Shibuya Sky observation deck

Shibuya Sky

230m open-air rooftop on Shibuya Scramble Square — the best 360° view of Tokyo with the Crossing 70 storeys below.

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230m open-air rooftop on Shibuya Scramble Square — the best 360° view of Tokyo with the Crossing 70 storeys below.

Shibuya Sky is the open-air rooftop of the 2019 Shibuya Scramble Square tower — 230m above the Crossing, with a fenceless edge (safety glass at waist height) and a helipad-style central deck for the iconic photo straight down on the Scramble.

What to Expect

Shibuya Sky open-air rooftop at sunset

Lift up to the indoor 46F (Sky Gallery), then escalator to the open-air 47F roof. The central Sky Edge photo spot is fenceless against waist-high tempered glass — the iconic angle. Helipad-style hexagonal Sky Stage in the middle has Bluetooth-projected art at night. Allow 60-90 min including queues at peak.

Consider This Instead

For a higher and slightly less photographed view with Mt Fuji visibility on clear days, head to Tokyo Skytree in Oshiage — 350m vs Sky’s 230m, indoor decks, and easier walk-in tickets.

How to Get There

Getting There

From Shibuya Hachiko Exit

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    Take Scramble Square mall escalator to 14F → Shibuya Sky entrance
    5 minfree entry

Tips

  • Book sunset slot 2 weeks ahead. Walk-in costs 12% more and may sell out at peak.
  • No bags allowed on the roof. Free lockers on the indoor floor; bring valuables only.
  • Closed in lightning. Open-air rooftop closes at the first thunder. Indoor 46F stays open with the same view.

FAQ

Shibuya Sky vs Tokyo Skytree?

Sky = open-air, lower (230m), Crossing-direct-below photo. Skytree = indoor, higher (350m), Mt Fuji visibility on clear days. Sky for the icon photo; Skytree for the view.

Best time slot?

1 hour before sunset — daylight + golden hour + blue hour + neon all in one visit. Books out fastest.