# Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo > Shibuya Crossing is the famous scramble by Shibuya Station, where 1,000–3,000 people cross on a single green light. Crossing is free and possible at any hour. The best view is from the Shibuya Sky rooftop (≈ ¥2,700–3,400 online) or from windows around it. By the station exit stands the statue of Hachiko the dog. Web page: https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/shibuya-crossing - City: [Tokyo](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo), Japan - YesGo score: 57/100 (Yes, go) - Time on site: 30 min - Entry: free; Shibuya Sky ≈ ¥2,700–3,400 - Opening hours: Open 24 hours; Shibuya Sky roughly 10:00–22:30 - With kids: Fine with kids - Crossing: Free, 24 hours - Shibuya Sky: Online ≈ ¥2,700 before 15:00, ≈ ¥3,400 after - Shibuya Sky hours: Roughly 10:00–22:30, last entry ≈ 21:20 - Hachiko: The dog's statue by Shibuya Station's Hachiko exit - Station: Shibuya — JR Yamanote, Ginza, Hanzomon, Fukutoshin lines - Holidays: Street drinking banned at Halloween and New Year - Coordinates: 35.65950, 139.70054 - Facts checked: 09.11.2026 ## Key facts - **1973** — the year the crossing opened (source: en.wikipedia) - **1,000–3,000** — people cross on a single green light (source: en.wikipedia) - **≈ 260,000** — pedestrians on a weekday, up to ≈ 390,000 at weekends (source: en.wikipedia) - **Hachiko** — the dog met his owner at Shibuya Station for almost 10 years (source: en.wikipedia) - **229 m** — height of the Shibuya Sky deck atop Shibuya Scramble Square (source: travel guides) - **Every way** — at a scramble, traffic stops and people cross in all directions, including diagonally (source: en.wikipedia) - **Ban** — on drinking in the streets at Halloween and New Year (source: en.wikipedia) - **¥0** — to cross (source: YesGo) ## What is Shibuya Crossing? **Shibuya Crossing** is a 'scramble': when the lights turn green, traffic stops on every side and pedestrians cross in all directions at once, including **diagonally**. It opened in **1973** by Shibuya Station and is called the **world's busiest pedestrian crossing**: 1,000 to 3,000 people cross on a single green light. The crossing is one of Tokyo's symbols — it appears in films and music videos, and visitors come to walk in the crowd and see it from above. By the station exit stands the **statue of Hachiko**, an Akita who came to the station every day for almost 10 years to meet his owner. > **How to cross without getting in the way** The green light doesn't last long — go straight away, don't stop mid-crossing for selfies, and give way. For video, stand on the pavement or head upstairs. At Halloween and New Year the area is packed and drinking in the street is banned — better to pick another time. ## Where to watch from The best view is from **Shibuya Sky**, an open-air deck on the roof of the Shibuya Scramble Square tower at **229 m**. According to GO TOKYO and guides, an adult online ticket costs about **¥2,700** for entry before 15:00 and about **¥3,400** after; the counter is pricier. Sunset slots sell out first — book ahead. For free, you can watch from the **windows of the passage** between the station and Shibuya Mark City, and from upper-floor cafés in the surrounding buildings. It's most striking from above in the evening, when the screens and signs light up. ## What to see - **The crossing** — walk it with the crowd. - **Hachiko's statue** by the station exit. - **Shibuya Sky** — the rooftop view from 229 m. - **The passage windows** to Shibuya Mark City. - **Screens and signs** around the crossing at night. - **Shibuya's Center Gai** with shops and cafés. ## How to get to Shibuya Crossing 1. **JR Yamanote line** — to Shibuya Station, Hachiko exit; the crossing is right outside. 2. **By metro** — Ginza, Hanzomon and Fukutoshin lines to Shibuya. 3. **From Shinjuku** — about 7 minutes on the Yamanote line. 4. **From Harajuku** — one stop by train or 20 minutes on foot. 5. **From Haneda airport** — train or limousine bus to Shibuya, about 40–60 minutes. ## Day or evening | | Day | Evening | | --- | --- | --- | | Crowds | Busy | Busier still | | View from above | Crossing patterns visible | Lit screens and signs | | Shibuya Sky | Cheaper before 15:00 | Pricier, sunset sells out fast | | Photos | Sharp | Dramatic, with lights | ## How long do you need? To walk the crossing and take a photo with Hachiko, **30 minutes** is enough. With Shibuya Sky, allow about **1.5–2 hours**. Shibuya pairs well with **Harajuku**: Takeshita Street and Meiji Jingu are one stop away. Come back to the crossing in the evening, when it's at its best. ## Is Shibuya Crossing worth visiting? Yes: it's one of Tokyo's most recognisable places, and walking it with the crowd is part of getting to know the city. It's free and right by the station. The YesGo take: the crossing itself is a couple of minutes' thrill. The view from above is the real prize: if your budget allows, go up Shibuya Sky at sunset; if not, watch from the passage windows to Mark City. