Things to do in shibuya at night

Shibuya is Tokyo’s youth mecca, never short of shopping complexes, bars, art, music and — luckily for us — things to do.

We’ve got all the highlights covered — where to score the best views and souvenirs, how to beat (or join!) the crowds, and recommendations for digging into Shibuya’s famous nightlife and music scene.

Note: You don’t need a lot of money to explore Shibuya; a lot of things to see and do are on the streets.

Pro tip: Make new friends and experience the local nightlife on a bar-hopping tour of Shibuya.

Or if you want to try some uber-cool Japanese whiskey bars, try a members-only whiskey bar tour.

1. People watch at Shibuya Crossing

We can’t talk about Shibuya without mentioning the mega-famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, so let’s start this list off with a bang of neon colors.

Every few minutes at this massive, noisy intersection, traffic lights turn red and swarms of pedestrians battle to cross the road.

This is the iconic shot you see in the movies and social-media posts about Tokyo

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