Tokyo · Shibuya, Harajuku and Meiji Jingu
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
Said to be crossed by about 500,000 people a day, this is Shibuya's best-known intersection and is famous with visitors from abroad.
- Nearest station
- In front of Shibuya Station (no official walking time)
What to see
- About 500,000 people a day: Shibuya City says the crossing is used by around that many each day.
- A symbol of Japan's city culture: Shibuya City calls it one of the area's signature sights, widely known to foreign visitors.
Getting there
It is in front of Shibuya Station, where the JR, Tokyu, Tokyo Metro and Keio Inokashira lines meet. We could not find an official walking time from the station.
Before you go
Drinking alcohol on the street around Shibuya Station at night is banned all year by ordinance. At New Year the ward asks people not to crowd the area. It is a public road, so there are no opening hours or fees.
Around Shibuya Station
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Nearby sights
← Tokyo guide: trains from Tokyo
Sources
Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.
- 渋谷区（外国人観光客の動向）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 渋谷区 区長メッセージ（2025年12月3日）（checked 2026-10-24）
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