This live camera lets you check real-time footage of Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the area around Hachiko Exit, Jingu-dori, the old Oyama-Kaido, Koen-dori, the entrance to Shibuya Center-gai, and the Inokashira-dori area in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. Cameras are operated by ANNnewsCH, FNN Prime Online, and Shibuya Center-gai.
Shibuya Scramble Crossing is an iconic intersection in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, one of Japan’s most popular urban areas. It sits right in front of the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station. Nearby attractions include the Hachiko statue, Shibuya Center-gai, Shibuya Scramble Square, SHIBUYA109, Shibuya Hikarie, Dogenzaka, and Koen-dori, drawing large numbers of tourists from Japan and abroad.
You can also check the weather forecast, rain cloud radar, and map.
- Live Camera Information
- What You Can See with the Shibuya Scramble Crossing Live Cameras
- Tips for Checking Congestion at Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Which Live Camera Is Best to Watch?
- About Archives, Past Footage, and Rewind
- Location of Shibuya Scramble Crossing and Nearby Spots
- Also Useful for Halloween, New Year’s, and Events
- Weather in Shibuya City, Tokyo
- Rain Cloud Radar in Shibuya City, Tokyo
- Map of Shibuya City, Tokyo – Google Maps
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing Related Videos
- Nearby Live Cameras
Live Camera Information
Live Camera 1 (ANNnewsCH)
- Watch Live Camera 1 (Streaming – ANNnewsCH)
Live Camera 1 is installed in front of Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. You can see Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Jingu-dori, the old Oyama-Kaido, and the area in front of Shibuya Station. Streamed by ANNnewsCH.
- Distribution type – Video
- Distribution/Management – ANNnewsCH
- Installation location – Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Live Camera 2 (FNN Prime Online)
- Watch the live camera 2 (Streaming – FNN Online)
Live Camera 2 shows Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the area in front of Shibuya Station, the old Oyama-Kaido, Jingu-dori, Koen-dori, and the JR Yamanote Line. Streamed by FNN Prime Online.
- Distribution type – Video
- Distribution/Management – FNN Prime Online
- Installation location – Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Live Camera 3 (Shibuya Center-gai)
This live camera is installed in Shibuya Center-gai in Udagawacho, Shibuya Ward. You can see the entrance to Center-gai, the center of Center-gai, Inokashira-dori, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and the situation in front of Shibuya Station. The current pedestrian count is displayed, making it useful for checking congestion levels in real time.
- Distribution type – Video
- Distribution/Management – Shibuya Center Gai
- Installation location – 21 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042 Shibuya Center-gai
Live Camera 4 (SHIBUYA SKY)
- watch live camera 4 (Streaming – Shibuya Sky)
- Distribution type – Video
- Distribution and management – SHIBUYA SKY
- Installation location – SHIBUYA SKY, 14th floor, 45th floor, 46th floor and rooftop, Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-6145
What You Can See with the Shibuya Scramble Crossing Live Cameras
The Shibuya Scramble Crossing live cameras let you check the current conditions of the Shibuya Station intersection, Hachiko Exit direction, Jingu-dori, the old Oyama-Kaido, Koen-dori, the JR Yamanote Line area, the entrance to Shibuya Center-gai, and the Inokashira-dori direction. Depending on the camera angle, you can also confirm the pedestrian signal timing and crowd density at the crossing.
Tips for Checking Congestion at Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Shibuya Scramble Crossing and the area around Shibuya Center-gai tend to get especially crowded on weekday evenings, weekends, holidays, event days, Halloween, New Year’s, and other special occasions. Using the live camera, you can check how many people are crossing, the queue at the traffic signal, and the crowd density around Shibuya Station and the Center-gai entrance before heading out.
Which Live Camera Is Best to Watch?
If you want to see the full picture of Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the ANNnewsCH or FNN Prime Online live cameras, which capture a wide view of the intersection, are easy to use. They cover a broad area including the area in front of Shibuya Station, Jingu-dori, the old Oyama-Kaido, Koen-dori, and the JR Yamanote Line surroundings. If you want to focus specifically on conditions inside Center-gai, the Shibuya Center-gai camera — which also displays the current pedestrian count — is convenient.
About Archives, Past Footage, and Rewind
Depending on the broadcaster and YouTube’s settings, it may be possible to view past footage or rewind the Shibuya Scramble Crossing live cameras. However, archives are not always publicly available for all live cameras. If you want to check past congestion or event footage, it is worth checking each channel’s archive page.
Location of Shibuya Scramble Crossing and Nearby Spots
Shibuya Scramble Crossing is the intersection right in front of the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station. Nearby spots include the Hachiko statue, Shibuya Center-gai, Shibuya Scramble Square, SHIBUYA109, Shibuya Hikarie, Dogenzaka, and Koen-dori, attracting many tourists from Japan and overseas.
Also Useful for Halloween, New Year’s, and Events
The area around Shibuya Station and Shibuya Center-gai tends to draw large crowds during Halloween, New Year’s, sporting events, and major holidays. Using the live camera, you can check how busy it is and get a sense of the traffic atmosphere before heading out. It is especially useful at night and during events, when pedestrian numbers are higher than usual.