Okushibu : Best Cafés and Restaurants - Only a 10-minute Walk from Shibuya


2020.03.21

NAVITIME TRAVEL EDITOR

Okushibu : Best Cafés and Restaurants  - Only a 10-minute Walk from Shibuya

Also referred to as Okushibu, Okushibuya is only a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station and is often described as “Shibuya for adults”. As opposed to the energetic and bustling main part of Shibuya, Okushibu offers a more peaceful atmosphere, with several art galleries, shops and classy cafes lining the route to Yoyogi-koen Station. This article details its key access points and some of the best cafes not to miss in the area.

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    Access to Okushibuya

    Access to Okushibuya

    Access to Okushibuya

    Okushibuya is sometimes referred to as Ura-shibuya or Okushibu and technically refers to the Kamiyama-cho, Udagawa-cho and Tomigaya areas. It’s not far from Yoyogi Park and is within walking distance of Shinsen Station, Yoyogi-koen Station and Yoyogi-Hachiman Station. If you’re arriving at Shibuya Station, it’s a short walk along the Shibuya Center Street or can be accessed along Inokashira Street when heading towards the Shibuya Tokyu Honten store.

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    CAMEL BACK

    Made by a former sushi chef, the egg sandwiches at CAMEL BACK are extremely popular. This petite, glass coffee shop exudes a stylish atmosphere and is frequented by those who are into fashion and the latest trends. The eggs used in the sandwiches are slightly sweet and offer a pleasing flavor, thanks to a hint of Japanese mustard. The sandwiches are baked to be crunchy on the outside but fluffy inside. The café is so popular that it’s recommended you visit before noon.

    CAMELBACK sandwich&espresso

    CAMELBACK sandwich&espresso

    Camelback sandwich&espresso (Camelback Sandwich & Espresso)
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Kamiyamachou 42-2
    phone
    0364070069
    opening-hour
    8:00-18:00
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    THE LATTE TOKYO

    THE LATTE TOKYO

    THE LATTE TOKYO

    THE LATTE TOKYO is a coffee shop that specializes in café latte. It offers a wide variety of unique flavors, ranging from caramel to strawberries, mint and coconut. Its popular banana latte has an enticing combination of sweet and subtle flavors, incorporating the sweetness of banana milk and the bitterness of coffee. The Latte Tokyo uses Tokyo Milk for their coffees due to its rich but refreshing aftertaste. You can order a double espresso for the same price as a single!

    THE LATTE TOKYO

    THE LATTE TOKYO

    Banana latte 550 yen

    Banana latte 550 yen

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    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Kamiyamachou 3-3T'SGREEN101
    phone
    0364168298
    opening-hour
    [Weekday]8:00-19:00[Saturday…
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    MEALS ARE DELIGHTFUL

    MEALS are DELIGHTFUL

    MEALS are DELIGHTFUL

    MEALS ARE DELIGHTFUL is a café diner whose concept is to make meals more fun through the use of eclectic eating utensils. It draws on utensils sold at the first-floor tableware shop known as DISHES, with each chosen according to the season and menu. The cafe is particularly popular with ladies and families because they can browse the shop after having a lovely meal on the second floor. The desert pudding is a must-try!

    MEALS are DELIGHTFUL

    MEALS are DELIGHTFUL

    MEALS are DELIGHTFUL Pudding 650 yen

    MEALS are DELIGHTFUL Pudding 650 yen

    MEALS ARE DELIGHTFUL
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Tomigaya Machi 1-17-5
    phone
    0354651772
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    Nata de Cristiano

    NATA de Cristiano

    NATA de Cristiano

    Nata de Cristiano is a Portuguese sweet shop whose signature dish is the authentic egg tart known as Pastel de Nata. The lightly salted, crispy pie skin and custard cream are a golden combination, with Pastel de Nata known by everyone in Portugal. You can grab one of their egg tarts and eat it on a bench inside or outside the shop. Alternatively, you can take away and munch on it at the nearby Yoyogi Park. Nata de Cristiano is well-known by celebrities as well, which is a testament to its quality!

    Pastel de Nata 220 yen

    Pastel de Nata 220 yen

    Nata de Cristiano
    rating

    4.5

    35 Reviews
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Tomigaya 1-14-16 Stanford Court 103
    phone
    0368049723
    opening-hour
    10:00-19:30
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    Sebastian

    Sebastian

    Sebastian

    In recent years, shaved ice has seen a tremendous boom and has become a delicacy that's enjoyed throughout the year. Sebastian sells shaved ice that appears like a big cake and will please those with a sweet tooth. Among the menu selections are mango cream cakes and strawberry crème brulee, which is full of fruit-flavored ice inside.

    Shaved ice 1100 yen

    Shaved ice 1100 yen

    Sebastian

    Sebastian

    Sebastian
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Kamiyamacho 7-15
    phone
    0357385740
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    Uoriki

    Lunchi set 1100 yen

    Lunchi set 1100 yen

    Uoriki is a fishmonger that has been loved by locals since the Meiji era. It serves a fabulous lunch set menu featuring delicious, fresh fish. Uoriki is always busy as it has been featured in the popular cuisine manga series Koko no Gourmet (Solitary Gourmet). When you place your order, you pick a card and if the card has a number on it, you win a small extra dish! Another bonus is that their rice, miso soup and hijiki seaweed are all-you-can-eat, which is why it attracts a lot of male customers.

    Uoriki

    Uoriki

    Uoriki

    Uoriki

    Uoriki
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Kamiyamachou 40-4
    phone
    0334676709
    opening-hour
    11:00-16:00/17:30-20:30
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    Fuglen Tokyo

    Fuglen Tokyo

    Fuglen Tokyo

    Fuglen Tokyo is a café that specializes in coffee from the Fuglen headquarters in Oslo, Norway. Fuglen has been praised as the best coffee shop in the world, making it worth the plane journey, particularly for coffee lovers. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy a relaxing time in the Nordic-style café, which occupies a former detached house. Fuglen turns into a bar from 7 pm and is open till 2 am on weekends.

    Fuglen Tokyo

    Fuglen Tokyo

    Fuglen Tokyo
    rating

    4.0

    158 Reviews
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Tomigaya 1-16-11
    phone
    0334810884
    opening-hour
    [Monday-Thursday]7:00-22:00[…
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    Ahiru Store

    AHIRU STORE

    AHIRU STORE

    Ahiru Store is a sophisticated wine bar that’s always packed with customers who love to drink wine accompanied by tasty dishes. Their homemade bread is particularly renowned. The standing bar is cozy in size and rapidly fills up. As it has a long list of bookings, it is almost impossible to make a reservation. However, it is certainly worth your while to visit if you can secure a spot!

    AHIRU STORE

    AHIRU STORE

    Ahiru Store
    rating

    4.0

    1 Reviews
    place
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Tomigaya 1-19-4
    phone
    0354542146
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