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SHIBUYA SKY
— an open rooftop 229 metres up
An open-air observation deck on the roof of Shibuya Scramble Square, 229 metres above street level, where you can look straight down on the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and out to the surrounding city in all directions.
SHIBUYA SKY occupies the roof of Shibuya Scramble Square, the tower that opened in 2019 as the tallest building in Shibuya. The observation facility sits at approximately 229 metres and is divided into an indoor zone (SKY STAGE) and an open-air rooftop deck (SKY EDGE) with no overhead cover. From the rooftop you look down directly onto the Shibuya Scramble Crossing — one of the world's most photographed street intersections — and out over the Tokyo skyline. On a clear day the view extends to Mount Fuji to the west. Tickets are sold online for specific entry times, and entry without a reserved time is not possible.
Background & history
Shibuya Scramble Square opened in October 2019, with SHIBUYA SKY as its main public attraction. The tower was the first major new high-rise in Shibuya in several decades and anchored a broader redevelopment of the area around Shibuya Station that has continued into the 2020s. The bird's-eye view directly over the scramble crossing, which was already internationally famous, made SHIBUYA SKY an immediate destination for visitors.
What to look for — in walking order
- SKY EDGE (open-air rooftop)
- the uncovered top deck at approximately 229 m, with a transparent floor section near the edge looking straight down to the street
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing from above
- the bird's-eye view onto one of the world's most visited pedestrian crossings, showing the full scale of the crossing and the surrounding street grid
- SKY STAGE (indoor zone)
- the enclosed lower level with seating areas, interactive exhibits, and a shop, connecting to the open-air deck
- Night city view
- the facility is open until 22:30 (last entry 21:20), and the evening view of city lights is a different experience from the daytime panorama
How to enjoy it
Buy timed tickets in advance on the official website — walk-in entry is not available. The daytime view (with Mount Fuji visible on clear winter days) and the evening city-lights view are both popular; check the weather forecast before choosing your slot. Adult tickets are 3,000 yen before 15:00 and 3,700 yen from 15:00 at the counter; online advance prices are lower. The facility opens at 10:00 and last entry is at 21:20.
How to actually get there
- Tokyo Station → Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line outer loop, ~28 min, 11 stops).
- Follow signs from Shibuya Station east exit to Shibuya Scramble Square (direct indoor connection).
- Take the dedicated lifts inside Scramble Square to the 14F observation lobby, then up to SHIBUYA SKY.
- Tokyo Stn → Shibuya Stn → SHIBUYA SKY (direct)
- From Tokyo Station, take the JR Yamanote Line (outer loop, clockwise, direction Shinagawa/Shibuya) to Shibuya Station — about 28 minutes, 11 stops. Shibuya Scramble Square is directly connected to Shibuya Station on the east side (follow signs for East Exit / Scramble Square). SHIBUYA SKY entrance is in the building at the 14th floor observation lobby level, reached by dedicated lifts from the ground-floor ticket desk.
- Return from Shibuya Station any time before 22:30
- From Shibuya Station, take the JR Yamanote Line back to Tokyo Station, or connect to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Fukutoshin Line, or Den-en-toshi Line for other destinations. Shibuya is a major hub so trains run frequently until past midnight.
Before you go
- Cash
- Timed entry tickets must be purchased in advance online (adults 3,000 yen before 15:00 / 3,700 yen from 15:00 at counter; online prices slightly lower; children under 5 free). IC cards work on all trains. No separate charge to enter Shibuya Scramble Square shopping floors.
- Closing days
- Open 10:00–22:30 (last entry 21:20). Closed on New Year's Day. May close temporarily or reduce hours in severe weather — check the official website before visiting. Very busy on weekends.
- Another way
- Multiple metro lines stop at Shibuya Station: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Fukutoshin Line, and Hanzomon Line, plus the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and Toyoko Line. All connect directly to the station building.
- After you get off
- Shibuya Scramble Square is directly connected to Shibuya Station east side — follow signs inside the station concourse.