Visiting Shibuya Sky

About Shibuya Sky

The open-air rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square, about 230 metres up, gives a 360-degree view over the crossing far below, Shinjuku's towers and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. Glass corners and a rooftop lounge make it a popular sunset spot.

Tip: Book the sunset slot weeks ahead; clear winter days give the best chance of seeing Mount Fuji.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 1 hour.
• Cost: Mid-priced.
• Book ahead: Sunset time slots sell out well in advance; book online.
• Where: Shibuya, the famous crossing, youth fashion and rooftop views.

Best time to visit Shibuya Sky

Shibuya Sky is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• October: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
• December: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• November: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, busy crowds.

For the view at golden hour: in mid-October the sun sets at about 17:06 local time (calculated for Tokyo).

When to visit Tokyo has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary visits Shibuya Sky on day 2, together with Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Outer Market and Akihabara.

• No. 6 of the 20 sights in our Tokyo things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 2 of the 4-day plan.
• Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
• Day 2 of the 7-day plan.

Near Shibuya Sky

Also in Shibuya, so you can walk between them:

• Shibuya Crossing — 30 minutes, free

If you like Shibuya Sky

• Senso-ji Temple — Asakusa, 1–2 hours
• Tokyo Skytree — Oshiage, 1.5–2 hours
• Tokyo Tower — Shiba, 1 hour
• Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden — Shinjuku, 1.5–2 hours

Staying near Shibuya Sky

Stay in Shibuya ($$$$) to walk here: the famous crossing, youth fashion and rooftop views. All areas to stay in Tokyo.

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