SHIBUYA CROSSING

Every big city has a major landmark that can be associated with that area. New York has the Statue of Liberty, Paris has the Eiffel Tower and the London has the Big Ben. While Tokyo does have landmarks such as the Tokyo Tower and Skytree, the Shibuya Crossing is an iconic landmark that must not be missed.

This scramble intersection right outside Shibuya Station symbolizes modern Tokyo in itself - neon lights, crowds and hundreds of restaurants and shops. This intersection is unique in that you can cross in any direction you want. At peak hours there can be anywhere from up to 3000 people in the intersection at once! Being in the middle of a busy area, this makes for a perfect recipe of organized chaos! You’ll see waves of people going in every direction while everyone tries to dodge and avoid each other.

This intersection has been made popular in movies such as Lost in Translation and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. It also makes appearances in many TV shows, manga’s, anime’s and newscasts.

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Location: Right outside Shibuya Station

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How to get there: A 1 minute walk from the Shibuya Station, Hachiko Exit on the JR Line.