Shibuya Sky—Unique Views of Tokyo from 229 Meters Up

Shibuya Scramble Square, adjoining JR Shibuya Station on the eastern side. The building is crammed with shops and restaurants up to the fourteenth floor, and offices above that.

Visitors check-in on the fourteenth floor before being whisked past 31 floors in the “Transition Pod” elevator. During the fleeting 30-second journey, the excitement builds, thanks to a kaleidoscopic video on the ceiling accompanied in surround-sound.

Visitors take an escalator from the forty-fifth to the forty-sixth floor, passing through a narrow, dimly lit passageway before arriving in the lobby, flooded with natural light.

Visitors exiting to the outdoor area are met by a stunning view of Tokyo.

The observation deck, measuring roughly 2,500 meters square, is Japan’s largest. It can get windy, though, so visitors are asked to leave their hats and drinks behind.

Sky Edge provides sweeping views of expansive Yoyogi Park and Shinjuku’s skyscrapers.

Geo Compass, at the very top, features an azimuthal equidistant projection map, prompting visitors to imagine the world beyond the horizon. The roof of the Olympic Stadium is visible to the northeast (center of the photo).

On a clear day, the Tanzawa Mountains are clearly visible in the west, and for the lucky, Mount Fuji may even show its face.

The southwestern corner allow visitors to see as far as Yokohama.

To the south is the 180-meter-high Shibuya Stream building, and beyond Tokyo Bay, the view extends to the Bōsō Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture.

Relax in a Cloud Hammock.

Roof Shibuya Sky is a rooftop bar on the eastern side, with a sofa space, open after 4:00 pm for a limited time only. Outside of the bar’s operating hours, the area is open to everyone.

Few spots offer such a perspective of both Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree.

The city lights extend into the far distance.

Crossing Light is a sight and sound spectacle that marks the time (every 30 minutes from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm).

Time River (far-right), a visual representation of the flow of time, is the starting point for the ascent to the forty-sixth floor. Botanical View was a special exhibit of ornamental plants 229-meters above ground level.

Data Scape (far-right) provides a range of visual data about Shibuya.

The forty-sixth floor offers views overlooking Shibuya’s scramble pedestrian crossing.

Paradise Lounge music bar. Menu guidance is provided by Hasegawa Zaiyū, manager of Michelin two-star Japanese restaurant Den.

The experience ends at Shibuya Sky Souvenir Shop, which stocks a range of unique items.