Did you know there’s a rooftop observation deck at the top of Shibuya’s tallest high-rise building, Shibuya Scramble Square?
It is the Shibuya Sky (SHIBUYA SKY), which is directly connected to Shibuya Station, about 230 meters above ground.
With the “SKY STAGE” skyscraper rooftop observation deck and the “SKY GALLERY” indoor observation corridor on the 46th floor, Shibuya Sky offers an overwhelming sense of openness and a great view from the Shibuya skyline.
We recommend that you purchase a web ticket in advance because this Shibuya Sky is a popular spot and it will be crowded.
The feeling of openness from Shibuya Sky during the day is very pleasant and very nice.
However, the twilight time (magic hour) at dusk and the beauty of the night view are even more wonderful and popular!
Unfortunately admission tickets for later evenings sell out quickly, and reservations often fill up a month in advance. It can be quite difficult to obtain if you didn’t book far in advance.
This is the booking calendar on the official website as of September 19, 2024.
As you can see, there’s almost no availability after 15:00 until October 17, 2024.
The problem is, I’ve come all the way to Shibuya, and I really wanted to see the night view from SHIBUYA SKY.
There’s actually a way to fix this problem!
The secret technique to enter SHIBUYA SKY even if tickets are sold out!
All you have to do is…
SHIBUYA SKY The purchase of a ticket for the open-top bus “SHIBUYA STREET RIDE” that includes an admission voucher, also known as a “SHIBUYA SKY Set Ticket”!
By purchasing this, you will be able to ensure admission even during sold-out times!
I’ll explain further.
What is a SHIBUYA SKY set ticket?
The greatest advantage of this set of tickets is that it guarantees admission to Shibuya Sky.
When purchasing a regular ticket, you must specify the time of admission.
This makes it almost impossible to purchase a ticket during sold-out times.
You can use this set of tickets any time after you get off at SHIBUYA STREET RIDE, as long as it’s the same day.
This means that you can enter
even in the evening or night time when it is sold out!
However, please note that this is only until the last admission time of Shibuya Sky on the day of your ride.
Also, re-entry is not allowed.
During the daytime, you can take the open-top bus, and in the evening, you can enjoy the city of Shibuya on the Shibuya Sky.
The places you tour by bus are small and spread out around your feet, making for an interesting and memorable experience.
Details of SHIBUYA STREET RIDE × SHIBUYA SKY set ticket
SHIBUYA STREET RIDE
SHIBUYA STREET RIDE has two routes:
・Circum-Shibuya route
・Route connecting Shibuya and Shinjuku (*Suspended from September 2024 to January 2025)
Both routes are designed to take in the sights.
The bus is an open-top bus specification with no roof on the second floor, allowing visitors to enjoy sightseeing from a perspective they would not normally be able to see.
Seats are equipped with multilingual audio guides and in-train monitors that provide information on each area during the trip. Of course, Japanese is also available.
It also comes with a digital version of a city walking guide to enjoy the streets of Shibuya even after getting off the bus.
SHIBUYA STREET RIDE Ride Experience
I immediately booked a SHIBUYA STREET and RIDE SHIBUYA SKY online set ticket.
This time, I rode on the round-trip route of SHIBUYA.
First, I went to the bus terminal on the first floor of Shibuya Fuclas at the south exit of Shibuya Station.
この日の出発時間は11:25ですが、11:00前に到着
乗り場の目の前にあるお洒落で快適な待合室で時間調整。
A stylish open-top bus entered the boarding area shortly after 11:15.
Next, all you have to do is show the screen of your cell phone to the crew and board the train!
At this time, I received a voucher for admission to Shibuya Sky on the same day.
Now you can enjoy the evening and night views from Shibuya Sky ^^.
This time, the route took me from the Scramble Crossing to Harajuku, Omotesando, and other areas around Shibuya.
The colorful seating inside the car will surely be Instagram-worthy if you take pictures!
On the second floor, you can feel the breeze and enjoy the view from a different perspective than usual.
The thrill of passing under an overpass is especially unique to this bus.
The bus first departs from Shibuya Fuklas and heads toward Harajuku on Meiji Street.
Along the way, you can see Meiji Shrine and Takeshita-dori Avenue from a slightly elevated vantage point.
その後は千駄ヶ谷、外苑前方面へ。
オリンピックのメイン会場になった国立競技場を眺めながら表参道へ。 電線もなく空が広く気持ち良いです！
In Omotesando, you can feel the street trees up close while overlooking the rows of high-end fashion stores.
Finally, I returned to Shibuya for the last time to view the scramble crossing. It is a luxurious feeling to be able to see the scene of many people coming and going from above, up close and personal.
I returned to the bus terminal on the ground floor of the Shibuya Fuklas– the area I departed from around 12:30 p.m.
After a leisurely lunch, I went for a stroll in Shibuya, using the digital version of the city walking guide that was in the pocket of the car!
Don’t forget to check the passcode in the car!
Since the audio is also recorded, wearing earphones is recommended.
It’s evening, and SHIBUYA SKY is located in Shibuya Scramble Square.
With this strong same-day admission voucher, I went to SHIBUYA SKY, and on the 14th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square I was able to register and enjoy the evening and night views.
“Crossing Lights,” a light show held every 30 minutes after 7:00 p.m. every day, is a unique nighttime experience. The performance is said to change with the seasons.
I was able to enjoy Shibuya from all angles in one day!
SHIBUYA STREET RIDE × SHIBUYA SKY Set Ticket Details
