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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Tokyo - Shibuya Scramble Crossing - Shibuya Mark City
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This live camera looks over Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the wide junction where traffic stops in every direction so crowds can cross diagonally at once. It is a good way to see how central Tokyo moves in real time, from morning commuters to the evening rush.
A crossing in the heart of Shibuya
Shibuya is one of Tokyo's best-known districts, a dense mix of shopping streets, offices, nightlife and transport hubs. The Scramble Crossing sits in front of Shibuya Station and is often shown in films and travel guides as a symbol of the city. The area sits near sea level on the flat Kanto Plain, so the streets are busy and the skyline is dominated by towers and neon signs. Because the light changes at once for everyone, the crossing fills and empties in waves. Those waves are what makes the view worth watching.
What to watch and when
The view is of a busy urban junction, so expect a steady flow of people, buses and taxis. Activity is usually heaviest around lunchtime, in the late afternoon and in the evening when the shops and bars are open. Weekends and holidays tend to bring larger crowds. Rain and dusk can change how the crossing looks, so check the live weather block on this page before you watch. The image is a live stream from a platform owned by its source, so picture quality and availability depend on that feed.
Practical notes for visitors
Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and mild, mostly dry winters, so spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit. Shibuya is served by several rail lines and the Metro, and it is a short walk from Harajuku and Shinjuku. The nearby Shinjuku Station East Exit camera shows another of the city's busiest areas, and a second Shibuya view is available from the list below.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Shibuya right now?
The live weather block on this page shows current conditions in Tokyo along with a three-day forecast, so you can check before you watch the crossing.
What time is it in Tokyo?
The local time for Tokyo is shown on this page. Japan does not use daylight saving time, so the clock stays the same all year.
Where exactly is the Shibuya Scramble Crossing camera?
The camera is in Shibuya, Tokyo, close to the station. The map on this page marks its position so you can find the crossing on a street plan.
When is the best time to watch the crossing?
Late afternoon and evening are usually the busiest, while weekends and holidays bring the largest crowds. Early mornings tend to be quieter.
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