Shibuya Station Getting Untangled

Above, Shibuya Station and Crossing. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Shibuya Station as we know it from Gamera 3 is being renovated to make it easier for commuters to access connecting lines.

News on Japan reports:

Shibuya Station is used by more than 3 million people daily, but its labyrinthine layout and the distance between the lines passing through the station can make changing trains a test of endurance. A major renovation project that started this spring should make getting around the huge terminal station easier-although it will not be completed until fiscal 2027.

Thirteen years to build a new Shibuya Station seems like a long time. The Hachiko statue will eventually be relocated.

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