Shibuya Sky
渋谷スカイ
An open-air rooftop observation deck on the 47th floor of the Shibuya Scramble Square tower, 229 meters above the crossing.
Why visit
The rooftop corner over the scramble is one of the best photo spots in Tokyo, with the city spreading out in every direction.
How to get there
Shibuya Sky is in Shibuya Scramble Square, the tower on the east side of Shibuya Station. The operator's access page sends you through the station's underground exit B6 and then to the entrance on the 14th floor, not to a street-level ticket booth at the crossing. Follow Scramble Square signs inside the station so you do not walk a full loop of the plaza first.
The rooftop visit starts after that 14th-floor entrance, with security and lockers before the elevator. A map pin on the crossing is not the same as the entrance.
Hours & tickets
The operator publishes deck hours of 10:00–22:30, with last entry at 21:20. Web prices are split by entry time: the official ticket page lists a lower adult web price for entry before 15:00 and a higher one from 15:00. Counter prices are higher than web prices in both bands. Those figures are quoted in our Shibuya Sky ticket guide from the operator's pages.
The outdoor rooftop can close for rain, snow, strong wind, lightning, or extreme heat. A closure after you have entered is not a refund under the operator's weather rules. Checked Oct 2026: confirm the day's hours and your entry band on the official ticket page before you go.
Best time to visit
A clear late afternoon gives you the change from daylight to city lights, which is why the later entry band costs more. The earlier web band is the one to book if you care more about the lower published price than about sunset.
Weekday mornings are the least theatrical and usually the easiest to book. Sunset slots go first. Book from the official calendar rather than arriving and hoping the counter still has the later band.
How long to spend
Plan on more than the time you spend outside. Lockers, security, and the elevator sit in front of the view, and the indoor Sky Gallery is part of the same ticket. An unhurried visit is about one to two hours. A tight connection after last entry is a bad idea.
Tips
- •Reserve online in advance — sunset slots sell out days ahead.
- •Only phones and small cameras are allowed on the rooftop; larger gear goes in a free locker.
- •Bags, backpacks, and pouches go in the lockers before the rooftop. Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not allowed up there. A phone or a camera on a neck strap is the gear the operator permits.
- •Hats, food, drinks, and personal strollers stay off the roof. Read the current baggage rules on the ticket page if you are carrying more than a phone.
Nearby
You are already at the crossing. Hachiko is the statue in the station plaza below, and the scramble is the intersection the roof looks onto. Both are in Shibuya and neither needs a second ticket. Use them before or after the deck, not as a reason to cross the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Shibuya Sky entrance?
Use Shibuya Station underground exit B6, then the Shibuya Sky entrance on the 14th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square. The operator's access page is the diagram to follow.
What time does Shibuya Sky close?
The operator lists 10:00–22:30, with last entry at 21:20. The rooftop can still close in bad weather. Check the official page the day you visit.
Is sunset a separate ticket?
No. The higher price from 15:00 is a later entry band, not a guaranteed sunset product. You still need a clear sky, and the roof can close for weather.