasonable prices. Kaikaya. 23-7 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

90. Don't break the bank on organic...

Looking for an affordable organic lunch? At Yaoya Cafe, ¥800 will get you a veggie-packed and tasty serving with a choice of meat, fish or curry.
Yaoya Cafe Shibuya. B1F, 1-14-9 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

91. Scoff sausages in Shibuya’s Taiwan...

It gets so noisy here at times that you might forget you’re in Japan. Maybe it’s just the sound of carnivores rhapsodising over the pork sausages: they really are rather good.
Reikyo. 2-25-18 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

92. Drink like a salaryman...

You’re guaranteed a cheap night at this old-fashioned standing bar, first established some 130 years ago. The Fujiya Honten Wine Bar, on the opposite side of the building, is also very good.
Fujiya Honten. 2-3 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

93. Admire some contemporary art...

It only opened in 2013, but already this Tomio Koyama-curated gallery has hosted exhibitions by big-name artists like Damien Hirst, Taro Okamoto and Mika Ninagawa.
8/ Art Gallery/ Tomio Koyama Gallery. 8F Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

94. Binge on beer and barbecue...

Gorge on beer and barbecue at this casual bar, where you can sample meat lovers' favourite Kobe beef or dabble in the happy hour tapas menu – a snip at ¥380. If you're dining alone, there's no need to weep into your ale glass – you can still enjoy a barbecue for one.
Yakiniku Bar Hanno Daidokoro. 2-29-13 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

95. Pick up knitting necessities...

Its walls covered with countless varieties of colourful yarn, ribbons and beads stuffed into glass bottles, this Paris-born handicraft shop is where to stock up on both materials and inspiration.
La Droguerie. 7F Seibu Shibuya-A, 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

96. Hunt for retro bargains...

Widely regarded as the daddy of Shibuya vintage clothing shops, Toro’s carefully chosen, on-trend selections make most of its competitors look like the jumped-up thrift stores they really are.
Toro. 4F, 6-19-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

97. Have a US-style meat feast...

Beef brisket, pulled pork and back ribs, all dry-rubbed and slow-smoked to perfection: this authentically American-style BBQ restaurant is a carnivore’s paradise.
B & Loin. 1-22-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

98. Peruse a few novelty knick-knacks...

When people say that Tokyu Hands sells everything, they’re exaggerating – but only a little. The (frequently bizarre) novelty goods section is particularly worth a peek.
Tokyu Hands. 12-18 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

99. Treat your ears (and your wallet)...

Audio aficionados will appreciate the top-grade sound system, while laymen will relish the reasonably priced drinks at this shiny new DJ bar. DJ Bar Bridge. Parkside Kyodo Bldg. 10F, 1-25-6 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

100. Do Turkish for lunch...

This venerable Turkish restaurant does good, filling lunch sets (including vegetarian options), while you can catch belly dance performances on Friday and Saturday nights.
Ankara. B1F, 2-19-20 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

101. Roam the backstreets...

Known as Oku-Shibuya ('inner Shibuya'), this recently trendy area reaching from behind the Tokyu department store all the way to Yoyogi Park is packed with fun little shops and eateries, and also makes for an ideal bar-hopping spot. Oku-Shibuya.