Ebisu Travel Guide

Ebisu is a district located on the just south of Shibuya on the Yamanote Line, the JR (Japan Rail) railway. The name Ebisu, pronounced (ebis) is named after a factory of one of the famouse Japanese beer Ebisu. (Originally the beer name is named after the fishing God per Japanese Shinto religion.) Ebisu is hip happening place known for fine shopping and dining. The main attraction is Ebisu Garden Place Plaza, with a movie theter, the Mitsukoshii shopping center and the Sapporo Brewery and Museum.

A visit to the museum of photography in front of the station's exit of Ebisu Garden Place is strongly suggested. Every month there is a new exposition and you will surely find what you like.