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Michael Tilley went for a hike
November 7, 2026 at 01:38
01:35
9.67km
6.1km/h
140m
190m
This is a linear hike from Shinjuku to Shibuya. I had a number of sites that I wanted to see, but I was not successful in seeing them all.
I started recording outside the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building that I had just visited to see Tokyo spread out before me in all directions from the 45th floor of the building - fantastic views, and all free!
The first site I wanted I found quite easily as it was at a junction and was the Love Sculpture. I found KIng Kong climbing up a building in an area that could be described as the Soho of Tokyo. My route then took me through the Shinjuku Gyoen National Park. I don't know that I was quite expecting it, and certainly not having to pay to enter the park. However, it was quite delightful and provided some tranquility after the busy streets I had just been through.
After that park, I later went underneath a bridge where there were some delightful pop murals: that was an unexpected treat for the eyes. A major site next was the Meiji Jingu which houses a number of things: the "Eternal Forest", a museum and the Sake and Wine barrels, as well as a large shrine.
The final site on my list was the infamous "Scramble Crossing" at Shibuya. Before you get to it, there are a number of smaller scramble crossings all leading up to the main one by the Shibuya metro station.
This was certainly an interesting urban hike as it contained so many different elements. I could have spent longer on it than I did, but I had a visit to the Imperial Gardens to fit in before the sun went down.
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