Shibuya Sky Observation Deck: Tokyo's Highest Open-Air Viewpoint
Standing 230 meters above the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, Shibuya Sky opened in late 2019 atop the new Shibuya Scramble Square tower and immediately became one of the most talked-about observation decks in Tokyo. The experience is split across three levels, culminating in a fully open-air rooftop where the wind hits your face and the city stretches out in every direction until it dissolves into haze on the horizon.
Getting Up There
The deck sits on floors 14, 45, and 46 of Shibuya Scramble Square, a 47-story skyscraper directly connected to Shibuya Station. You enter through the 14th floor, where an immersive exhibition called Sky Gallery walks you through the history and culture of Shibuya using projection mapping and interactive displays. From there, a high-speed elevator shoots you up to the 45th floor indoor observation gallery in about 50 seconds. The top level, on the 46th floor rooftop, is the real draw.
Shibuya Station is served by the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Fukutoshin Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, and the Keio Inokashira Line. The Scramble Square tower is a short walk from the Hachiko exit, and the building has its own direct underground passage from the station.
The Open-Air Rooftop Experience
Unlike Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower, where you look through glass, the rooftop section of Shibuya Sky is genuinely open-air. There is no glass between you and the view. The space includes a row of hammock-style nets suspended over the edge where visitors can lie back and stare straight down at the scramble crossing below, a set of glass floor panels, and a bar called The Roof Shibuya Sky Bar serving champagne and cocktails. On a clear winter day you can see Mount Fuji to the southwest, and at night the neon of Shinjuku and Roppongi lights up the western horizon.
The deck also features a sound installation, a small garden area called the Cloud Hammocks, and a photo service where staff will take your picture against the skyline. The indoor 45th floor gallery has a cafe and a gift shop selling Shibuya-themed merchandise.
Practical Details
- Address: Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest Station: Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line, multiple subway lines)
- Hours: 10:00 to 22:30 (last entry 21:40), open daily
- Price: Adults 2,500 JPY, Junior high and high school students 1,800 JPY, Elementary school students 1,200 JPY, Children 4 and over 600 JPY
- Website: Shibuya Sky official site