Description

Essentials about the Shibuya Crossing in brief

The location of the Shibuya Crossing

The Shibuya Crossing is located right in front of Shibuya Station, one of the busiest train stations in Tokyo. Every day thousands and thousands of people arrive here to work, shop and enjoy themselves in Tokyo. In the evening hours, the Shibuya Crossing is crossed by several thousand people – mind you, per traffic light phase!

Opposite the station is the Shibuya Center Gai, where hundreds of stores, bars and restaurants are located. Who wants to photograph the Shibuya Crossing from above, by the way, should go to the Starbucks Café located directly at the intersection, from where you have a great view of the hustle and bustle.

The reputation of the Shibuya Crossing

The Shibuya Crossing is internationally known by its English names “Shibuya Crossing”, “Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble” or simply “The Scramble”. It is the symbol of the bustle of Tokyo, a metropolis of millions. Because of its many large screens with neon signs, the Shibuya Crossing is often compared to Times Square in New York City. So it’s no surprise that the intersection appears as a filming location in many movies, such as Lost in Translation, Resident Evil: Afterlife, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

Immediately at one of the exits of Shibuya Station is famous statue of faithful dog Hachikō. If you want to give him a cuddle, you should bring a little more time, because on most days long queues form in front of the statue, wanting to take a commemorative photo of Hachikō.

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Getting there

By public transport:

Metro lines Fukutoshin, Ginza and Hanzomon: Stop Shibuya

By car:

In the immediate vicinity of the Shibuya Crossing there are a number of parking garages, such as Shibuya Hikarie Parking, Times Shibuyahigashiguchi Bldg. Parking Lot and Trust Park Shibuya Square Parking.