This video offers a rare view of the famously congested Shibuya Station area from the perspective of a car, showing what it’s like to drive through one of Tokyo’s busiest neighborhoods. While Shibuya is known around the world for its bustling Scramble Crossing—typically explored on foot by countless tourists and locals—this video highlights the unique experience of navigating its crowded streets by vehicle.

Amid gray, cloudy skies, the footage takes you on a slow drive through Shibuya (渋谷), with a particular focus on the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点). Unlike the pedestrian experience, this driving tour lets you witness busy intersections, streams of people, and the city’s vibrant urban landscape from the car. Despite the traffic jams that are characteristic of this area, the video captures the dynamic movement of both vehicles and pedestrians, offering insight into the transportation rhythm of central Tokyo.

Shibuya is located in central Tokyo and serves as a major hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. It’s especially famous for the massive crossing in front of Shibuya Station, where hundreds of people cross from all directions each time the lights change. For drivers, the area is notorious for heavy traffic, especially near landmarks like Shibuya Station, Shibuya Hikarie, and the surrounding shopping complexes. This video not only shows the challenge of driving through such densely packed urban streets but also how unique and fresh the city looks from behind the wheel compared to walking.

If you’re considering driving in Tokyo, or are just curious about what it’s like to be behind the wheel in one of the world’s busiest urban areas, this video gives an authentic and informative glimpse of city life from a new angle.