Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan

Organized chaos! That’s what comes to mind when you first view Shibuya Crossing, more accurately, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan!

Likely the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, Shibuya Crossing is where thousands of people – locals, tourists, students, and business folk – move together across five pedestrian crosswalks, when all traffic is halted by traffic lights.

Watching the dynamic fluidity and clockwork-like regularity of the swarm of people crossing is almost hypnotic, make sure you don’t get stranded in the middle when the traffic light changes.

Late evening is the best time to watch this spectacle, with the rush hour crowd at its fullest, framed against bright neon lights and towering billboards.

Shibuya Crossing at night, with neon lights, towering billboards, and large crowds

A perfect experience that captures the pulse of Tokyo’s urban life!

While it is hard to ever get bored of the mesmerizing flow of people, Shibuya Crossing offers many other things to do: admire the famous Hachiko statue in honor of a loyal Akita dog who waited for his master every day at Shibuya Station, even years after his passing, shop at the area’s fashion-forward stores, and enjoy its vibrant night life!

On this comprehensive Shibuya Crossing website you will find everything you need to plan your visit!

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