Perhaps the most magnificent sight of Shibuya, Japan, is the scene of huge crowds crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossings. It is even more marvelous if you observe from relaxing spaces in restaurants or cafes that let you watch the crossing from a better angle. In this article, we will show you some restaurants and cafes where you can observe this famous crossing!
Restaurants & Cafés Right Next to Shibuya Scramble Crossing
The best locations to observe Shibuya Scramble Crossing are from the buildings right around the crossing itself! But you will need a better vantage point to be able to see from above the ground level, so we rounded up some of the best locations for you.
Oriental Dining LOHB, offering French, Italian, and Asian foods with a great vantage
Situated on the 4F and 5F of Shibuya Ekimae Building, right on the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Oriental Dining LOHB offers French, Italian, and Asian dishes which are good for health and beauty. Although they have 88 seats available, it is still better to go there early if you want the window seats for a great view.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Oriental Dining LOHB
- Address: 4F & 5F Shibuya Ekimae Building, 2-3-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043
- Access: Shibuya station…right after crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Business hours: 11:30 – 24:00 (Last Order 23:00)
- Budget:
- Lunch: starts at 980 yen
- Coffee: starts at 600 yen
- Course: starts at 3,500 yen
Shibuya Parlor, have your desserts and light meals at the window counter seats!
At Shibuya Parlor, there are scents of summer fruits all over with a fashionable interior. But the greatest asset is of course, being able to see Shibuya Scramble Crossing from the window counter seats! Pâtissiers’ season-limited dessert menus are also good, and you can get some light meals like Spaghetti or Gratin, too!
Spot Information
- Spot name: Shibuya Parlor (渋谷パーラー)
- Address: 7F MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, 1-23-10 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041
- Access: Shibuya Station Hachiko Exit…1 minutes-walk
- Business hours: 11:00 – 23:00
- Budget: 1.000 yen for lunch and 2,000 yen on average
- Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners’ Club
- Electronic Money: WeChat Pay, Alipay
Gusto Scramble Crossing Store, a family restaurant on the 7th floor
Gusto is one of the well-known family restaurant franchises in Japan. Fortunately, the one in Shibuya is on the 7F of Shibuya Ekimae Building, and the window seats have great views for watching the crowd at Shibuya Scramble Crossing.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Gusto Shibuya Ekimae store (ガスト 渋谷駅前店)
- Address: 7F Shibuya Ekimae Building, 2-3-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043
- Access: Shibuya station…right after crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Business hours: 7:30 - 23;00
SHIBUYA NISHIMURA FRUITS ＆ PARLOR, where you can have fruit parfaits and watch the famous intersection
SHIBUYA NISHIMURA FRUITS ＆ PARLOR is a fruit store with a parlor on the second floor. The fruit parlor part offers seasonal fruits to bring home or eat at the parlor! Moreover, there are glass windows with seats available, so if you are lucky with the timing, get the window seats and enjoy the view of Shibuya Scramble Crossing!
Spot Information
- Spot name: SHIBUYA NISHIMURA FRUITS ＆ PARLOR
- Address: (Fruit Parlor) 2F, 22-2 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042
- Access: Shibuya station…less than 1 minute-walk
- Business hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 10:30 – 23:00 (Last Order: 22;20)
- Sunday and Holidays: 10:00 – 22:30 (Last Order: 21:50)
Hoshino Coffee, a hand-drip coffee shop right above Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Hoshino Coffee is a hand-drip coffee franchise that has stores throughout Japan, but the one in Shibuya also has a superb view over Shibuya Scramble Crossing! The coffee is cheaper if you order as a set with food such as pancakes or pasta! The window counter seats are great for watching the crowd below while sipping your cup of coffee.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Hoshino Coffee MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 store
- Address: 2F MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, 1-23-10 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041
- Access: Shibuya Station Hachiko Exit…1 minutes-walk
- Business hours: 10:00 – 23:00 (Lunch Menu available until 14:00, Last Order 22:15)
- Budget: about 1,000 yen for daytime, 2,000 yen for nighttime
Restaurants with great views of Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Other than those located next to Shibuya Scramble Crossing, there are also restaurants farther and higher that still offer the view of the famous intersection. You can also expect them to be less crowded, but more expensive too.
Shunsai at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu, a Japanese restaurant on the 25F
Shunsai is a restaurant inside Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu on the 25F. offering a great vantage view over the famous intersection. Whether you want a Japanese style breakfast or multi-course Kaiseki cuisine to spend your time while admiring the view, this is the place for you. Japanese breakfast set is available at 3,388 yen, and some courses may cost up to 10,000 yen.
Spot Information
- Spot name: Shunsai at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
- Address: 25F Shibuya Mark City Building, 1-12-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043
- Access: Shibuya station…directly connected to the station
- Business hours:
- Breakfast: 7:00 – 10:30 (Last Oder 10;00)
- Lunch: 11:30 – 15:00 (Last Order 14:00)
- Dinner: 17:30 – 23:00 (Last Order 21:00)
- Budget: Daytime 3,000 – 3.999 yen, Nighttime 10,000 – 14.999 yen
TsuruTonTan UDON NOODLE Brasserie SHIBUYA at Shibuya Scramble Square
TsuruTonTan is an Udon noodle franchise that has several stores around the country, and some overseas. Located on the 13F of the newly opened Shibuya Scramble Square is the Shibuya store, offering lunch and dinner with nice interior alongside a great view over Shibuya Scramble Crossing,
Spot Information
- Spot name: TsuruTonTan UDON NOODLE Brasserie SHIBUYA at Shibuya Scramble Square
- Address: 13F Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-6113
- Access: Shibuya station…directly connected to the station
- Business hours: 11:00 – 24:00 (Last Order: Food 23:00, Drink 23:30)
- Budget: 1,000 – 1,999 yen
La Coquina cerveceria, a Spanish restaurant on 13F of Shibuya Scramble Square
Another restaurant on the Shibuya Scramble Square, which was opened in November 2019. La Coquina cerveceria offers Spanish cuisine focused on seafood with fashionable interior decorations and great views, especially in the evening. You can sip some wine while enjoying the night here, too!
Spot Information
- Spot name: La Coquina cerveceria (ラ コキーナ セルベセリア)
- Address: 13F Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-6113
- Access: Shibuya station…directly connected to the station
- Business hours: 11:00 – 24:00 (Last Order 23:00)
- Budget: Daytime 1,000 – 1,999 yen, Nighttime 3,000 – 3,999 yen
※Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) and state of emergency, some of the restaurants may be temporarily closed or have different hours from the hours stated here.
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