Hotels near Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya Crossing (Shibuya Scramble Kosaten) outside Shibuya Station is widely cited as the world's busiest pedestrian intersection - up to 3000 people cross at once during peak times. Five crosswalks intersect diagonally; traffic stops in all directions for around 1 minute and pedestrians flood the intersection from all sides. The 4 surrounding buildings carry massive video billboards that have become Tokyo's signature image.

The Hachiko statue at the Shibuya Station northern exit honours the famous Akita dog who waited 9 years for his deceased owner - the most popular meet-up point in Tokyo. The Shibuya Sky observation deck on the Shibuya Scramble Square skyscraper (free with paid entry to the 360-degree open-air rooftop, 2200 JPY) is the best overhead view of the crossing. The Starbucks on the Tsutaya building's second floor offers a window seat over the chaos.

Pro Tip: Visit on a Friday or Saturday at 19:00-21:00 for the peak crowd density and full neon. The Mag's Park rooftop on Shibuya 109 offers a 700 JPY view that beats the free Starbucks angle for photography.