Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing · Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The crossing sits directly outside Shibuya Station's Hachiko Exit, served by the JR Yamanote line and the Ginza, Hanzomon and Fukutoshin subway lines. There is no admission charge and no closing time; the screens and signs are brightest after dark, and wet nights add reflections across the road. Evening rush, roughly 17:00 to 20:00, is when the crowds are thickest. Nearby, the Hachiko statue is the usual meeting point, and Center Gai and the surrounding streets hold shops, bars and music venues. Autumn and spring are the most comfortable seasons to stand and watch.
Ticket Price
Free — it is just a street intersection. No tickets or admission fees.
Opening Hours
Always open, 24 hours a day. Best viewed when stores are open (roughly 10:00–22:00) or at night when neon signs are lit. Peak crowd hours: evening rush 17:00–20:00
Transportation
JR Yamanote Line / Ginza Line / Hanzomon Line / Fukutoshin Line to Shibuya Station — the crossing is directly outside the Hachiko Exit (Exit 8)
Best Season
Year-round; autumn (October–November) has comfortable temperatures; cherry blossom season (late March–early April) adds a special atmosphere; summer is hot and humid but the neon at night looks great in the rain
Pro Tip: Cross on a weekday morning
Local Tips You'd Only Learn After Visiting
The details official guides skip — save time, avoid crowds, and get better photos.
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Cross on a weekday morning Weekday mornings before 9am are noticeably calmer than evenings and weekends. Use the marked crossings, keep moving, and avoid stopping in the middle for photos.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
Yes. Shibuya Sky uses timed tickets and sunset slots sell out days ahead; book online and arrive 15 minutes before your slot.
Weekday mornings before 9:00 are calmer. Evenings and weekends are the busiest, especially around the Hachiko exit.
Shibuya Sky has the widest view, while Magnet is closer to the crossing. Both sell timed tickets and sell out at sunset.
JR Shibuya station, Hachiko exit, puts you at the crossing. The Ginza, Hanzomon and Fukutoshin lines also stop at Shibuya.