The scramble
From every direction.
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A famous pedestrian crossing in front of Shibuya Station, described as the busiest in the world: up to 3,000 people cross on each green light, when traffic stops in every direction and people stream across all at once, diagonally too. The crossing opened in 1973 and became a symbol of Tokyo through its many appearances in films and advertising. Giant video screens and brightly lit shopping buildings surround it, and it is at its most striking at night. By the station exit is Hachikō Square with the famous statue of the dog Hachikō, a well-known meeting point. Visitors watch the crossing from the upper floors and cafés of the surrounding buildings, or from the Shibuya Sky deck above the station. Crossing is, of course, free; crowds peak in the evening and at weekends. Keep an eye on bags and children in the crowd, and cross only on the green light.
From every direction.
At the station exit.
Giant screens.
In front of Shibuya Station, Shibuya ward
Shibuya SkyAn observation deck on the roof of Shibuya Scramble Square, at about 230 metres 2 minutes walk4.7
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Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū)A Shinto shrine in Shibuya dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōk24 minutes walk4.8From the upper floors and cafés of the surrounding buildings, or from the Shibuya Sky deck above Shibuya Station; it is most striking in the evening lights.