Shibuya Crossing is best experienced at night, particularly between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. During the day, the crossing is impressive for its sheer volume of people, but at night, the area truly comes alive with the glow of massive LED screens, neon signage, and the vibrant lights of the surrounding department stores. The "Blade Runner" aesthetic is much more pronounced after sunset, making for superior photography and video. Furthermore, the evening brings out a diverse mix of commuters, tourists, and locals heading to the numerous izakayas and bars in the area, creating an electric energy that is missing during the more business-oriented morning hours. If you want the iconic view from above, heading to the Shibuya Sky observatory or the Starbucks in the Tsutaya building during the "blue hour" (just after sunset) provides the perfect balance of visible movement on the street and the dramatic illumination of the Tokyo skyline.