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Shibuya Scramble Intersection

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Shibuya Scramble Intersection

Crowded with Pedestrians, this is the World’s Busiest Crosswalk.

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This is a scramble intersection in front of Shibuya Station. Said to be the world’s busiest crosswalk, it has become a famous sight to see in Tokyo. From the pedestrian bridge connecting the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, you can view the flurry of people crossing the intersection from above.

When the light turns green, the intersection overflows with pedestrians. At busy times, over 3000 people can cross at once. What’s amazing about this spectacle is that no one bumps into each other!

This intersection is encompassed by large screens running advertisements.

Highlights

  • When the light turns green on this crosswalk, it’s buried in pedestrians.
  • It has become a popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo.
  • From the bridge connecting the JR Yamanote and Keio Inokashira lines, see the scramble from a diagonal angle.
  • In the vicinity are many cafes from which you can view the scramble intersection.

Photos

  • The Scramble Crossing is crowded

    The Scramble Crossing is crowded

  • Shibuya Scramble Intersection

    Shibuya Scramble Intersection

Reviews

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  • 雨妤魚
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    So many people. It was super crowded and kind of scary.
    It felt like if people weren’t paying attention, they’d crash into each other.
    There was even news recently about someone throwing something there,
    so that made me a tiny bit nervous.
    But it was okay lol.

    The first time I went, I didn’t get any photos.
    This time I only took some because I saw so many other people taking pictures, so I just casually followed along.
    Hehe, now I’ve got one more post I can write.

    Oh yeah, has everyone seen Alice in Borderland?
    Hahaha, I really like it.
    (Uh, is it okay to say that here?)
    That close trio first met here, haha.
    Honestly, I even thought that scaredy-cat guy was going to betray them lol.
    Anyway, I think Alice in Borderland is pretty good, and it kind of helps introduce Tokyo too.

  • chuan
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    Shibuya Crossing is lively and bustling. There’s lots of shopping nearby and plenty of good food, but it also gets very crowded.

  • 10BRENDA
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    At the busiest intersection, the moment the light turns green, crowds pour in from every direction—up to thousands of people moving in rhythm at the same time, weaving past each other almost miraculously without ever colliding.

    This scene perfectly blends the city's peak energy, neon lights, giant screens, booming sound, and the collective motion of the crowd. It really feels like the best expression of Tokyo's streets in motion.

  • 李郁杰
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    As soon as the light turns green, it's like a flood of people rushing out all at once!

  • 范雯
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    This is the true symbol of Shibuya.

Details

Name in Japanese
渋谷スクランブル交差点
Postal Code
150-0043
Address
2-2-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (In front of Shibuya Station Hachiko Exit)
Access
(1) About a 1-minute walk from the JR Yamanote Line and JR Saikyo Line’s Shibuya Station
(2) About a 1-minute walk from the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, and Fukutoshin Line’s Shibuya Station
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