Takeshita Street is a shopping street that spans the 350 or so meters that separate JR Harajuku station and Meiji Street in Harajuku. It goes gently downhill from the station and features various fashion stores and sweets shops. The town is widely known for its distinctive fashion. In the 80s, the area saw the rise in popularity of the ‘Takenoko-zoku,’ youngsters who would dress in unique costumes and move to the beats of step dance. From the 90s and on, more and more famous international brands chose to set up shop on Takeshita Street. A part of the town commonly referred to as ‘Urahara’ eventually developed to become a sophisticated cultural spot. Currently, the area is a thriving hub for the latest fashion and culture trends among young people. It is also a popular tourist destination for travelers both from Japan and overseas.

Shibuya Ward shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Year after year, Meiji Shrine welcomes more worshipers than any other shrines for their first shrine visit of the New Year. Throughout the year, many people come to relax at the shrine which is one of the leading sightseeing destinations in Tokyo. The vast (approximately 700,000 square meters) precincts feature the famous Kiyomasa Well power spot, the beautiful Japanese irises of the Imperial Garden (best viewed in June), the two camphor trees named the ‘Kusunoki Couple’ and said to bring luck to people seeking matchmaking or matrimonial happiness, and many other places of interest. Come feel the holiness and serenity of the place, surrounded by the lush woods that will make you forget that you’re in Tokyo.

Urth Caffé Daikanyama in Shibuya Ward is featured in episode 7 of the drama series “My High School Business” (2017). Urth Caffé Daikanyama is the first Japanese store of the Los Angeles-based café chain that specializes in organic coffee. The café uses coffee beans that are cultivated without any chemical fertilizers or chemical additives. In addition to coffees, the menu offers popular bubble drinks, dished such as sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and soups, as well as desserts such as waffles and cakes. The open atmosphere of the café is not unlike what can be found at the Los Angeles store. The café is the ideal spot for a rest as you visit the location or take a leisurely stroll around Daikanyama. On sunny days, come relax on the terrace (pets allowed).

The café where Mika Shirasu (Ayako Imoto) is frequently seen skipping work and taking breaks in the drama series “Your home is my business!” (2016) is Eco Farm Cafe 632 in Shibuya Ward. Savor the delicious taste of home-roasted coffee or home-baked bread. The café offers a wide selection of dishes prepared from organically produced vegetables harvested from the café’s garden. The sheer tranquility of the place will make you forget that you’re in Harajuku. The spacious café can accommodate 130 people. Take your pet along and sit on the open terrace to fully feel the spaciousness of the place. Take a break from work or shopping, and leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to enjoy a relaxing breakfast or lunch prepared with select ingredients.

TV drama" IQ246: The Cases of a Royal Genius "(2016) Episode 3, the 89 the Generation Kensei (Dean Fujioka) served as a waiter in this restaurant. It is a restaurant in Ebisu, Shibuya ward called MAIMON EBISU. Ceiling height is 8 meters, stylish extraordinary atmosphere surrounded by marbles, this restaurant is a perfect setting for special day dinner, celebration, party and reception. Menu is themed to be healthy for your body, and the base of the menu are Italian and French cuisine, using seasonal selected foods. By cooking in the way that best brings out the tastiness of the ingredients, especially prepared dishes will be served. With gorgeous atmosphere, you can enjoy the most luxurious adult time at this restaurant.

In the drama series “My Dangerous Wife” (2016), Hotel Emanon in Shibuya Ward is featured as Master Peace, the café operated by Kohei Mochizuki (Hideaki Ito). The love story between Kohei Mochizuki and Anna Kitasato (Saki Aibu) begins at this café, which also is a key place in the drama series. From the quietness of the residential area in which Hotel Emanon is located, it’s hard to feel the hustle and bustle of Shibuya. As the name implies, the restaurant has a hotel theme. Both the interior and exterior exude a refined atmosphere that predominantly uses white as a base. Numerous other productions were also filmed at this location. The exquisite dishes served at the restaurant draw on modern French cuisine, and the portions are quite generous. A wide selection of wines, champagnes, cocktails, and other alcoholic beverages can also be enjoyed. This is the perfect spot to either spend a relaxing time alone, or drink with colleagues or a special someone.

