Shibuya Sky
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Shibuya Station · 1 min walk (JR Yamanote Line, JR Saikyo Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
- Hours
- 10:00–22:30 (last admission 21:20)
- Admission
- Online: ¥2,700 before 15:00 / ¥3,400 from 15:00 (adults); Counter: ¥3,000 before 15:00 / ¥3,700 from 15:00 (adults)
- Time needed
- 60–90 min
- Best time to go
- Late afternoon roughly 60 to 90 minutes prior to sunset, which provides daylight vistas of Mount Fuji followed by city twilight and night illumination
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Perched atop the Shibuya Scramble Square tower, Shibuya Sky is a breathtaking 360-degree open-air observation deck offering unrivaled views of Tokyo, including the famous Scramble Crossing directly below and Mount Fuji on a clear day. Unlike traditional indoor observatories, its open-roof design lets you feel the breeze at 229 meters high. Expect stunning photo spots like the glass-walled 'Sky Edge' and a relaxed rooftop lawn area.
What Japanese guides note
Visitors must enter via the 14th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, which is directly connected to Shibuya Station at underground exit B6. While tickets are sold at the door if capacity permits, adult admission regularly sells out days in advance online, and same-day counter sales halt whenever online reservations are full. High winds, heavy rain, or extreme heat trigger temporary rooftop closures, though ticket holders can still access the 46th-floor indoor Sky Gallery observatory during weather suspensions.
Details from local sources
- Bags, backpacks, tripods, selfie sticks, umbrellas, earphones, and all headwear including hats and knit caps are strictly prohibited on the open-air rooftop. [source]
- Cameras and binoculars are only permitted on the open rooftop if worn around the neck with a strap or sized to fit into a clothing pocket. [source]
- Admission pricing changes at 15:00, with afternoon and evening entry slots costing more than morning visits. [source]
- Visitors frequently confuse Shibuya Sky with the free Sky Lobby on the 11th floor of the neighboring Shibuya Hikarie building, prompting official warnings on site guides. [source]
- The 46th-floor storage lockers measure 320 by 375 by 430 millimeters, meaning suitcases and large carry-on luggage cannot be accommodated and must be left at outside station lockers. [source]
- Personal baby strollers cannot be brought to the roof, and only the facility's loaner strollers for children up to 18 kilograms are allowed, with certain roof areas like the heliport excluded. [source]
- The quickest path to the 14th-floor entrance lobby is via the dedicated exterior shuttle elevator located on the building's 1st floor rather than using interior commercial escalators. [source]
Insider Tip
Book sunset tickets 4 weeks in advance online; they sell out instantly but offer the transition from golden hour to Tokyo's neon night.
Frequently asked
What items can you bring onto the outdoor rooftop?
Visitors cannot bring bags, backpacks, tripods, selfie sticks, earphones, umbrellas, food, drinks, or hats onto the open-air roof due to wind risks. Only smartphones and cameras or binoculars with neck straps or pocket-sized dimensions are allowed. All other items must be placed in lockers on the 46th floor.
Can you buy tickets on-site if they are sold out online?
No, adult tickets cannot be purchased at the 14th-floor counter if the online time slot has sold out. Admission tickets for adults are sold online up to two weeks in advance. If online slots sell out, same-day counter tickets will also be marked as sold out.
How do you reach the Shibuya Sky entrance from Shibuya Station?
Shibuya Sky's ticket lobby is on the 14th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, directly connected to Shibuya Station at exit B6. For fastest access, take the dedicated Shibuya Sky exterior shuttle elevator from the first floor outside the building, which bypasses the crowded lower retail shopping escalators.
Can you store large luggage or suitcases at Shibuya Sky?
No, large luggage cannot be checked inside the venue. The 46th-floor lockers only accommodate small items measuring up to 320 by 375 by 430 millimeters. Visitors carrying suitcases or large baggage must store them in coin lockers at Shibuya Station or nearby facilities like Shibuya Hikarie before visiting.
Are baby strollers allowed on the rooftop observation deck?
Personal baby strollers are strictly banned on the outdoor observation deck. Parents may borrow a designated facility stroller at the 46th-floor information counter for infants weighing up to 18 kilograms who can sit upright unassisted. Note that borrowed strollers are still barred from rooftop sections like the heliport.
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