Tokyo: Private Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Shibuya with your own local guide on a private walking tour through the neighborhood’s iconic sights, lively streets, city views, and modern culture.

Begin at the Hachiko Statue and hear the story behind Japan’s beloved symbol of loyalty. Then experience the world-famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing before walking through Shibuya Center Gai and Dogenzaka.

Next, see Shibuya from a different perspective. After crossing at street level, visit two viewpoints overlooking Shibuya Crossing and the surrounding cityscape.

Continue to MIYASHITA PARK via colorful Shibuya Yokocho. If you wish, stop for Japanese matcha or a matcha latte, then visit JUMP SHOP for a taste of Japanese pop culture and browse a selection of Shibuya-themed souvenirs.

Because this is a private tour, you can explore at a comfortable pace with your own guide. Your guide will also take plenty of candid photos during the tour and share the digital files with you afterward.

What's Included

Photos taken by your guide during the tour
Liability insurance covering injury and damage at visited sites, excluding intentional acts
Private English-speaking local guide
Digital photo files shared after the tour
Private transportation
Meals
Personal purchases and expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
SHIBU HACHI BOX

Exit the Hachiko exit from the JR station, and you will find the Shibu Hachi Box in front of the Hachiko statue. Your guide will be holding a paddle fan with EYT Japan's logo on it.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Hachiko

    See the Hachiko Statue, one of Shibuya’s most famous landmarks. Hear the story of Japan’s legendary symbol of loyalty and learn why this spot became one of Tokyo’s best-known meeting places.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Shibuya Crossing

    Step into the world-famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and experience the energy of the city at street level. Later in the tour, you’ll see the same crossing from above for a completely different perspective.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Shibuya Center-gai

    Walk through lively Shibuya Center Gai, one of the neighborhood’s best-known streets, surrounded by fashion, entertainment, restaurants, and youth culture.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Leave the main streets and walk through Dogenzaka Koji, a compact alley area that reveals a different side of Shibuya just steps from its busiest streets.

    8 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Myth of Tomorrow

    See Taro Okamoto’s famous Myth of Tomorrow mural before visiting the first viewpoint. Look down over Shibuya Crossing and take in the surrounding city from above.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Shibuya scramble square

    See Shibuya Crossing and the surrounding city from a second viewpoint. Compare the street-level experience with a wider view over Shibuya from above.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

    Stop for photos at colorful Shibuya Yokocho and see a modern take on Japan’s traditional yokocho-style dining streets. No food or drinks are included at this stop.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Miyashita Park

    If you like, take a short break at MIYASHITA PARK and purchase authentic Japanese matcha or a matcha latte. Drinks are optional and not included in the tour price.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Jump Shop Shibuya

    Visit JUMP SHOP and browse official goods inspired by popular Weekly Shonen Jump titles. It’s a fun introduction to Japanese pop culture, with purchases completely optional.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Finish your Shibuya walking tour by browsing Shibuya-themed gifts and Tokyo souvenirs. Your local guide can help with simple shopping communication if needed.

    13 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Enrich Your Travel Japan

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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