Shibuya scramble crossing, Pedestrian scramble intersection at Shibuya, Japan.
The crossing enables thousands of pedestrians to move simultaneously in all directions when traffic signals stop vehicles at the intersection near Shibuya Station.
The intersection transformed into its current configuration in 1973, becoming a central point that handles more than 260,000 pedestrians during regular weekdays.
Three substantial video displays mounted on adjacent buildings create a modern Japanese urban environment similar to New York City's Times Square.
The Starbucks coffee shop in the QFRONT building provides an elevated perspective of the crossing, making it an excellent location for photographs.
During peak hours, up to 3,000 individuals cross this intersection at once, making it the most frequented pedestrian crossing worldwide.
Location: Shibuya-ku
Location: Dōgenzaka
Location: Jinnan
Location: Udagawachō
GPS coordinates: 35.65950,139.70054
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:56
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Iconic pedestrian crossing where the population density is at its peak!
Iconic pedestrian crossing where the population density is at its peak!
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