Things to Do in Shibuya

Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, with up to 3,000 people crossing simultaneously during peak hours.

The Shibuya 109 department store opened in 1957 and became a symbol of youth fashion culture in Japan, influencing trends across Asia.

Hachiko, the famous loyal dog statue outside Shibuya Station, commemorates a real Akita who waited for his owner at the station every day for nearly 10 years after the owner's death.

Shibuya's name means 'bitter valley' in Japanese, derived from the Shibuya River that flows through the district.

The district transformed from a rural area into Tokyo's youth and entertainment hub during the 1980s and 1990s economic boom.

Meiji Shrine, nestled in the forested Meiji Jingu Park adjacent to Shibuya, is one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines with over 10 million annual visitors.