Shibuya Stream

Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa


It's hard to imagine, but Shibuya Crossing actually sits on the confluence of two rivers: the Shibuya-gawa and the Uda-gawa, which were diverted underground decades ago. Shibuya Stream, part of Shibuya's redevelopment, is a step towards bringing the city's waterways back. It's mostly a giant, glass multipurpose complex, but there's a lovely stretch of the newly liberated Shibuya-gawa flanked by terraces and some bars and restaurants.

Transportation

  • subway: Ginza, Hanzōmon & Fukutoshin lines to Shibuya, exit 16b
  • train: JR Yamanote line to Shibuya, new south exit

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