Shibuya is famed as one of the busiest and most cutting-edge areas in Tokyo. Shopping malls housed inside dynamic architecture, globally renowned fashion stores, and a variety of top-class cafes and restaurants cram the bustling streets, providing lucky visitors with new and exciting surprises around every corner. Want to know the hottest places to visit in this incredible part of town? Read on to find out!
Any trip to Shibuya should include a visit to the brand-new dining experience, "CLUB THE PEPPER". Established in December 2023, this immersive facility fuses Japanese cuisine, technology, and music, with song and dance performances by humanoid robot Pepper! This is a nightspot in Shibuya that offers an experience like no other.
The article also includes information on special offers exclusive to JCB members!
Feel the city buzz! Must-see spots in Shibuya
shibuya-san
shibuya-san is a tourist information center located on the first floor of Shibuya Fukuras, right in front of the west exit of Shibuya Station. It is also the departure and arrival point for airport buses bound for Narita and Haneda Airports, making it a frequent stop for both domestic and international tourists. The store offers a paid luggage storage service for large items that do not fit in station coin lockers, allowing visitors to leave their luggage behind and tour the sights of Shibuya baggage-free.
There is also a free smartphone recharging service, paid Wi-Fi rental, and a foreign currency exchange machine.
The shibuya-san staff are all travel-lovers from various countries, meaning they are available to provide support in their native languages, including Chinese, Korean, English, and Japanese! When you arrive in Shibuya, stop by shibuya-san first. You can solve any travel problems you may have and recieve the best tourist information for Shibuya!
shibuya-san
- Address: Shibuya Fukuras 1F, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 1 minute walk from Shibuya Station on the JR, Tokyu, Tokyo Metro lines and Keio Inokashira Line
- Business hours: 10:00am – 8:00pm (*Luggage storage service available until 7:30pm)
- Official Website:：https://shibuya-san.co.jp/
Special Offer for JCB Members
- Free luggage storage (redeemable one time, for one item of luggage only) and a free soft drink for JCB members.
- Click here for details：https://www.specialoffers.jcb/en/campaign/detail/shibuyasan/60022/
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MIYASHITA PARK
Did you know that there is a lush oasis hidden in bustling downtown Shibuya? MIYASHITA PARK is a modern complex home to shopping, leisure, and hotel facilities, all carpeted in beautiful greenery. The first three floors of the facility are home to "RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK", a commercial facility with approximately 90 stores. This shopping and dining paradise boasts a variety of brand stores and restaurants catering diverse international cuisine. On the rooftop is "Shibuya Miyashita Park" – a 1,000m² lawn with benches and trees, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and a rest after a long day of shopping! There is also "sequence MIYASHITA PARK" hotel on the premises, which can be used as a base for overnight stays.
MIYASHITA PARK
- Address: 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station on the JR, Tokyu, Tokyo Metro lines and Keio Inokashira Line, 8-minute walk from Meiji-Jingumae Harajuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line
- Official Website:：https://www.miyashita-park.tokyo/
SHIBUYA AXSH
In the ever-changing Shibuya, new trending stores are constantly popping up here and there. Just take a look at this complex, SHIBUYA AXSH, newly opened in July 2024! The name "AXSH" is pronounced the same as the Japanese word for "handshake", denoting how the facility smoothly connects the Aoyama and Shibuya areas. This welcoming spot is an ideal place to interact with various people and cultures and create new ideas. The fifth through 23rd floors of the building are offices, while the first through fourth floors house a wide variety of restaurants and stores. Of particular note is the spacious atrium connecting the first and second floors, and the "vertical garden" located on the second-floor ceiling. The entire space is lined with greenery, creating a beautiful atmosphere where visitors can feel immersed in nature even indoors!
SHIBUYA AXSH
- Address: 2-17-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Close to Shibuya Station on the JR, Tokyu, Tokyo Metro lines and Keio Inokashira Line (1 minute walk from Hikarie ticket gate on the Ginza Line)
- Official Website:：https://www.shibuya-axsh.jp/
Exclusive look at the "CLUB THE PEPPER" experience! A unique new dining experience that combines gourmet food, robots, and music
After sightseeing in Shibuya and touring new landmarks such as MIYASHITA PARK and SHIBUYA AXSH, we recommend grabbing dinner at the new immersive dining experience "CLUB THE PEPPER". Tuck into a delicious meal and enjoy authentic Shibuya nightlife with Pepper, a humanoid robot. The facility is open until late at night, so if you want to spend the whole evening here, pop back to shibuya-san to pick up your luggage. Let's take a look at the top three features of CLUB THE PEPPER!