In the drama series “Pride” (2004), Halu Satonaka (Takuya Kimura) and Yoko Anzai (Yuriko Ishida) have a meal at Ristorante Venire Venire in Shibuya Ward. The vast dining area features an 8-meter-high cathedral ceiling and large picture windows that let in a stream of warm sunlight. In the evening, the attractive terrace offers a commanding view of Tokyo Tower and the surrounding nightscape. Aside from “Pride”, the restaurant also served as a filming location for several other drama series. The exquisite dishes prepared with fresh and healthy ingredients are considered as authentic even by the standards of real old-world Italians! This is one of the appealing location spots where you can savor a scrumptious lunch or dinner.

The place where Tatsurou (Tetsuya Takeda) shouted: "I will love you just as much as now even 50 years later," to Kaoru (Atsuko Asano) in the drama series "The 101st Marriage Proposal" (1991) is "Orchard Hall." Numerous impressive performances are continuously given here not only as the stage for impressive scenes that would go down in history but as the biggest shoe-box type hall in the country.

The Shogi Kaikan hall in Shibuya Ward served as a set for a shogi match scene in “Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow” (2016). One of the scenes featuring Satoshi Murayama (Kenichi Matsuyama) playing a game of shogi against rival Yoshiharu Habu (Masahiro Higashide) was filmed at the hall. Matches between actual professional shogi players unfold on a daily basis in the hall’s match room which has been the stage of numerous notable face-offs so far. The real Satoshi Murayama also played once at the hall The store (1F) carries shogi boards and pieces, books related to shogi, folding fans signed by professional players, and other such items. The distinct sound of pieces being stricken against the board can be heard in the shogi training hall (2F) where players of all levels, ages, and sexes can be found facing each other off. No reservation is necessary to visit the place or play a game. How about experiencing the world of shogi as you visit the location?

The museum is a public musesum located next to Ryogoku Sumo Hall in Sumida. The museum houses materials that passes on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo to today. There are varieties of displays which you can learn about the changes of Edo (old Tokyo until 1869) to modern Tokyo and experience a life in Edo by riding a palanquin and holding the firefighter's banner. There are special exhibitions held as well. It is highly recommended to visit along with the film shooting sites of "Onihei's Detective Note".

The tallest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world which opened on May 2012 (634m/2,080 ft-tall) The panoramic views from Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria are just spectacular! You will not want to miss the 360 degree panoramic views on the sunny day. Tokyo Soramachi, situated on the foot of the tower, is also the popular tourist attraction which provides a wide range of shopping and entertainment. When you go on a tour of filming locations in shitamachi, the traditional district, Sumida-ku is a perfect place to let you enjoy the new and old attractions offered by Tokyo.

One of the filming locations for the drama series Hancho 6 - Azumihan, The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department" (2013) is the "Oshinari Park" here in Sumida Ward. This is a park at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, and you can take a walk along the promenades built on both sides of the Kitajikken-gawa river riverbanks, basking in the comfortable breeze.

The ball field in which the decisive scenes that led to the release of Kazuo Hiranuma (Shigeki Kagemaru) in the drama series "Hancho 6 - Azumihan, The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department" (2003) is "Yahiro Baseball Field" here in Sumida Ward. It is the field where the baseball team practices, with Hiranuma as the coach. The scenes where Shoichi Terada (Shozo Hayashiya) hurriedly leaves this place were filmed here.

In the drama "Omoni Naitemasu"(2012) the mall Keisuke Akamatsu (Yuichi Nakamaru) and Midorikawa (Mayuu Kusakari) usually walk and talk in, is Sumida's "Kirakira Tachibana shopping street". Also in the scene where Izumi Konno (Nanao) notices there are no postcards was taken here. Also it was chosen as one of the "Great shopping arcade 30" by the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry. It is a vibrant shopping arcade with a downtown (shitamachi) Tokyo feel. You can feel the lively atmosphere even with a quick stroll.

Sumida city "Midori Library" is the place which the character Tadashi (Nomura Shuhei) broke up with Kasumi (Hashimoto Ai) in the drama “Wakamonotachi 2014” (2014). This library has local oriented materials such as draft notes and letters of the writers from Sumida city and loved by local people.