【Shibuya Sky Travel Guide】Take in Breathtaking Views from Approx. 230m Above Ground and Enjoy an Extraordinary Experience!

SKY GATE, the entrance to Shibuya Sky, is the space that takes you from the 14th floor up to the 45th floor on your way to the observation facility.
The escalators and elevators are packed with features designed to heighten your excitement for what’s ahead.
One standout is the TRANSITION POD elevator.
With visuals on the ceiling and immersive 3D sound, it feels like a prologue to the extraordinary experience about to begin.

SKY STAGE, the rooftop area, is easily Shibuya Sky’s main attraction.
With spots designed to help you fully enjoy Tokyo’s cityscape and the sky—such as hammocks for relaxing under the open sky and light-and-sound productions held after sunset—you’ll find plenty to take in.
The stunning view from SKY EDGE, where Tokyo spreads out right before your eyes, is something you won’t want to miss.

At SKY GALLERY on the 46th floor of Shibuya Sky, you can enjoy a variety of art.
In addition to art that takes advantage of Shibuya Sky’s views, one highlight is DATA SCAPE, themed around the city of Shibuya.
By viewing information layered over the scenery, it becomes an artwork that lets you feel Shibuya’s energy and strength.
There’s also a lounge where you can enjoy light meals and drinks, plus a souvenir shop selling items you can only get here—so after you’ve enjoyed SKY STAGE, be sure to stop by.

A music bar inside SHIBUYA SKY, an observation facility where you can enjoy a panoramic view from 230m above Shibuya.
You can enjoy drinks and meals in a special space while looking out over Tokyo’s cityscape and sightseeing landmarks from above Shibuya.
The retro neon-sign interior was designed by Tom Dixon.
With motifs inspired by the streets of Shibuya and the Scramble Crossing, it’s a stylish space no matter where you look.

A rooftop bar where you can spend a special time with spectacular views overlooking Tokyo’s iconic skyline, including Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree®.
You can relax and enjoy Tokyo’s wonderful scenery as it shifts moment by moment from sunset to nighttime views, along with comfortable music and drinks.
By purchasing a web ticket, you can reserve sofa seating in advance.
Standing tables with an open, airy feel that you can use without a reservation are also popular.

The first Japan location of Jose Luis, a long-established Spanish restaurant founded in Madrid in 1957.
On the 13th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, a multi-use complex directly connected to Shibuya Station, you can enjoy a new style of Spanish cuisine that blends traditional Spanish dishes with Japanese ingredients.
A popular Japan-only signature dish is the “Soufflé Tortilla.” It’s a plate you can only enjoy in Japan, combining Jose Luis’s classic soft tortilla with a fluffy, melty texture and rich cheese.

A new concept by Ueshima Coffee House, which carries on Japan’s kissaten café culture, opened in 2019 on the 5th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square Shops & Restaurants.
Keeping the same atmosphere as Ueshima Coffee House—known for coffee that adults can truly enjoy—this spot offers an even more evolved coffee experience.
Here, you can enjoy coffee carefully brewed cup by cup using an original drip machine that recreates artisan techniques.
Located inside Shibuya Scramble Square, it’s also a great place to stop by for a break during sightseeing or shopping.

A specialty sweets shop using Échiré, an A.O.P.-certified fermented butter from France.
Échiré butter is a fermented butter made in the village of Échiré in west-central France, a region famed for its excellent dairy products, and is certified as A.O.P. (Protected Designation of Origin) by the EU.
It’s known for its rich aroma, light yogurt-like tang, and creamy mouthfeel.

A busy downtown area located just across the Scramble Crossing from the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station, where you’ll find the famous Akita dog statue, Hachiko (Hachiko Statue). Its official name is Shibuya Center Shopping Street.
With a wide variety of trendsetting shops—fashion stores, restaurants, karaoke spots, game arcades, and more—it’s also known as a hub for Tokyo youth culture.
It’s popular with tourists as well, drawing crowds of young people looking for the latest fashion and music, and it gets even busier at night.

In a small area along the tracks near Shibuya Station, you’ll find nearly 40 small yet cozy izakaya lined up side by side.
There’s a wide range of options, from places where you can enjoy Japanese home-style and countryside dishes to wine bars and bistros.
Hours vary by shop, but generally run from 6:00pm to 12:00am. Some places open from 4:00pm, and others stay open until after 12:00am.

A pedestrian path on a backstreet just off the main road connecting Shibuya and Harajuku.
This area is known as “Ura-Harajuku,” and along Cat Street you’ll find a lineup of relatively small shops, including stylish select shops and street-level stores from notable brands.
Not only high-end brands, but also unique vintage shops and the first-ever locations of brands newly entering Japan line the street, making it a trendsetting hub.