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🗺️ Shibuya Crossing渋谷スクランブル交差点

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About Shibuya Crossing

"The world's busiest intersection," where thousands of people cross the street together, is an incredibly spectacular scene!


Details

The intersection in front of Shibuya Station is said to be the busiest and most crowded intersection in the world. The spectacular sight of thousands of people crossing the street at the same time makes this Shibuya crossing a landmark representing Tokyo. From the connecting bridge that links the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, one can overlook the bustling scene of people coming and going at the intersection. Whenever the traffic light turns green, the intersection is instantly flooded with people. At peak times, about 3,000 people can cross the intersection simultaneously in approximately two minutes. The sight of pedestrians weaving through the dense crowd without colliding is quite impressive, attracting many photography enthusiasts who visit specifically to capture a cool photo of the crossing. The official name of Shibuya Crossing is Shibuya Station Front Intersection (渋谷駅前交差点), and the area around the intersection is adorned with many large screens and massive advertisements that continuously showcase various ads leading the trends.

Highlights

When the traffic light turns green, the intersection is instantly flooded with people. It is a landmark tourist attraction representing Tokyo. Standing in the passage connecting the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, you can capture the diagonal intersection. There are many cafes around where you can enjoy coffee while watching or photographing the intersection.

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Essential Information

Address
2-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, in front of the Hachiko Exit of Shibuya Station.
Getting There
(1) About a 1-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line and JR Saikyo Line "Shibuya" Station. (2) About a 1-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, and Fukutoshin Line "Shibuya" Station.

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