Researched guide · Checked on Nov 3, 2026
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SHIBUYA SKY is the open-air rooftop on top of Shibuya Scramble Square, right above the famous crossing. Tickets are sold by time slot, sunset slots sell out, and buying online is cheaper. Here is how to get the slot you want.
Quick answer
Buy online, in advance. Adult web tickets are ¥2,700 for entry until 2:59 pm and ¥3,400 from 3:00 pm. The counter costs ¥300 more.
Sunset slots sell out first, especially on weekends. Book as soon as you know your dates.
New from November 19, 2026: if you live outside Japan, or bought through Klook, Trip.com or KKday, bring the original passport of every person in your group. Staff check it against the details you entered when booking. A QR code alone will not get you in.
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| Where | Top of Shibuya Scramble Square, directly connected to Shibuya Station |
| Hours | 10:00 am to 10:30 pm, last entry 9:20 pm |
| Time needed | About 1 hour |
| Good for | Sunset, night views, the Scramble Crossing from above |
Ticket prices for adults
| Entry time | Web ticket | Counter (if available) |
|---|---|---|
| Until 2:59 pm | ¥2,700 | ¥3,000 |
| From 3:00 pm | ¥3,400 | ¥3,700 |
Tickets for children are cheaper. Counter tickets are only sold if slots remain on the day, so do not rely on them.
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How to get a sunset slot
- Check the sunset time for your date and book the slot that starts about 30 to 60 minutes before it.
- Web tickets go on sale at midnight Japan time, 2 weeks before the visit date. Use the reminder tool below to see the exact date. Weekend and holiday sunset slots go first.
- If sunset is sold out, a night slot is a good second choice: the city lights are just as impressive.
When do SHIBUYA SKY tickets go on sale?
Web admission tickets go on sale at midnight (0:00) Japan time, 2 weeks before the visit date.
Adding a reminder does not book a ticket, and tickets can sell out. Your calendar app decides if and when it reminds you.
From November 19, 2026, people who live outside Japan buy on the official site for overseas visitors and show their original passport at entry.
Rule from the SHIBUYA SKY official FAQ (in Japanese), checked on November 9, 2026.
When is SHIBUYA SKY crowded?
Google Maps reviews point to sunset as the most crowded time, and weekends and public holidays are described as busy too. Morning and daytime visits on weekdays are described as quieter, although one reviewer found a Thursday midday really crowded.
SHIBUYA SKY: when it gets busy
Weekdays: Daytime reports are mixed: one reviewer found a weekday not too crowded and another found a Thursday midday really crowded. Sunset is described as the busiest time.
Weekends and holidays: Weekends and public holidays are described as quite crowded, and sunset as the busiest time. We did not find enough reports about the weekend morning.
Based on about 30 Google Maps reviews we read in November 2026, found by searching for crowded. Most do not say which day they visited, so the difference between the two charts is approximate. This is not measured data, and we did not visit ourselves.
Sunset moves through the year, so the sunset bars are approximate. Check the sunset time for your date before you choose a slot. We did not find enough reports about 13:00 to 16:00 or after 19:00, although one reviewer found the evening not too crowded.
Before you go
- Passport check (from November 19, 2026): the official site now has one booking page for people who live in Japan and one for people who live overseas. Overseas buyers, and anyone with a Klook, Trip.com or KKday ticket, enter by passport check. Carry the original passport for everyone in your group.
- November 19, 2026 only: SHIBUYA SKY opens 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm (last entry 9:20 pm). The ticket counter is also closed before 3:00 pm that day.
- Weather: the rooftop may close in strong wind or rain. You can still visit the indoor floor.
- Bags: large items must go in lockers before the rooftop. Bring only your phone or camera.
- Combine it with Shibuya: see the crossing, Center Gai and Miyashita Park first in our Shibuya guide.
FAQ
Do I need my passport for SHIBUYA SKY?
From November 19, 2026, yes, if you live outside Japan or bought through Klook, Trip.com or KKday. Every visitor shows their original passport at entry, and staff match it to the details entered when booking. Tickets from the official site for Japan residents use a QR code instead.
How much is SHIBUYA SKY?
Adult web tickets are ¥2,700 for entry until 2:59 pm and ¥3,400 from 3:00 pm. Counter tickets cost ¥300 more and are only sold if slots remain.
Do I need to book SHIBUYA SKY in advance?
For sunset and weekends, yes. Slots often sell out, and web tickets are cheaper.
What happens if it rains?
The open-air rooftop may close in bad weather, but the indoor observation floor stays open. Check the official site on the day.
SHIBUYA SKY or Tokyo Skytree?
SHIBUYA SKY is open-air and looks right down on the Scramble Crossing. Skytree is much higher and better for Mt. Fuji and wide views. See our Skytree ticket guide.
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Sources
Prices and hours in this guide come from the official website (checked November 3, 2026). We have not been up yet. Prices and rules change, so please check before you book. The crowd notes come from Google Maps reviews, as explained in that section.
