🌇 Updated June 2026
Shibuya Sky Tickets (2026):
Price, Best Time & How to Book
Tokyo's best rooftop view — 229 metres above the Scramble Crossing. Here's what tickets cost, when to go, and how to book the sunset slot before it sells out.
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Price (online)
¥2,500 adult
Best time
Sunset (sells out fast)
Book
~2 weeks ahead, midnight JST
Foreign card?
Use a reseller
In short: Book online (¥2,500, cheaper than the door) and aim for a sunset slot — they sell out fastest. If your card is issued abroad, book through Klook, which accepts foreign cards and allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Check Shibuya Sky Tickets →What Is Shibuya Sky?
Shibuya Sky is the rooftop observation deck atop Shibuya Scramble Square, about 229 metres above one of the busiest crossings on earth. It spans an open-air rooftop and indoor areas, giving you a 360-degree view over the Scramble Crossing, the Tokyo skyline, and — on a clear day — Mt. Fuji.
It's become one of Tokyo's most photographed spots, which is both the appeal and the catch: the best slots sell out, and the booking system has a couple of quirks for foreign visitors. Get those right and it's one of the best-value experiences in the city.
Shibuya Sky Ticket Prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (advance, online) | ¥2,500 |
| Adult (at the door) | ¥3,000 |
| Children under 5 | Free |
Prices as of 2026 and subject to change — confirm at booking. Booking online (¥2,500) is both cheaper than the door (¥3,000) and the only reliable way to secure a sunset slot.
When Should You Visit?
Go for sunset if…
You want the iconic shot and you can plan ahead. The sunset slots are the most beautiful — and the first to sell out. Enter 30–60 minutes before sunset to catch daylight, golden hour, and the city lighting up, all in one visit.
Go in daytime if…
You want flexibility and a shorter booking window. Daytime slots are easier to get, often available closer to your visit, and on a clear day you can see all the way to Mt. Fuji. Great if your schedule is unpredictable.
Go at night if…
You're after the neon cityscape and don't mind missing the horizon. Night slots show off Tokyo's sea of lights and are usually the easiest to book on short notice — a solid backup if sunset is sold out.
How to Book Shibuya Sky
Decide your time slot — sunset is the prize
Sunset slots deliver day, golden hour, and night views in one visit, which is why they vanish first. If you want sunset, treat booking as time-sensitive.
Book about two weeks ahead, at midnight JST
Tickets are released roughly two weeks in advance, and new dates tend to open at 00:00 (midnight) Japan time. For sunset, log in and book the moment your date opens.
Use a reseller if you have a foreign card
Since July 2024, the official Shibuya Sky site has rejected many foreign-issued cards. Klook accepts foreign cards, checks out in English, and offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before — a useful hedge against Tokyo's weather.
Arrive 30–60 minutes before your sunset slot
Give yourself time to clear the entrance, store loose items in the provided lockers (the rooftop is open-air and windy), and get into position before the light turns.
Common Questions
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5. How high is Shibuya Sky and what will I see?
Catch the Shibuya sunset
Book online to save versus the door and lock in a sunset slot. Klook accepts foreign cards and allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before — handy if Tokyo's weather turns.
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