Shibuya Crossing

Name: Shibuya Crossing
Address: 21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo is one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world. Every few minutes, the traffic lights turn red in all directions, and hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people move across the intersection from all sides. It's a sight that captures the pulse of the city.

Located just outside Shibuya Station, this intersection is surrounded by bright billboards and giant TV screens. The area is a popular spot for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Shibuya Crossing is often called the "scramble" because people cross in every direction, creating a human wave that looks chaotic but somehow works smoothly.

The crossing has become a symbol of Tokyo's fast-paced, crowded life. It’s featured in many movies and TV shows, showing how the city’s energy can be seen in one place. The lights and the crowd make Shibuya Crossing a vibrant and lively spot, whether during the day or at night.

Standing in the middle of the crossing is an experience in itself. You feel the rush and energy of Tokyo around you. It's a must-see for anyone visiting the city, offering a glimpse into the daily hustle of Tokyo's people.

The area

Address

21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Shibuya Crossing

Amazing experience. To be able to cross with thousands of people at a time from all walks of life, some taking pictures, some people kissing, some people just soaking in all the lights, incredible. Do yourself a favor and come by, experience the walk, experience the lights, and all the shop around here. On a serious note, please try not to get caught in the middle of the street when the lights turn green. There's 45 seconds from the moment you can start crossing to the moment it turns green for the cars. Keep that in mind if you're planning on taking pictures.

danny velez

May 9, 2025

This place is amazing, the amount of people crossing each time they say is about 2,500. And I believe it to be true. The amount of arcade and entertainment facilities you need to see to believe and everyone uses them. We went to an underground wine/food bar and the food was exquisitely tasty and the wine was perfect for our food. It’s truly worth getting there. We are so happy we did.

Markle Te

Apr 5, 2025

Just a massive 6 or 7 street intersection area where all traffic lights turn to red at the same time to let pedestrians cross any way they want. It's crowd pleasing and fun, nothing special.

Kenneth Min-Liang Cai

May 6, 2025

Wow a must do. The number of people here on a Friday night was amazing and it never stopped. Lots of interesting shops and alleyways. All the advertising on buildings. Buskers and so much more. Loved every moment

Linda Wing

Apr 4, 2025

Its okay. Its busy as expected. The crossing itself is cool to do. Do it both in the day and night for a different feel. Lots of shopping and busy food restaurants around. Easy to get to. You can get a better view from many of the nearby stores such as Starbucks. We found a gacha store on level 5 nearby which had a nice view and wasn't crowded.