* strongly recommend to book your tickets online. When I visited those who did not have a booking were turned away.
* personally speaking, come in the evening around 8pm or after. The views are more spectacular and the city truly dazzles.
* they have free lockers for you to store your bag and other things
* if coming at night, bring a jacket or warm clothes as it gets windy and temperature drops.
That said, I highly recommend coming here. Easily the best views of Tokyo, very well run and organised.
Escalator to the sky. Incredible spot, especially if you manage to get tickets for around sunset. The rooftop is pretty busy and there’s sometimes a line to get to certain desirable corners. You can pay to have your photo taken - but generally you’ll be able to find a spot by the window.
Downstairs, there’s seating, food and alcohol (must be booked and is extra cost). You can get a decent view here too.
Lockers provided and you can’t take anything bulky to the roof. If you take a camera, make sure it has a neck or shoulder strap otherwise you can’t bring it.
Great spot for a 360 city view. The line was moving relatively quickly and we were able to get on the top slightly after our scheduled time slot, so put another 15-20 mins for a queue if you planning to be on the top for day/night shift. The roof has a lot of space so you can distribute and pick a place for a foto. I noticed that if you wait 30 mins after you got on the top there will be less people and you can make iconic photos without waiting too much.
Shibuya Sky was such a cool experience! I visited with my girlfriends, and from the moment we stepped onto the observation deck, we were in awe. The 360-degree panoramic views of Tokyo were beautiful—seeing the city’s skyline stretch, with landmarks like the Tokyo Tower in the distance, felt incredible.
The open-air rooftop added an exhilarating touch; we visited around noon, and watching the city from below was a really interesting experience. The atmosphere was perfect for capturing incredible photos and just soaking in the moment.
The entire experience was seamless, from the smooth elevator ride up to the well-designed lounge areas where we could relax and take in the views. Shibuya Sky should be on everyone’s list—my only suggestion would be to go during sunset and book in advance!!!!!
Surprisingly, there are a lot of things to enjoy while waiting for the sunset. We were able to entertain ourselves for almost three hours. There’s a lot of people but manageable even when it’s a weekend. They are strict with the time so staff will not let you in before your scheduled time. There’s around 8 minutes wait time for the elevator going up to Shibuya Sky.
