Study Tour | Beyond the Neon Lights: Shibuya’s Transformation into a Sustainable Urban Oasis
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Thu 30 May
8:00 AM — 1:00 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo
Tokyo Midtown PLAZA B1F, Ishinki sculpture
Image credit: Shibuya Scramble Square
This walking tour through Shibuya delves into the district's ongoing transformation, offering a firsthand perspective on its evolution. The tour kicks off with a presentation on the redevelopment of Shibuya and properties along the railway line. We will move on to Shibuya Hikarie, where you will gain insights into the district's ongoing transformation. Witness cutting-edge innovation at QWS in Shibuya Scramble Square, followed by a breathtaking ascent to the Shibuya Sky observation deck for panoramic cityscapes. Immerse yourself in the local artistic spirit at the newly opened Hotel Indigo. Finally, the tour concludes at the reimagined Shibuya PARCO, a legendary landmark reborn in 2019. This multi-experience destination offers a unique blend of retail, food, and entertainment, culminating in a spiraling outdoor journey with rooftop views of Mount Fuji. The comprehensive tour unveils Shibuya's past, present, and future, showcasing its dynamic mix of modern development, vibrant arts scene, and iconic landmarks.
Meeting point: Tokyo Midtown
Bus transportation will only be provided from Tokyo Midtown to Shibuya. Participants will disperse after the last stop at Shibuya PARCO.
This is an all-weather tour. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Do take note of the rules for entry to Shibuya Sky.
Tour registration fee: US$50. Spaces on the tour are limited and subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Tour programmes are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.
ULI thanks our tour hosts:
Our hosts from Tokyu Corporation
Our host from Benoy: Teri Tsang, Director and Hong Kong Studio Lead
With over 18 years’ professional experience in the West and APAC, Teri’s extensive and diverse portfolio includes award-winning retail, commercial, residential, masterplanning and transport-oriented developments. Teri has an in-depth understanding of the entire project cycle from initial design to construction completion. With her international experience and understanding of local nuances, she spearheads ‘glocal’ design thinking at Benoy, adapting international design to local regulations, processes and norms. She has native fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, which allows her to service a broad range of international clients around the region. Teri grounds her designs in a keen awareness of clients’ commercial and strategic needs, resulting in revolutionary projects which deliver social, environmental and economic benefits to some of the region’s biggest developers such as Hongkong Land, Alibaba Group, Ayala Corporation, and China Resources Land. Following the various stages from concept through to completion, Teri’s work includes Ningbo New World Plaza, the masterplanning of a 107,000m² mixed-use development, consisting of a K11 Mall, a 250m iconic tower with Grade-A office and the six-star Rosewood Hotel, in one of China’s oldest cities; Pazhou Tower, a new landmark for tech enterprises and an iconic headquarters; Hongkong Land WeCity, a prime commercial complex in Chengdu; and a recent win in Shanghai’s prestigious West Bund Xuhui District.
Our hosts from Hotel Indigo