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Shibuya

Also known as Shibuya-ku

is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. A major commercial center, Shibuya houses one of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shibuya Station.

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Shibuya is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan, that serves as a major commercial hub. It's home to Shibuya Station, one of the world's busiest railway stations, which makes it a vital transportation and business center.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Shibuya
Settlement.official_name: Shibuya City
Settlement.settlement_type: Special ward
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Shibuya, Tokyo.svg
Settlement.image_seal: Emblem of Shibuya, Tokyo.svg
Settlement.image_map: Shibuya-ku in Tokyo Prefecture Ja.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Shibuya in Tokyo
Settlement.pushpin_map: Japan Tokyo city#Japan Tokyo#Japan Kanto#Japan
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption:  
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Japan
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Kantō
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Prefecture
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Tokyo
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: (since April 2015)
Settlement.area_total_km2: 15.11

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Wikidata facts

Population: 204492
Area: 15.11
Official website: www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/eng/index.html
Image: Tokyo Shibuya Scramble Crossing 2018-10-09.jpg

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Commons category: Shibuya
native label: 渋谷区
postal code: 150-8010
name in kana: しぶやく
inception: 1947-05-03
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34 sections

Contents

History
Geography
Districts
Demographics
Politics and government
Elections
Same-sex partnership certificate
Sightseeing and local landmarks
Green areas
Commercial complexes
Cultural institutions
Religious institutions
Streets
Others
Transportation
Rail
Highway
Economy
Former operations
Companies
Education
Colleges and universities
Primary and secondary schools
Public libraries
In popular culture
International relations
Friendship city
Sister cities
International organization offices in Shibuya
Diplomatic missions in Shibuya
Gallery
See also
References
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is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. A major commercial center, Shibuya houses one of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shibuya Station.

As of January 1, 2024, Shibuya Ward has an estimated population of 230,609 in 142,443 households and a population density of . The total area is . Notable neighborhoods and districts of Shibuya include Harajuku, Ebisu, Omotesandō, Yoyogi and Sendagaya.