Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Shibuya Crossing, one of the iconic landmarks in Japan, is in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, Japan, right outside Shibuya Station. You can see it on top of the Shibuya Scramble Square building, which connects the station's main entrance and exit to the shopping area.

Shibuya Crossing is famous for being the busiest intersection in Japan. Once the traffic light turns green, each little corner of this crossing is filled up with almost 1,000 to 2,500 people navigating through every two minutes! That's why it's called "scramble"—pedestrians darting in every direction.

A British painter, Carl Randall, even made a large artwork inspired by this intersection, "Shibuya", which was exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London. As a result, this intersection became known as the world's busiest pedestrian crossing to tourists.

Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, with as many as 3,000 people crossing at a time.

During its busiest times, an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 people make their way across Shibuya Crossing every two minutes.

For the most iconic experience, you can head to Shibuya Crossing at night, when the neon lights are at their brightest. Make sure to enjoy the nightlife of Shibuya!

Early mornings are also a good option if you prefer a less crowded visit. Be mindful of major holidays like Halloween and New Year's Eve, as they can be extremely crowded with tourists and may have restrictions."

Shibuya Crossing is accessible via Shibuya Station, one of Tokyo's major transportation hubs and a major city loop. You can reach it using multiple train lines, including the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line, and Tokyu Toyoko Line.

There are a number of restaurants and bars near this intersection. Some of them are the best restaurants in Shibuya, Tokyo. We recommend Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Wagyu Yakiniku Ushihachi Kiwami. You could drop by Japan Shibuya 109, featuring several dining options.

Yes. There are several Shibuya, Japan hotels to choose from, such as Hotel Mets Shibuya Tokyo and Book Tea Bed Shibuya. If you choose Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu, you'll be able to view the bustling intersection from up high through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Yes. Many buildings have floor-to-ceiling windows where you can view the intersection from a distance. Starbucks at Shibuya Crossing on the second floor of the QFRONT building is one of the iconic locations to watch the pedestrian crossing. At 'Sky Edge', a corner of Shibuya Sky, you can look down on the intersection without obstruction.