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Shibuya Crossing · Hachiko area

Use the crossing as a brief introduction to Shibuya, then move into one shopping district. A short street-level visit is different from a paid observation-deck visit.

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Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing
Photo creditDavid Kernan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0Displayed with a crop to fit the layout. Photo dates and seasons vary.
Address
Dogenzaka / Udagawacho, Shibuya Station area
Access
Follow signs for the Hachiko side of Shibuya Station; exits differ by rail operator.
Time to allow
20–40 minutes; shopping is additional
Hours
Public streets; shops and viewing venues have their own hours.
Cost
Street-level viewing is free; cafes and observation decks charge separately.

A simple way to visit

  1. Orient yourself at the Hachiko side.
  2. Cross with the pedestrian signal and continue onto a shopping street.
  3. Return toward the station for SHIBUYA SKY or choose a seated lunch.

Make the most of your visit

Do not stop in the crossing for photographs. Pick a specific meeting place away from the busiest flow of people.

Rainy-day planning

Move into a nearby shopping building or cafe; do not block an entrance while sheltering.

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Reviewed 21 October 2026. Time allowances are editorial suggestions. Check current opening conditions before visiting.

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