DEEPTOKYO
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DEEPTOKYO
magazine
EN
2026.03.09
An Urban Hotel in Shibuya Where You Can Enjoy Social Interaction and Dining
Nearest Station
HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya is an urban hotel located within walking distance of the Shibuya, Daikanyama, and Ebisu areas, and reflects the historical background of the former Tokyu Toyoko Line elevated tracks, which went underground in 2013. The hotel offers a lounge exclusively for guests, free beer service, and a bar and restaurant "Graphic Grill & Bar" on the first floor, creating a stay environment where guests can experience the daily life of the city while being in the center of a tourist attraction. Rooms range from dormitories to private rooms, catering to both those who want to enjoy socializing and those who want to spend their time in a relaxed atmosphere.
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HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya" is a 7-minute walk from the New South Exit of Shibuya Station. Shibuya is undergoing redevelopment, Daikanyama is a quiet residential area and lined with stores, and Ebisu has an abundance of restaurants. The location allows you to walk between these three areas.
The building stands on the former elevated railway site of the Tokyu Toyoko Line. From its opening in 1927 until it was moved underground in 2013, the railway ran above the streets for nearly 90 years. The traces of this history are incorporated into the architecture.
The structure follows the sharp curve that once characterized the railway line. Curved lighting on the lobby ceiling, as well as maps of the line and historical station photographs displayed inside the building, make this history visible. Knowing this background subtly changes how the surrounding streets are perceived. Walking along what was once railway track becomes part of the hotel’s stay experience.
The building exterior is designed along the sharp curve of the former Tokyu Toyoko Line, reflecting the path where the railway once ran.
Lobby ceiling lights are arranged to trace the sharp curve of the railroad tracks. The curved light drops the track of the Toyoko Line into the space.
A lobby board near the first-floor entrance introducing the history of the Toyoko Line.
String art installed at the entrance.
Ceiling lighting on each floor. Curved beams of light trace the path of the Toyoko Line within the space.
Corridors on each floor also display maps of the railway line as it was when it opened in 1927, along with photographs of the areas surrounding the stations.
Souvenir corner in the first-floor lobby. Original aroma products and graphic T-shirts exclusive to “HOTEL GRAPHY SHIBUYA” are available. Non-guests may also purchase items.
The original aroma is designed to evoke a journey through time and space, resonating with the historical context of the former Tokyu Line. Enjoy the scent by spraying the aroma onto your card key case. At the entrance, use “Oji - The Past”. For gifts, we offer a fragrance spray (10mL / ¥3,000).
Original graphic T-shirts (3,000 yen) and long-sleeve T-shirts (5,500 yen), created as souvenir items inspired by the hotel’s worldview.
On the seventh floor, there is a guest-only lounge equipped with a billiards table and a terrace, offering complimentary drinks 24 hours a day. Some guests relax there after check-in, while others use it as a space to meet fellow travelers—sometimes even heading out into the city together after connecting in the lounge.
At the first-floor restaurant, a complimentary beer service for guests is offered daily from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Irregularly held events also bring hotel guests and local visitors together around the same table.
At the front desk, staff introduce nearby local spots such as sento (public bathhouses), izakaya (Japanese pubs), and record shops. Rather than simply touring major attractions, guests are given opportunities to discover the everyday side of Shibuya.
The seventh-floor Lounge. This guest-only common area features a pool table and terrace, with complimentary beverages available.
It is used as a place for interaction and relaxation during stays.
Complimentary drink corner available 24 hours a day.
The seventh-floor terrace, an open-air space connected to the lounge.
Complimentary beer service for guests (5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.), designed as a time for social interaction after check-in. Available in the lobby and restaurant spaces.
Staff members serve as “curators,” sharing local information.
They introduce nearby sento, restaurants, and cultural spots, connecting guests’ stays with the surrounding neighborhood.
On the first floor is the bar and restaurant “Graphic Grill & Bar,” which is open to both guests and non-guests. For breakfast, it offers menus featuring locally sourced vegetables and bread selections. The concept blends a classic American breakfast with elements of Shibuya, known as a trendsetting district. In the evening, the space operates as a bar, serving cocktails such as the rum-based “Elegant Mai Tai.” While it functions as an in-hotel restaurant for guests, it is also frequented by local residents, allowing visitors to experience Shibuya’s everyday atmosphere.
Interior of “Graphic Grill & Bar” on the first floor. Open to non-guests and no cover charge required.
Seating includes both counter and table options, accommodating full meals.
Breakfast at “Graphic Grill & Bar” centers on a New American breakfast concept. Egg Benedict, originally from New York, is served with house-made focaccia. Seasonal locally sourced vegetables are used in the salads, offering a balance of volume and health-conscious choices.
Rum-based cocktail “Elegant Mai Tai.” A blend of rum, yogurt, and citrus, and one of the popular menu items at “Graphic Grill & Bar.”
There are 74 guest rooms in total, of which dormitory type and three types of private rooms are available. The most reasonable dormitory type consists of upper and lower bunk beds, and each bed is equipped with a curtain, reading light, and electrical outlet. Lockers with locks are also provided. Shared facilities such as showers, toilets, and sinks are located on each floor from the 2nd to 5th floor, and are suitable for those who want to enjoy socializing like in a hostel and keep accommodation costs low.
Private rooms are divided into two categories. The “Double Room” offers a private bedroom while bathrooms are shared—an intermediate option for those who want privacy at a more affordable rate. Meanwhile, the “Superior Double Room” and “Superior Small Double Room” are fully private rooms equipped with en-suite unit bathrooms. These are suited to guests who wish to relax in their room after sightseeing or prefer a more hotel-like stay.
The room selection accommodates those who want the freedom of a hostel, those who prioritize hotel comfort, and those who prefer something in between.
Dormitory rooms are available in mixed-gender and women-only types. Bunk beds are equipped with curtains, reading lights, and power outlets.
Lockers on the dormitory floor, equipped with keys for security.
“Double Room.” While bathroom facilities (shower and toilet) are shared, the bedroom itself is fully private.
Equipped with an independent washbasin, allowing guests to prepare inside the room.
Beds in private room types (Double Room, Superior Double Room, Superior Small Double Room) are manufactured by Serta (USA), offering firm support after a day of sightseeing.
“Superior Double Room,” featuring a sofa space designed for comfortable in-room relaxation.
Private rooms are equipped with safety boxes and amenities.
Shared facilities including washbasins, showers, and toilets, available to both dormitory and private room guests.
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Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property
Showers & Washbasins: Shared shower rooms and washbasins available (some private rooms include en-suite unit baths)
Laundry: Coin-operated laundry available off-site (fee required)
Amenities: Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap provided in shared showers. Additional amenities available at the amenity bar next to the front desk
Smoking: Non-smoking throughout the property
Luggage Storage: Available before and after check-in
Languages: Japanese and English supported
Pets: Not allowed
Parking: No dedicated parking; coin-operated parking available nearby
The information contained this article was correct as of 03/09/2026 (the time of publication)
