What to know
Shibuya (渋谷) is one of Tokyo's 23 wards, but the name usually refers to the lively shopping and entertainment hub around Shibuya Station. It's one of the city's most colorful and bustling districts, packed with shops, restaurants, and nightclubs that draw huge crowds daily.
Shibuya is a trendsetter for youth fashion and culture, with many of Japan's fashion and entertainment trends originating here. Numerous department stores and shopping malls cater to every taste, many owned by rival corporations Tokyu and Seibu.
The district's most iconic landmark is the busy intersection in front of the station's Hachiko Exit. Adorned with neon ads and giant video screens, it floods with pedestrians each time the lights turn green, making it a favorite photo spot.
Shibuya Station and its surroundings are undergoing a major multi-decade redevelopment. Recent additions include Hikarie (2012), Stream (2018), Scramble Square (2019), Miyashita Park (2020), and Sakura Stage (2024). Most work should finish by 2032, with further public plazas and pedestrian flow improvements taking an extra 2–3 years.
Shibuya Station is one of Tokyo's busiest, served by the JR Yamanote Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan Shinjuku Line, Hanzomon Subway Line, Ginza Subway Line, Fukutoshin Subway Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Den-Entoshi Line, and Keio Inokashira Line. Many Narita Express trains also stop here.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 10:00 to 22:30 (entry until 21:20)
- Closed
- Admission
- 2700 yen (~$17.28) (also available online)
- English name
- Hands Shibuya Store
- Original name
- Shibuya
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