EST is a huge family fun center located just a block from Shibuya Scramble Crossing. EST has ten levels of entertainment which include an arcade, bowling, billiards, darts, table tennis, and karaoke. Karaoke at EST is a must if you're seeking out a uniquely Japanese experience. Your group gets to rock out in a private room with a tv, 2 mics and music (many American songs are available in English, so don't worry). Food and drinks from the cafe are available to order in the karaoke rooms, as well as on every level. Another highly recommended "very Japanese" experience is the Purikura photo sticker booths. These photo booths on the main level of EST will take several photos of you (or your group) and make your eyes big and sparkly, add color to your lips, smooth and soften your complexion, and then allow you to customize the photos with words, stamps, clip art, backdrops and borders. The photos are then printed as stickers, which make great souvenirs. The camera shoots fast, and it can be a whirlwind at first. So take plenty of coins to the booth with you, in case it takes a couple trial runs for you to get the process down. Also in the arcade on the main level is a large bay of claw machines, mostly filled with character toys from popular Japanese anime shows. From my own experience, the claw machines at EST are not complete rip-offs-- you CAN actually win some of them!! Although I don't advocate dumping a lot of money into claw machines, if you can get a couple toys from them, they make cute souvenirs. The bowling alley also has a cool cafe which is very convenient if you have to wait for a bowling lane (it's Tokyo.... expect to wait). You can order food and enjoy the occasionally live music, and then as soon as your bowling lane is ready, your waiter or waitress will carry your remaining food up to your bowling area for you. It's pretty slick. There are four floors of bowling, and you can choose between regular bowling or black light cosmic bowling at any time of day .Bowling is approx. 600 yen per game plus 350 yen for shoe rental. For billiards, darts, and karaoke, you'll pay between 300-400 yen every 30 minutes. Table tennis costs more. As a family, we have tried each activity at EST over the past year and enjoyed them all, however, bowling and table tennis were our family-favorites. EST is perfect for families with kids age 6 and up to spend an evening together, or for college kids and teenagers to hang out with friends on the weekend. EST is open all night until 4:30 am on weekdays and 5:30 am on weekends, so you can play until you drop, or until someone drags you home. Tips: ***Parking can be a pain in Shibuya, but there is a nice large parking garage along the same street as EST, about two blocks down. This parking garage should show up on Google maps. ***EST accepts major credit cards for most activities. ***EST offers discounts and special events which can be seen on their website.

Pretty easy place for a tourist. Menu in English and automatic Possible to order your food or drink by the screen.