Shibuya Crossing & Shibuya Sky

涩谷十字路口与 SHIBUYA SKY

The world's busiest 'scramble crossing' and a 229 m open-air observation deck. Together they give you a view of Tokyo's crowds and skyline.

The scramble crossing in front of Shibuya Station sees up to 3,000 people crossing at once each time the light turns green. It is Tokyo's most iconic urban scene. Classic viewpoints include the second floor of the Starbucks by the crossing (Tsutaya branch, purchase required), the rooftop observation decks of Shibuya Station and MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, the connecting passage at Shibuya Stream, and the windows of the second-floor walkway from Shibuya Station to Scramble Square. For a full view of the crossing and Tokyo, go to SHIBUYA SKY at the top of Shibuya Scramble Square. At 229 m, it spans floors 14 to 45. The open-air Sky Stage lets you lie on the lawn netting and see Tokyo Tower, the Shinjuku skyscrapers and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. Tickets cost about 2,200 to 2,500 yen, and online booking is cheaper than buying on site. The slot one hour before sunset is the most sought after, so book on the official website 1 to 2 weeks ahead. The open-air levels close in rain. The Hachiko statue beside the crossing is a popular meeting point. Nearby are Shibuya PARCO, the 109 department store, Miyashita Park (a rooftop park with the Shibuya Yokocho izakaya alley), and the izakayas and record shops of Dogenzaka. In the evening, this is one of Tokyo's liveliest youth neighbourhoods. Getting there: Shibuya Station is served by the JR Yamanote line and the Ginza, Hanzomon, Fukutoshin and Tokyu lines. It is about 5 minutes from Shinjuku. Note that crowds are very dense, so keep your belongings close. The area is closed to traffic during Halloween and New Year's Eve. Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed on the open-air levels of SHIBUYA SKY.

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