Jul 16, 2013 - 1 min read

Spainzaka

A splash of Spain in Shibuya

By Karin Wu

Community writer

Tutuanna, one of the stores at the entrance of Spainzaka

Ningen Kankei Cafe, famous for their latte art

One of several flags and European-style buildings in Spainzaka

A unique entrance to a cafe and photo studio

One of many boutiques that line this street

Spainzaka and its red bricks as viewed from the top

There is a small street in Shibuya named Spainzaka or Spain Hill. Although marked on some maps, the street itself does not have a sign, but the entrance can be found in between Bershka and Tutuanna off of Inokashira-dori. The street does not specialize in Spanish merchandise or foods. But the bricks that line the streets and stairs, as well as some of the buildings, resemble Spanish and European-style architecture, and a few restaurants offer European foods. The mix of this with other trendy Japanese boutiques makes a very unique but fun and short walk up to Tokyo FM Studio and the Parco malls.