Cat Street Access from Shibuya Station: Don’t Get Lost! Detailed Directions & Closest Stops

Cat Street, located between Shibuya Station and Harajuku Station, is also known as “Ura-Harajuku” (backstreet Harajuku). It’s a vibrant street lined with various apparel shops, vintage clothing stores, and stylish cafes.

So, this time, Shibutama will guide you on how to get to Cat Street from Shibuya Station! We’ll also cover Cat Street’s nearest stations and exactly where Cat Street begins and ends.

Where Does Cat Street Start and End?
The Nearest Station to Cat Street is “Meiji-jingumae Station”
How to Get to Cat Street from Shibuya Station
Summary: How to Get to Cat Street from Shibuya Station

Where Does Cat Street Start and End?

First, let’s confirm Cat Street’s location. You’ve probably heard the name often, but specifically, here’s where it is!

Cat Street stretches from Miyashita Park in Shibuya to around Kiddy Land in Harajuku.

In simple terms, that’s its extent. It takes about 5 minutes to walk from Shibuya Station to Miyashita Park, and similarly about 5 minutes from Harajuku Station or Omotesando Station to Kiddy Land. So, determining the absolute nearest station to Cat Street can be tricky. However, I almost forgot one station!

The Nearest Station to Cat Street is “Meiji-jingumae Station”

That’s the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Fukutoshin Line subway station, Meiji-jingumae Station. Its location is almost identical to Harajuku Station, but it’s slightly closer to Omotesando, making it the closest access point to the Harajuku side of Cat Street.

However, it can take quite some time to get from the underground platform of Meiji-jingumae Station up to ground level. So, even though it’s technically the closest, there isn’t a huge difference in travel time compared to going from Shibuya, Harajuku, or Omotesando. The Fukutoshin Line, being newer, runs quite deep underground.

So, while I’d consider Meiji-jingumae Station the nearest, Shibuya can also be considered a closest station. Well, Cat Street is long, so determining just one “nearest station” is indeed difficult.

How to Get to Cat Street from Shibuya Station

Now that we know Cat Street’s location, let’s look at how to get there from Shibuya Station, which is the main topic.

The Shibuya-side starting point of Cat Street is near Miyashita Park, so first, let’s head towards Miyashita Park.

1. From Shibuya Station (JR Line)

First, directions from the JR Line. Cat Street is just a few minutes’ walk from the Miyamasuzaka Exit.

Exit JR Shibuya Station from the Hachiko Exit ticket gate, then go outside via the Miyamasuzaka Exit.
Once outside, continue straight. You’ll see the Miyamasuzaka-shita intersection diagonally to your left. Cross to the left.
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, continue straight. You’ll pass Bic Camera immediately on your left.
At the next intersection, Miyashita Park intersection, cross straight ahead, then cross to the right.
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, turn left.
Walk a short distance, and you’ll see a path leading diagonally to your right. That’s Cat Street.

From Miyamasuzaka-shita intersection, just walk straight ahead, and you’ll arrive.

2. From Shibuya Station (Hanzomon Line / Den-en-toshi Line)

The Hanzomon Line and Den-en-toshi Line are directly connected, so you’ll arrive on the same platform. Since it’s underground, it can be a bit confusing, but aim for Exit A6 (A6b).

It takes about 7-8 minutes to walk to Cat Street from the Hanzomon Line / Den-en-toshi Line platforms.

First, exit from the Hachiko Ticket Gate.
After exiting the gate, look diagonally to your right for a yellow sign indicating “Exit A6” and take the stairs up.
At the top of the stairs, turn right, and you’ll immediately see another set of stairs (Exit A6) leading to ground level. This will bring you out in front of Starbucks at Hachiko Square.
Once on the ground, cross the Scramble Crossing towards the “Tianjin Amani (roasted chestnut) shop.”
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, continue straight under the overpass. JR Shibuya Station will be on your right.
After passing under the overpass and walking a short distance, you’ll reach the Miyamasuzaka-shita intersection. Cross the pedestrian crossing straight ahead.
After crossing, turn left.
Walk a bit further, and you’ll reach the next intersection, Miyashita Park intersection. Cross it.
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, walk a little further, and you’ll see a path leading diagonally to your right. That’s Cat Street.

From the Den-en-toshi Line & Hanzomon Line, the first key point is to exit the Hachiko Ticket Gate and aim for Exit A6. Make sure to double-check your directions as you go.

