Neighbourhood in Shibuya
Shibuya
渋谷
Home of the world's busiest pedestrian crossing and the Hachiko statue, with new towers, rooftop views and a park on top of a mall.
- places to see
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- walk past the highlights
- 1.5 km
- Tokyo
- Shibuya
Shibuya's crowds meet at Shibuya Crossing, known as the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, right outside the station's Hachiko exit. Every couple of minutes traffic stops in all directions and people pour across from every corner. Next to it is the statue of Hachiko, the dog who waited for his master at the station every day for years after the man had died.
The area around the station has been rebuilt with towers such as Shibuya Scramble Square, whose rooftop deck gives the classic view down on the crossing, and Shibuya Hikarie. Miyashita Park reopened in 2020 as a shopping complex with a park on its roof. Harajuku is a 15-minute walk north. More of the ward is in our Shibuya guide.
Don't miss in Shibuya
Start with these, then wander the side streets.
1. Shibuya Crossing
渋谷スクランブル交差点The scramble crossing outside the station. Watch it from above, then join the crowd and cross.
2. Hachiko Statue
忠犬ハチ公像Statue of the faithful dog Hachiko at the station's Hachiko exit, Tokyo's classic meeting spot.
3. Shibuya Scramble Square
渋谷スクランブルスクエアTower over the station whose rooftop deck, Shibuya Sky, looks straight down on the crossing.
4. Miyashita Park
MIYASHITA PARKShopping complex along the tracks with a free public park and sports area on its roof.
5. Shibuya Hikarie
渋谷ヒカリエGlass tower on the east side with a big food floor in the basement.
6. Konno Hachimangu
金王八幡宮Old shrine a few minutes from the station, a quiet green corner.
Walk Shibuya in order
The highlights as one easy walk, about 1.5 km in all.
Stop 1
Shibuya Crossing
Start here
Stop 2
Hachiko Statue
1 min walk
Stop 3
Shibuya Scramble Square
2 min walk
Stop 4
Shibuya Hikarie
2 min walk
Stop 5
Miyashita Park
5 min walk
Stop 6
Konno Hachimangu
10 min walk
More around Shibuya
Other places within walking distance. Each shows its Japanese name for maps and taxis.
Mitake Shrine
御嶽神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Kitaya Inari Shrine
北谷稲荷神社A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
Shibuya on the map
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Questions
When is the best time to see Shibuya Crossing?
Evenings, when the screens are lit and the crowds are biggest. Early mornings are calm if you want photos without people.
Is Shibuya Sky worth it?
If you want the view straight down on the crossing and over the city, yes. Book a time slot online, especially for sunset.
Sources
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More areas in Tokyo
- HarajukuTokyo's youth fashion district between Harajuku Station and Omotesando, next to the forest of Meiji Jingu shrine and Yoyogi Park.
- EbisuRelaxed district one stop from Shibuya, built around an old beer brewery, with lots of restaurants, izakaya and bars.
- RoppongiCentral Tokyo district known for nightlife, embassies and the art museums of Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown and the National Art Center.
- ShimokitazawaTokyo's favourite neighbourhood for vintage clothes, records, small theatres and live music, a short train ride from Shibuya or Shinjuku.
- ShinjukuTokyo's busiest hub: neon-lit Kabukicho and Golden Gai to the east, skyscrapers and free city views to the west, and a huge garden to the south.
- KagurazakaA sloping street from Iidabashi with stone-paved back lanes from its geisha days, old shrines and Tokyo's biggest cluster of French bakeries and bistros.
- GinzaTokyo's classic upmarket shopping district, with department stores, flagship boutiques, the Kabuki-za theatre and a main street that closes to cars at weekends.
- MarunouchiThe business district between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, with the red-brick station, palace gardens and a tree-lined street of shops.
