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Sight Shibuya, Tokyo

Shibuya Crossing

A sight in Shibuya, Tokyo, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Shibuya Crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo
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Why go

The world's busiest scramble crossing, best seen from above and then crossed yourself.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Tokyo, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Shibuya Sky, 0.2 km away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Shibuya
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Tokyo, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Shibuya Sky

    Open-air rooftop deck 230 m up Shibuya Scramble Square with 360-degree views.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Meiji Jingu

    Forested Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji, steps from Harajuku station.

    Sight · 1.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

    Large garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles; prime cherry blossom spot.

    Outdoors · 3.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Tonki

    Meguro tonkatsu counter since 1939, cooks working in a calm open kitchen.

    Food · 3.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Omoide Yokocho

    Smoky postwar alley of tiny yakitori stalls by Shinjuku station.

    Food · 3.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    Six narrow lanes packed with 200+ tiny bars, each seating a handful.

    Drinks · 3.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Shibuya Crossing is a stop on our Japan Golden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Tokyo

Another curated sight in Tokyo. See the full Tokyo guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Tokyo run from 8°C in January to 31°C in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Shibuya Crossing itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Tokyo from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Tokyo weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Shibuya Crossing, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Coordinates
35.65948, 139.70056
Destination
Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya Crossing: quick answers

How much time do you need at Shibuya Crossing?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Shibuya Crossing. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Shibuya Crossing?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Watch from the Shibuya Sky deck or the Starbucks above.

Is Shibuya Crossing free?

Yes, we list Shibuya Crossing as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Shibuya Crossing?

Shibuya Crossing is at 21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Shibuya Crossing?

Shibuya Crossing appears on Japan Golden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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