3. From Shibuya Station (Toyoko Line / Fukutoshin Line)

Shibuya Station for the Toyoko Line and Fukutoshin Line is underground. First, head towards the Den-en-toshi Line platform, then aim for Exit A6. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to Cat Street.

From the platform, look for signs indicating “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line” and follow the escalators upwards. Other lines like JR and Ginza Line also lead in the same direction.
After getting off the escalator, follow the signs for “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line.”
After walking for about 1 minute, you’ll find another escalator marked “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line.” Take this up to the Den-en-toshi Line platform.
Continue straight along the platform, and you’ll find an escalator with signs for JR Line, Ginza Line, and Hachiko Exit. Take this escalator up.
After getting off the escalator, the Hachiko Ticket Gate will be diagonally behind you. Exit from there.
After climbing the stairs, turn right, and you’ll immediately see another set of stairs (Exit A6) leading to ground level. This will bring you out in front of Starbucks at Hachiko Square.
Once on the ground, cross the Scramble Crossing towards the “Tianjin Amani (roasted chestnut) shop.”
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, continue straight under the overpass. JR Shibuya Station will be on your right.
After passing under the overpass and walking a short distance, you’ll reach the Miyamasuzaka-shita intersection. Cross the pedestrian crossing straight ahead.
After crossing, turn left.
Walk a bit further, and you’ll reach the next intersection, Miyashita Park intersection. Cross it.
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, walk a little further, and you’ll see a path leading diagonally to your right. That’s Cat Street.

From the Toyoko Line, the key is to first transfer to the Den-en-toshi Line platform. Then, exit via the Hachiko Ticket Gate and aim for Exit A6.

4. From Shibuya Station (Inokashira Line)

From the Inokashira Line at Shibuya Station, it’s easiest to go via the Scramble Crossing. It takes about 8 minutes to walk to Cat Street from the Inokashira Line.

Exit from the Central Ticket Gate of the Inokashira Line.
Immediately after exiting, there’s an escalator diagonally to your left. Take this down.
After getting off the escalator, you’ll be on the ground. Turn left.
Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Scramble Crossing in front of you. Cross to the far right (towards the Tianjin Amani shop).
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, head towards the overpass on your right. JR Shibuya Station will be on your right.
After passing under the overpass and walking a short distance, you’ll reach the Miyamasuzaka-shita intersection. Cross the pedestrian crossing straight ahead.
After crossing, turn left.
Walk a bit further, and you’ll reach the next intersection, Miyashita Park intersection. Cross it.
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, walk a little further, and you’ll see a path leading diagonally to your right. That’s Cat Street.

From the Inokashira Line, it’s simple as long as you don’t get lost exiting to the ground. First, aim for the Scramble Crossing.

5. From Shibuya Station (Ginza Line)

From the Ginza Line, use the Shibuya Scramble Square side ticket gate. It takes about 5 minutes to walk to Cat Street from the Ginza Line.

The first important thing is to exit from the “Shibuya Scramble Square side ticket gate.” There’s a gate in the opposite direction, so double-check carefully.
After exiting the gate, you’ll see ticket machines to your left, but there’s a passageway immediately to the right of those machines. Go there.
Immediately turn left and continue straight along the path.
After walking for about 30 seconds, you’ll find an escalator. Take this down.
After getting off the escalator, you’re still on the 2nd floor. It might be a bit confusing for a moment, but there’s another escalator immediately to your right going down. Take that.
After getting off the escalator, you’ll be on the ground level. Immediately turn right.
Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Miyamasuzaka-shita intersection in front of you. Cross the pedestrian crossing straight ahead.
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, continue straight. You’ll pass Bic Camera immediately on your left.
At the next intersection, Miyashita Park intersection, cross straight ahead, then cross to the right.
After crossing the pedestrian crossing, turn left.
Walk a short distance, and you’ll see a path leading diagonally to your right. That’s Cat Street.

For the Ginza Line, make sure you don’t use the wrong exit. Once you reach the Miyamasuzaka-shita intersection, it’s just a straight walk from there.

Summary: How to Get to Cat Street from Shibuya Station

Cat Street starts quite close to Shibuya Station, so you can usually reach it in about 5 minutes.

However, Cat Street is approximately 900 meters long, so it takes about 10-15 minutes to walk from one end to the other at a normal pace. Because of its length, it’s a great place to simply wander around and explore the various shops. That’s all from Shibutama!