By: Alex
Shibuya (Shibuya)’s new landmark, Shibuya Scramble Square, has officially opened. The 47-story complex features a 360° observation deck, Shibuya Sky, on its top floors, offering visitors an unprecedented panoramic view of Tokyo. On clear days, the iconic Mount Fuji can also be faintly seen in the distance.
▲Shibuya’s new landmark, Shibuya Sky rooftop observation deck. (Photo by BeDai @Twitter)
Shibuya Scramble Square primarily functions as a shopping mall (floors 2 to 14, with 212 shops and restaurants) and office space (floors 17 to 45). Typically, the rooftops of such mixed-use buildings are occupied by air-conditioning equipment and remain closed to the public. What makes Shibuya Sky Japan’s largest rooftop observation space is not only its use of the entire rooftop as an open-air deck (which also includes a helicopter pad), but also the indoor observation area (on floor 46) that allows visitors to enjoy views of Tokyo even on days when the weather is less favorable.
▲Shibuya Sky offers visitors an unprecedented perspective of Tokyo’s cityscape. (Photo by yurie_0101 @Twitter)
Compared to the Tokyo Skytree observation deck, which stands at 450 meters and charges adults 3,000 yen (approximately HK$220), Shibuya Sky is only 230 meters tall, with adult tickets priced at 2,000 yen (approximately HK$147). Tickets can now be purchased through the official website (adult entry is just 1,800 yen, approximately HK$132), and tickets for December are already available for booking. Shibuya Sky is open daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with the last admission at 10:00 PM.
▲Another famous Shibuya landmark: the scramble crossing in front of Shibuya Station. (Photo by PhotoSaichi @Twitter)
Shibuya Scramble Square is part of the first phase of Shibuya’s redevelopment plan, located right at the east exit of Shibuya Station, hence also referred to as the East Wing Building. The overall redevelopment also includes the Central Building above Shibuya Station and the West Wing Building on the west side of the station. Both buildings are expected to be completed by 2028.
▲The nearby Shibuya Stream complex, renovated last year, combines shopping, office, and hotel facilities, and is also home to Google’s Japan headquarters. (Photo by yurie_0101 @Twitter)
▲Looking east from Shibuya Sky, you can see Tokyo Tower. (Photo by bluestylecom @Twitter)
▲Looking east, you can also see Tokyo Skytree. (Photo by bluestylecom @Twitter)
▲(Photo by takahashi_naoya @Twitter)
▲Looking southwest from Shibuya Sky, you can see Mount Fuji in the distance. (Photo by taka_00215 @Twitter)
▲Visitors are amazed by Tokyo’s nighttime cityscape. (Photo by sh4le @Twitter)
▲(Photo by yurie_0101 @Twitter)
▲(Photo by yurie_0101 @Twitter)
▲The observation deck features “net beds” for visitors to relax on. (Photo by LL2eeJTpVkcI8Yo @Twitter)
▲Shibuya Sky utilizes the entire rooftop as an observation area. (Photo by LL2eeJTpVkcI8Yo @Twitter)
▲The top floor of the plaza houses an indoor viewing space. (Photo by nanocloudx @Twitter)
▲An artist’s rendering of Shibuya Sky. (Photo by kaoru_abehirosi @Twitter)
Source: Shibukichi.net