Shibuya Parco: Nintendo Store, Pokemon Center, and Fashion Floors Reborn
Shibuya Parco closed in 2016 for a full demolition and rebuild, and when it reopened in November 2019 it came back as one of the most interesting department stores in Tokyo. The new building, designed by the architectural firm Nikken Sekkei, is a 14-floor complex split into Parco-1 and Parco-2, with a public rooftop garden and a basement food hall. The tenant mix leans hard into pop culture, Japanese fashion, and food, and it pulls a younger crowd than the nearby Tokyu or Seibu department stores.
The Nintendo Store and Pokemon Center
The sixth floor of Parco-1 is the main draw for anyone with even a passing interest in Japanese pop culture. It houses the first permanent Nintendo store in Tokyo, which sells exclusive merchandise featuring Mario, Zelda, Splatoon, and Animal Crossing characters, much of it unavailable anywhere else. Next door is the Pokemon Center Shibuya, which stocks plush toys, trading cards, and exclusive Shibuya-themed Pokemon goods. The floor also includes a Capcom store, a Shonen Jump shop, and a store dedicated to Godzilla and other Toho properties. Expect lines on weekends, especially for limited-edition drops.
Fashion and Design Floors
The lower floors of Parco-1 are given over to fashion, with a mix of Japanese designer labels and international brands. The first floor includes a large Issey Miyake store, a Comme des Garcons boutique, and a branch of the Japanese select shop Beams. The upper floors of Parco-1 house smaller Japanese labels and streetwear brands, including a dedicated section for archive and vintage clothing. Parco-2, connected by a pedestrian bridge on the second floor, focuses on lifestyle and design goods, with stores selling Japanese ceramics, stationery, and furniture.
The basement food hall, called Shibuya Parco Basement, has a curated selection of restaurants and food stalls rather than the usual department store deli counters. The sixth floor dining area, Cyberspace Shibuya, has a cluster of restaurants serving ramen, sushi, and yakiniku, plus a branch of the popular Tsujihan seafood bowl chain.
Practical Details
- Address: 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest Station: Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line, Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Fukutoshin Line, 5-minute walk)
- Hours: Shops 11:00 to 20:00, Restaurants 11:00 to 23:00 (varies by tenant)
- Price: Free to enter, merchandise varies
- Website: Shibuya Parco official site