Cover Shibuya Sakura Stage is the latest building to open in the popular shopping district of Tokyo, Japan (Photo: courtesy of Shibuya Sakura Stage)
Shibuya Sakura Stage is the latest building to open in the popular shopping district of Tokyo, Japan (Photo: courtesy of Shibuya Sakura Stage)
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Shibuya Sakura Stage, nestled in the heart of Shibuya, Tokyo’s pulsing epicentre, is the new hotspot which you need to see and be seen at
Shibuya Sakura Stage, one of the newest buildings which is part of the Shibuya Centennial Development Plans in the popular district of Tokyo, opened its doors in July after a five-year construction period.
Costing approximately 197.3 billion yen (more than HK$10 billion), the complex comprises several buildings that house the Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya Hotel, office spaces, a shopping mall and more, while the surrounding roads are dotted with sakura or cherry blossom trees, from which the name Shibuya Sakura Stage is derived.
This is what you should know about the complex if you’re considering stopping by next time you’re in Shibuya, Tokyo.
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Restaurant recommendations
When it comes to food and beverage, one is spoilt for choice at Shibuya Sakura Stage. Think affordable chain restaurant Matsuya, Chinese ramen spot Shibuya Katchan Ramen, gourmet eatery Aged Sushi Man-Hanare and sushi and grilled meats restaurant Yakiniku 78. For more international flavours, there’s also Pincho, serving skewers and tapas à la the Spanish custom, and Mexican Diner La Esquina for tacos, burritos and more.
Must-visit shops
The shopping mall has something for everyone: make-up mavens should stop by Japanese cosmetics brand Kate’s flagship store on the third floor which stocks a near-complete selection of all its products, while secondhand shopping enthusiasts will enjoy browsing through the thrift treasures at Buysell in the basement.
Events and exhibitions
Shibuya Sakura Stage also hosts exhibitions and events, and it is best to check the official website ahead of your visit. Currently, the Open Art Shibuya Independent Exhibition is being held until August 29.
Bonus: How to get there
How do you get to Shibuya Sakura Stage on the metro? You can take the JR Yamanote, Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku lines, the Tokyu Toyoko and Denon City lines, the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon, Fukutoshin lines and the Keio Inokashira line to get to Shibuya Station. From there, take the famous Hachiko exit and walk five minutes left towards the address: 1-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
This article was originally written by Bonni Chang in Chinese on August 9, 2024. Here’s the link to that article.
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Amalissa Hall was the style writer at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on writing digital articles, she covers news, tracks trends and interviews experts from the fashion, beauty and wellness industries, as well as entertainment spheres. Interview highlights include Formula One driver Alex Albon, award-winning costume designer Jany Temime and prolific make-up artist Lisa Eldridge.
She has also produced print stories featuring make-up artists, perfumiers and other upcoming figures discussing Asian representation on social media, sharing industry insight and trends as well as explaining new approaches to wellness in Hong Kong.
