Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Tourist attraction in the special wards of Tokyo, Japan

Introduction

History

• 📅 Inauguration: The crossing was inaugurated in 1973.
• 🏅 Olympic Feature: Featured in the 2016 Summer Olympics closing ceremony to promote the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
• 🎃 Halloween: Since the late 2010s, it has become a popular gathering spot for Halloween celebrations.
• 📜 Ordinance: In 2019, Shibuya Ward adopted an ordinance banning alcohol consumption in the area during the end of October.

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Foot Traffic

• 🚶‍♂️ Peak Traffic: Up to 3,000 people cross at a time during peak hours.
• 📊 Daily Pedestrians: Estimated 260,000 pedestrians per day on weekdays and 390,000 on non-working days.
• 📈 Weekly Estimate: The 2012 SOTO Outdoor Media Survey estimated 1.5 million pedestrians per week.
• ⏰ Continuous Flow: Almost no loss of foot traffic at midnight or early morning.

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Cultural Significance

• 🎥 Film Appearances: Featured in 'Lost in Translation', 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift', and 'Resident Evil: Afterlife'.
• 🎨 Art: Depicted by British painter Carl Randall in his artwork 'Shibuya'.
• 📺 Media: Frequently appears in news broadcasts and music videos.
• 📸 Photography: A popular spot for photographers and videographers.

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Nearby Attractions

• 🐕 Hachiko Statue: A bronze statue representing loyalty and perseverance.
• 🛍️ Shibuya 109: A famous shopping mall known for its trendy fashion stores.
• 🏙️ Center Gai: A bustling street filled with shops, bars, and restaurants.
• 🛒 Tokyu and Marui: Major department stores offering a variety of goods.

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Best Viewing Spots

• ☕ Starbucks: Located in the QFRONT building, offers a great view of the crossing.
• 🏢 Mag's Park: Rooftop of the Shibuya 109-2 department store, screened with plexiglass.
• 🚉 Shibuya Station: Between the JR lines and the Keio Inokashira Line entrance.

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Transportation

• 🚉 Shibuya Station: Accessible via JR Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, Shonan Shinjuku Line.
• 🚇 Subway Lines: Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon, and Fukutoshin lines.
• 🚋 Other Lines: Keio Inokashira, Tokyu Den-en-toshi, and Tokyu Toyoko lines.

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Travel Information
📍   Address: Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

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