① A wide variety of menu items, from popular brand ramen to classic Japanese snacks!
There are many famous Japanese gourmet foods, but ramen is a particularly beloved favorite that people from all over the world are willing to wait in line to try. CLUB THE PEPPER offers 12 kinds of famous ramen that are highly popular in Japan. Visitors can enjoy authentic ramen from top-class restaurants without the mega queues, such as soy sauce ramen from "Chuka Soba Tomita" in Chiba and genuine tonkotsu ramen from "Ramen Kurume Honda Shoten" in Fukuoka. Many visitors to Japan also want to experience izakaya culture, and at CLUB THE PEPPER, there are plenty of izakaya staples such as "karaage" and "yaki-gyoza" with nine different kinds of special sauces. The wide variety of sauces guarantee you will never tire of this popular dish! In addition, parfaits and pancakes are available in the evenings, so no matter what your needs are, be it classic Japanese dishes, dessert, or drinks, CLUB THE PEPPER is sure to satisfy your tastebuds!
②: Dance performance by Pepper the humanoid robot
If you have finished sightseeing and don't want to go back to your hotel just yet, you should definitely visit CLUB THE PEPPER, where you can enjoy authentic Shibuya nightlife! Every 30 minutes from 8:30pm, Pepper the humanoid robot performs a synchronized dance performance to music, along with a brilliant light show for maximum party effect. Partygoers will of course have a blast, but since CLUB THE PEPPER also has sofa seating, it is also spacious and comfortable place for families, children, and the elderly to soak in the party vibes. On weekends and certain days of the week, popular DJ sets and live performances are also held, so visitors can enjoy a variety of music, including anime songs and J-POP hits!
③: Interact with Pepper, the intelligent robot. Foreign language friendly!
Not only does Pepper perform a dance on the restaurant's stage, but there is also a Pepper robot stationed by each table to entertain customers. This clever humanoid speaks not only Japanese, but also Chinese and English, so even if you do not understand Japanese, you can chat with Pepper in your own language. Furthermore, Pepper sings, dances, and plays games, so no matter if you visit or alone or in a group, you are guaranteed a good time!
Cafe menu at Pepper PARLOR for lunch
At night, CLUB THE PEPPER has a club-like atmosphere with subdued lighting, but during the daytime from 11am to 6pm, the restaurant transforms into “Pepper PARLOR”, a cafe with a bright and warm atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of dining options using carefully selected ingredients, including popular parfaits, pancakes, and seasonal afternoon tea sets. Stop by for lunch or to enjoy an elegant afternoon tea.
Pepper PARLOR／CLUB THE PEPPER
- Address: Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 5F, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 1-minute walk from the South Ticket Gate West Exit of Shibuya Station on the JR, Tokyu, Tokyo Metro lines and Keio Inokashira Line.
- Opening hours:
Pepper PARLOR 11:00am - 6:00pm
CLUB THE PEPPER 6:00pm - 11:00pm (Food last order 10:00pm / Drinks last order 10:30pm)
*Sundays 6:00pm - 11:00pm (Food last order 9:00pm / Drinks last order 9:30pm) - Official Website:：https://www.pepperparlor.com/en/
Exclusive for JCB members! Special deals for CLUB THE PEPPER
Members with JCB cards issued outside Japan can enjoy the following two exclusive deals at CLUB THE PEPPER!
CLUB THE PEPPER evening visit deals
- Deal ①: 10% discount off the total amount when paying with a JCB card
- Deal ②: Present your receipt after spending 5,000 yen (including tax) or more with your JCB card and receive an "Exclusive Sake Cup with Pepper Illustration" masu*. (*A masu is a square wooden box used to hold sake and other beverages)
Notes
- The discount can be applied at both manned and unmanned cash registers, but you must inform the store staff of your intention to use the discount when you enter the store. If no declaration is made in advance, there is a possibility that the deal will not be available.
- Deals ① and ② may be used together, but cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons.
- The total expenditure requirement for deal ② of 5,000 yen (including tax) is judged from the total after the discount has been applied.
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