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Shibuya Sky ticket booked for sunset - [ ] The Hachiko exit from the station - [ ] Hachiko photo in the morning, when the queue is shorter - [ ] Not stopping mid-crossing - [ ] Not Halloween or New Year ## Tokyo views: compare and choose Viewpoints and views of Tokyo rated by YesGo. - [Shibuya Crossing](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/shibuya-crossing) — YesGo score 57/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · free; Shibuya Sky ≈ ¥2,700–3,400 - [Tokyo Tower](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-tower) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Main Deck ¥1,500; Top Deck ¥3,300 online - [Tokyo Skytree](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-skytree) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · from ¥1,800 (350 m), from ¥3,000 (both) - [Mount Fuji](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/mount-fuji) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 4 h · free to view; climbing ≈ ¥4,000 - [Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-government-building) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free - [Odaiba](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/odaiba) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free; museums and observatory paid - [Roppongi Hills](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/roppongi-hills) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ ¥2,200 online / ¥2,400 on site (winter 2026–27) - [Mount Takao](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/mount-takao) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · free; cable car ≈ ¥490 ## Shibuya and Harajuku in a day Meiji Jingu in the morning, Takeshita Street in the afternoon, and Shibuya Crossing with the view from above in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers. 1. [Meiji Jingu](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/meiji-jingu) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · free; Gyoen garden paid 2. [Takeshita Street](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/takeshita-street) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free 3. [Shibuya Crossing](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/shibuya-crossing) — YesGo score 57/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · free; Shibuya Sky ≈ ¥2,700–3,400 ## Good to know Shibuya Crossing is one spot by the station; Shibuya is a whole district of Tokyo. Hachiko's statue stands at Shibuya Station; there are other Hachiko memorials in other cities. ## Tips - Book Shibuya Sky at sunset 2–4 weeks ahead. - Free view: the passage to Mark City. - Don't stop mid-crossing. - Hachiko photos are best in the morning. - Nearby: [Takeshita Street](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/takeshita-street), one stop away. ## Questions ### How much does it cost to cross Shibuya Crossing? It's free — it's an ordinary pedestrian crossing. ### Where's the best view of the crossing? From the Shibuya Sky rooftop, or free from the passage windows to Shibuya Mark City. ### How much is Shibuya Sky? Adult online tickets are about ¥2,700 before 15:00 and ¥3,400 after (per GO TOKYO and guides). ### Where is the Hachiko statue? By the Hachiko exit of Shibuya Station, next to the crossing. ### How many people cross at once? Between 1,000 and 3,000 on a single green light. ### When is the best time to go? Evening for the lights; morning for photos with Hachiko. ### Can you drink in the street? There's a ban in the area at Halloween and New Year. ### How long do you need? 30 minutes, or 1.5–2 hours with Shibuya Sky. ## How we checked The opening year, pedestrian numbers and holiday drinking ban are from Wikipedia. Shibuya Sky prices: GO TOKYO and most guides give ¥2,700 / ¥3,400 online, some tables lower (¥2,200–2,500), outdated ones ¥2,000; we give ¥2,700–3,400 and mark it unconfirmed. Hours of 10:00–22:30 are from guides. We leave out Mag's Park: sources disagree on its entry terms. Journey times are from guides. ## Sources - English Wikipedia: Shibuya Crossing — year, pedestrian numbers, holiday rules; Hachikō — the dog's story - GO TOKYO (gotokyo.org) and guides — Shibuya Sky prices and hours, deck height (the official Shibuya Sky site wouldn't load by script) - Wikidata Q21083961 — coordinates - YesGo general facts for Japan — transport --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.