By TOKYO URBAN TRIP

This calming and atmospheric video by TOKYO URBAN TRIP takes viewers to one of Tokyo's most iconic locations: the Shibuya Crossing. Filmed on the evening of March 3rd, 2025, shortly after a rainfall, the footage offers a unique and moody perspective from the free observation point located at the Shibuya Hikarie Sky Lobby.

From Hikarie’s Sky Lobby, visitors can enjoy expansive, elevated views of the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing below—a bustling landmark known worldwide for its cinematic visuals and organized chaos. This post-rain view adds a reflective quality to the scene, as wet pavement glistens under shifting city lights, bringing a serene ambiance to what is usually a hive of activity.

Shibuya Hikarie is a modern multi-use complex directly connected to Shibuya Station. It houses department stores, event spaces, an art gallery, and dining options, along with this lesser-known but absolutely free observation spot. It’s a perfect place to pause and take in the organized frenzy of Shibuya without the crowd.

The video was shot with high-quality equipment: a SONY FX30 camera paired with a SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 lens, and captured sound via a Roland CS-10EM microphone. The result is a peaceful, immersive experience ideal for those interested in the urban aesthetic of Tokyo or travelers mapping out their own trip to the city.

For anyone planning to explore Shibuya, the Hikarie Sky Lobby offers a fantastic, cost-free way to see the pulse of Tokyo from above—especially magical on a rainy evening when the reflections add a cinematic touch.