Tokyo Shibuya Crossing Stock Footage: Nighttime Crowd and Advertising Lights

£119.00

This single 4K UHD stock video clip provides a classic, high-energy cinematic view of the world-famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, captured at night.

The footage captures the iconic scramble intersection at its busiest, with hundreds, possibly thousands, of pedestrians flooding the street from all directions as the traffic lights change. The scene is dominated by the darkness of the evening contrasting sharply with the dazzling, vibrant advertising billboards, digital screens, and the lights of the surrounding tall buildings. This clip perfectly embodies the organised chaos, energy, and relentless commercial spirit of modern Tokyo, making it a compelling visual for projects exploring urban life, consumerism, or global cityscapes.

Footage Highlights

  • Iconic scene of the Shibuya "scramble" crossing at peak nighttime activity.

  • Features vast crowds of people moving across the intersection under city lights.

  • Strong visual emphasis on commercial advertising and bright neon signage against the darkness.

  • Ideal establishing shot for any feature on Tokyo, modern Asian cities, or large-scale urban movement.

Resolution: 4K UHD

Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV or film use, and no maximum circulation limits. Full terms apply.

This single 4K UHD stock video clip provides a classic, high-energy cinematic view of the world-famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, captured at night.

The footage captures the iconic scramble intersection at its busiest, with hundreds, possibly thousands, of pedestrians flooding the street from all directions as the traffic lights change. The scene is dominated by the darkness of the evening contrasting sharply with the dazzling, vibrant advertising billboards, digital screens, and the lights of the surrounding tall buildings. This clip perfectly embodies the organised chaos, energy, and relentless commercial spirit of modern Tokyo, making it a compelling visual for projects exploring urban life, consumerism, or global cityscapes.

Footage Highlights

  • Iconic scene of the Shibuya "scramble" crossing at peak nighttime activity.

  • Features vast crowds of people moving across the intersection under city lights.

  • Strong visual emphasis on commercial advertising and bright neon signage against the darkness.

  • Ideal establishing shot for any feature on Tokyo, modern Asian cities, or large-scale urban movement.

Resolution: 4K UHD

Licensing: All footage is provided in 4K UHD with no extra fees for TV or film use, and no maximum circulation limits. Full terms apply.

Clip Pack #101 – Tokyo, Japan - Stock video footage

This dynamic single clip is also available as part of Clip Pack #101, a vast and comprehensive collection of cinematic stock video footage capturing the raw essence of Tokyo, Japan, during the unique period of the 2021 Olympic Games. The pack offers a genuine and authentic glimpse into the city's streets, culture, and everyday life, defined by the Japanese politeness, deep sense of order, and the Covid-conscious atmosphere that permeated the city during this period. With 78 meticulously filmed 4K gimbal shots totaling over 21 minutes of footage, this collection is the ultimate resource for capturing this specific moment in the city's history.

The full collection contains multiple angles of the Shibuya Crossing—day and night—ensuring editors have maximum flexibility for their projects. Additionally, it features the neon-lit streets of Shinjuku, intimate commuter footage on public transport, traditional markets, and ultra-modern architecture. It’s an invaluable resource for travel series, TV documentaries, Covid-era retrospectives, city profiles, and any project needing genuine, atmospheric, and beautifully framed stock video footage of modern Japan. Upgrading to the full pack provides a wealth of material and offers massive savings over purchasing individual clips.

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