Why is Shibuya Crossing so busy?

There are several reasons that make Shibuya Crossing the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. Workplace and shopping contribute to a large number of people using the crossing. However, the main reason is that of its close proximity to the Shibuya Station, the third busiest transportation hub in Tokyo.



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A nexus for pop culture, food and entertainment Over the years Shibuya's instantly recognizable crossing has been the backdrop for countless movies and television shows both in Japan and overseas thanks to its neon-lit buildings and mix of cultures and trendsetters, just like New York's Times Square.

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This intersection is frequently recognized as the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world with almost no loss of foot traffic at midnight or early morning. Road traffic jams rarely occur here even during rush hours.

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With thousands of pedestrians crossing at any one time, Shibuya Crossing is one of the most iconic sights in Tokyo. Known as the Scramble, a visit to this intersection is essential for first-timers to the capital. Any promotional travel video of Tokyo or even Japan features Shibuya Crossing, and with good reason.

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If you want to enjoy the view without having to pay for it, head over to the Shibuya Mark City Walkway. This walkway is located between the JR Yamanote Line's Tamagawa Exit and the Keio Inokashira Line Exit.

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Shinjuku Station, meanwhile, is widely believed to be the world's busiest train station. Literally millions of people pass through the station daily. Thanks to the red-light district, Kabukicho, Shinjuku is known for ~sexy~ nightlife, hostess and host clubs, and love hotels.

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Jingu-dori, the street that passes right in front of the Hachiko Exit of Shibuya Station, is where you'll find the world-famous Shibuya Crossing. Crossing the traffic lights, you can reach Shibuya Center-gai, which is full of young people, and Dogenzaka, which leads to Bunkamura-dori.

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Oxford Street has been ranked as the most important retail location in Britain and the busiest shopping street in Europe.

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Traffic safety data from the NHTSA consistently shows that about 75 percent of all pedestrian fatalities occur on sections of a road or street without intersections, suggesting intersections are the safest point to cross a road.

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Most of the richest neighborhoods in Tokyo are located along the prestigious Yamanote Line, known for its association with wealth and prestige. The line loops around the city, connecting major districts and offering easy access to business, entertainment, and shopping hubs.

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Shibuya Crossing It's a fairly well-known fact that Tokyo is the most populated city in the world. And in a busy city, the Shibuya Crossing is the busiest place of all. It's the world's most-used intersection, with around 3,000 people waiting to cross one of seven crossing points at any given time.

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As you can see, the crime statistics of Metropolitan Police Department of Tokyo in 2019 shows that Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Shibuya are the 3 most dangerous areas in Tokyo by far, as we all know the famous Shinjuku Kabukicho, Ikebukuro “West Gate” Park and Shibuya Center Street.

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