Shibuya Scramble Crossing: Which Exit to Use from Shibuya Station? Check the Best Gates!

The Shibuya Scramble Crossing is synonymous with Shibuya Station, isn’t it? Countless people traverse it daily, and it’s always bustling with foreign visitors.

So this time, Shibutama will explain how to get to the Shibuya Scramble Crossing from Shibuya Station, including which exits to use and where the best gates are!

Shibuya Scramble Crossing Exit ①: JR is Hachiko Exit

First, for JR lines, the exit to the Scramble Crossing is the Hachiko Exit. The ticket gate you’ll use is the Hachiko Gate.

Here’s how to get there:

How to Get to the Scramble Crossing from JR Shibuya Station

1. From JR lines, aim for the Hachiko Ticket Gate.
2. After exiting the Hachiko Ticket Gate, turn left and go out through the “Hachiko Exit.”
3. Once outside, the Scramble Crossing will be diagonally in front of you to the right.

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Shibuya Scramble Crossing Exit ②: Hanzomon Line / Den-en-toshi Line is Exit A6b

For the Hanzomon Line and Den-en-toshi Line, the exit to the Scramble Crossing is A6b. This exit will bring you out right in front of the Starbucks that faces the Scramble Crossing.

Here’s how to get there:

How to Get to the Scramble Crossing from Shibuya Station (Hanzomon Line / Den-en-toshi Line)

1. First, exit from the Hachiko Ticket Gate.
2. After exiting the gate, you’ll see a staircase diagonally to your front right with a yellow sign marked “Exit A6.” Take these stairs up.
3. After climbing the stairs, turn right, and you’ll immediately see another staircase (A6 Exit). Take this to ground level, and you’ll emerge in front of the Starbucks at the Scramble Crossing.

Note: There are three A6 exits (a, b, and c). “b” is directly in front of Starbucks, while the others emerge slightly to its left or right, but the location is generally the same.

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Shibuya Scramble Crossing Exit ③: Toyoko Line / Fukutoshin Line is Exit A6b

For the Toyoko Line and Fukutoshin Line, the exit to the Scramble Crossing is A6b. This exit will bring you out right in front of the Starbucks that faces the Scramble Crossing.

Here’s how to get there:

How to Get to the Scramble Crossing from Shibuya Station (Toyoko Line / Fukutoshin Line)

1. From the platform, find the sign that says “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line” and follow the escalators upwards as indicated. Other lines like JR and Ginza Line also head in this direction.
2. After getting off the escalator, follow the signs for “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line.”
3. Walk for about 1 minute, and you’ll find an escalator marked “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line.” Take this up to the Den-en-toshi Line platform.
4. Continue straight along the platform, and you’ll find an escalator with signs for JR Line, Ginza Line, and Hachiko Exit. Take this escalator up.
5. After getting off the escalator, the Hachiko Ticket Gate will be diagonally behind you. Exit from there.
6. After exiting the gate, you’ll see a staircase diagonally to your front right with a yellow sign marked “Exit A6.” Take these stairs up.
7. After climbing the stairs, turn right, and you’ll immediately see another staircase (A6 Exit). Take this to ground level, and you’ll emerge in front of the Starbucks at the Scramble Crossing.

Note: There are three A6 exits (a, b, and c). “b” is directly in front of Starbucks, while the others emerge slightly to its left or right, but the location is generally the same.

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Shibuya Scramble Crossing Exit ④: Inokashira Line is Central Exit

For the Inokashira Line, the exit to the Scramble Crossing is the Central Exit.

Here’s how to get there:

How to Get to the Scramble Crossing from Shibuya Station (Inokashira Line)

1. Exit from the “Central Ticket Gate” of the Inokashira Line.
2. Immediately after exiting, there’s an escalator diagonally to your front left. Take this down.
3. After getting off the escalator, you’ll be on the ground level. Proceed to your left.
4. Walk a short distance, and the Scramble Crossing will be directly in front of you.

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Shibuya Scramble Crossing Exit ⑤: Ginza Line is Scramble Square Side Ticket Gate

For the Ginza Line, exit from the Scramble Square Side Ticket Gate.

Here’s how to get there:

How to Get to the Scramble Crossing from Shibuya Station (Ginza Line)

1. First, and most importantly, exit from the “Scramble Square side ticket gate.” Double-check carefully, as there’s another ticket gate in the opposite direction.
2. After exiting the gate, you’ll see ticket machines to your left, but there’s a passageway immediately to their right. Go there.
3. Immediately turn left and continue straight along the path.
4. Walk for about 30 seconds, and you’ll find an escalator. Take this down.
5. After getting off the escalator, you’re still on the 2nd floor. It might be a bit confusing for a moment, but there’s another escalator immediately to your right going down. Take that one further down.
6. After getting off the escalator, you’ll be on ground level. Immediately turn right.
7. Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Miyamasuzaka-shita intersection in front of you. Turn left.
8. You’ll immediately see an overpass. Pass under this overpass, and you’ll arrive at the Scramble Crossing.

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Summary: Shibuya Scramble Crossing Exits

For JR Shibuya Station, the exit to the Scramble Crossing is the Hachiko Exit. For the subway lines, the main exit is A6b.

If you’re worried about getting lost, it might be easier to aim for Hachiko. From underground, Exit A8 leads towards Hachiko, and that’s also an exit close to the Scramble Crossing. That’s all from Shibutama for now!