Shibuya Crossing

渋谷スクランブル交差点

Shibuya Scramble Crossing is a famous intersection in front of Shibuya Station, busy day and night. When the lights change, upwards of 1,000 people may cross from every direction at the same time, yet they rarely bump into each other. You can join the crowd and walk toward Center Gai, a street with hundreds of shops and restaurants, or watch the crossing from above.

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Visitor information

Admission: It is a public street, listed as free.
Getting there: Right next to Shibuya Station (JR lines, Ginza Line, Keio Inokashira Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

For a view from above, the tourism office suggests the Starbucks directly above the crossing.
Across the street is Shibuya Center Gai, home to hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Shibuya PARCO, a short walk from the crossing, has a free prayer room on the 5th floor with wudu facilities and separate areas for men and women.
Kiwamiya on the B1 floor of Shibuya PARCO serves a halal-certified black wagyu hamburg steak.
Tokyo Camii, one of the largest mosques in Japan, is also in Shibuya City (Oyamacho); it can hold 500 or more worshippers.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Tokyo and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.