What other travelers are saying about Shibuya Crossing
A must do and an experience to remember at the busiest crosswalks in the world. Amazingly that even it's quite busy at every angles or sides but all are well organized, well following the rules, polite, respectful to people around. I don't see police around to manage so everyone knows or for tourists (just follow the people infront) but it's something to see and be part of it for sure. Once the red lights is on, everyone from all angles just crossed the streets for couple mins and when the light about the turn green, there is a warning sound and just like that the street are cleared for vehicles. Quite unique and impressive.
Shibuya Crossing has gained international fame due to its appearance in numerous films, music videos, and advertisements. It epitomizes Tokyo's bustling urban energy and is a symbol of Japan's modernity and dense urban living.
While the exact number can vary, it's estimated that up to 3,000 people cross at each light cycle during peak times. Daily, over 500,000 people might pass through Shibuya Crossing.
The crossing is most impressive during rush hour on weekdays (8 AM to 9 AM and 5 PM to 6 PM) and on weekend evenings when the area is brimming with shoppers, tourists, and locals.
The Shibuya Sky observation deck offers a panoramic view, while the Starbucks located in the Tsutaya building on the crossing's north side provides a closer, street-level perspective.
Nearby landmarks include the Hachiko Statue, a tribute to Japan's most loyal dog, and Shibuya 109, a popular shopping center known for its trendy fashion stores.
It's truly an iconic and vibrant spot. Watching that impressive amount of people crossing at the same time, in all directions, is an experience worth having at least once in a lifetime. To get the classic view from above, there are several options, like the famous Starbucks Cafe right across. I was even lucky enough to see some tuned cars, "Fast and Furious" style, passing by. Of course, at the end of the day, it's just a crossing, but it's very symbolic.
Honestly it wasn’t that exceptional as I was accepting it but still still good there was so many people running to take picture. I found it so funny honestly and there is everything near the crossing. You can go drink something there is also a park there is an Apple Store honestly it’s a good place and at night it’s amazing.
this famous place is definetely worth visiting, it's so typical for Tokyo.
funny to watch this big crowds of people walking in every direction every minute, but also the discipline how good it works with the ongoing traffic.
From starbucks you get one of the best views, but it gets really busy there obviously.
Seeing Shibuya Crossing in real life was such a cool experience! It was incredibly crowded, probably because it’s a very popular spot and we visited on a weekend.
It is definitely one of those iconic Tokyo places you have to see at least once. Even with all the people, we loved being there and taking in the energy of the city. A must-visit!
