101 Things To Do In Shibuya

Above, the Shibuya 109 from Shibuya Crossing.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Shibuya is one of those places in Tokyo that should be a "must see" for fans of kaiju movies.

It was prominently featured in two fairly recent (if you want to call 1999 and 2000 "recent"). It was also featured in Mothra (1961), but the Shibuya of that time is long gone.

The two "recent" kaiju movies Shibuya played a major role was in 1999's Gamera 3 and in Godzilla x Megaguirus. The Shibuya of those two movies is still with us today and is spotlighted in The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan.

Time Out Tokyo has a nifty online guide on "101 Things To Do In Shibuya." One of which is paying a visit to the Shibuya Mandarake store (number 11 on the list) where goods for kaiju, manga, anime and other goods (including toys) that would interest the otaku in you.

Before going into their list, Time Out Tokyo says:

Shibuya: it's the 'hood with everything. Cutting-edge fashion boutiques, world-class nightclubs, hip bars, dining options ranging from fancy washoku eateries to dirt-cheap diners – if you want it, you can probably find it here. But with so much to choose from, where on earth should you start? Read on for Time Out's 101 essential Shibuya tips: the best places to shop, eat, drink and party in Tokyo's most iconic neighbourhood. They're all taken from the fourth edition of our 101 things to do in Shibuya, a pocket-sized guide that comes complete with a detailed map to help you find everything...

 To see the things to do in Shibuya, go here.