Dogenzaka

Tokyo

Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya showing a high rise building, street scenes and modern architecture
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing featuring signage, a city and street scenes
Shibuya Crossing showing signage, a city and modern architecture

Enjoy boundless shopping options, sample a lively nightlife scene and experience Tokyo’s love hotel culture in this district of Shibuya. 

Dogenzaka is a downtown dining, nightlife and retail zone in the Shibuya ward of western Tokyo. Step off the train at one of the city’s busiest stations into a neon-lit wonderland of art, fashion and food. Visit Dogenzaka to shop for the latest trends, sing at karaoke bars and watch the scene unfold from an iconic intersection.

Shibuya Crossing is the chaotic and mesmerizing heart of modern Tokyo, a place made famous by the movie Lost in Translation. Wait for the traffic lights to turn red and join hundreds or even thousands of pedestrians walking smoothly across this diagonal intersection. Get a great top-down view of the crossing from the second floor of a nearby Starbucks café.

Say hello to the cherished Hachikō Memorial Statue on the southern side of the crossing. It portrays a remarkably loyal Akita dog that used to wait habitually for its owner outside Shibuya Station. When the dog’s owner passed away in 1925, the animal continued to wait until its own death 9 years later. Nearby, the Moyai Statue resembles the sacred Moai statues found on Easter Island.

Streets and alleys lined with cafés, noodle joints, pubs, sushi bars and restaurants fan out from the crossing. Follow the youthful crowd to Shibuya Center-Gai for bargain fashion, record stores, sub-culture and late-night parties at dive bars. Shibuya 109 mall has trendy female fashion and cosmetics spread over 10 floors. Shibuya Mark City is known for its lifestyle and clothing stores.

Bunkamura is a cultural complex with art, live music and theater venues. The Bunkamura Museum has traveling exhibitions of modern art and photography by artists such as Chagall and Kandinsky. Stroll around Love Hotel Hill, where amorous couples seek discreet moments at short-stay hotels.

Travel by train to Shibuya Station and get around Dogenzaka on foot. Don’t miss the Myth of Tomorrow mural on the station’s second floor. This masterpiece by Taro Okamoto is an allegory representing the explosion of World War II atomic bombs.


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Dogenzaka Hotel Deals

Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

4 out of 5
1-12-2, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ¥23,305 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
¥23,305
¥29,519 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,738 reviews)
"Great location with amazing subway access"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel

5 out of 5
26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ¥39,149 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
¥39,149
¥51,074 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,633 reviews)
Excellen
"Amazing 5 star hotel with excellent beds, rooms and food. The food was also excellent. Be sure and includethe breakfast buffet during your stay. My wife and son loved it. Also, it's in an excellent walkable location in the Shibyua, Tokyo district. We also loved the pajamas they provided us ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is ¥11,365 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
¥11,365
¥13,002 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,759 reviews)
Very comfortable and handy location
"Very comfortable bed I could have stayed in bed all day. Very clean and quiet well designed room for an airport hotel. Located within the airport/shopping centre which is very handy. There is a temple about 20min walk away which is interesting and suburban area of traditional housing, it’s well worth ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ¥18,456 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
¥18,456
¥22,333 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,703 reviews)
"Great location & setvice"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ¥8,348 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥8,348
¥10,435 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,013 reviews)
"It was in a great location. Quiet yet convenient. The rooms are small but they are clean and do the job. A pleasant stay overall."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Hotel Niwa Tokyo

Hotel Niwa Tokyo

4 out of 5
1-1-16 Kandamisaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is ¥16,536 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥16,536
¥20,591 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,076 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel with a serene Japanese atmosphere."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Niwa Tokyo
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Shibuya Crossing featuring a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Shibuya

Major commercial and finance hub, Shibuya boasts bustling railway stations, trendy fashion scenes in Harajuku and Omotesandō, and vibrant nightlife. Don't miss the iconic Shibuya Crossing and Hachikō statue.

Shibuya
Harajuku featuring street scenes, signage and a city

Harajuku

Harajuku is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station or Omote-sando Station to explore sights like Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku.

Harajuku
Roppongi showing night scenes, a city and shopping

Roppongi

Consider a visit to Izumo Shrine Tokyobunshi and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Roppongi. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station.

Roppongi
Akasaka

Akasaka

Spend some time visiting places like Tokyo Midtown while getting to know Akasaka, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station to see more of the area.

Akasaka
Shinjuku featuring a city, street scenes and night scenes

Shinjuku

Major commercial hub with the bustling Shinjuku Station, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and various attractions like Kabukichō, Golden Gai, and Shinjuku Gyoen. Shop at flagship stores and enjoy diverse dining options.

Shinjuku
Shinjuku which includes a city

Kabukicho

Kabukicho is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Samurai Museum and Shinjuku Subnade.

Kabukicho


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