Shibuya Sky Tickets: Prices, Sunset Slots and Rooftop Rules

Shibuya Sky sits on top of Shibuya Scramble Square, the tallest tower in Shibuya, directly connected to Shibuya Station. A visit runs through three zones: the SKY GATE lift from the 14th-floor ticket counter, the open-air SKY STAGE rooftop and the indoor SKY GALLERY on the 46th floor. Prices and rules below come from the operator’s official pages and price notice, cross-checked with GO TOKYO, on October 4, 2026.

Shibuya Sky ticket prices

Adult prices depend on your entry time: entry from 15:00 costs ¥700 more than entry before 15:00, and buying online saves ¥300 on either.

For most first-timers, the extra ¥700 is worth it only if you want sunset or the city lights; for clear landmark views, a late-morning or early-afternoon slot is better value.

When tickets go on sale and when to book

Tickets are sold for a fixed date and 20-minute entry slot, and sales open at 00:00 Japan time two weeks before each date. That is the rule in the official SHIBUYA SKY FAQ, and the counter sells the same window.

If sunset matters, book on release day; daytime slots on weekdays usually stay available much longer. Popular sunset slots on weekends and holidays are the first to go.

Booking early is low-risk. Eligible web tickets (the official Webket site, or the official Trip.com, KKday and Klook listings) can be cancelled free until the day before. Dates cannot be changed and counter tickets cannot be cancelled, so grab your slot at release and cancel later if plans change.

If the date you want is sold out online, the counter will not help: GO TOKYO notes that when adult tickets are sold out online, they are also unavailable at the counter.

Sold out is not always final: the official FAQ notes that slots can reopen when others cancel, so check again a day or two before your date.

Which time slot is best for a first visit?

Pick the slot by what you want to see. The price changes only once a day, at 15:00, so there are really three kinds of visit.

• Daytime views, lowest price: enter by 14:59 (¥2,700 online). Best for spotting Tokyo Tower, Skytree and, on very clear days, Mount Fuji; weekday daytime slots are the easiest to get.
• Sunset into night: enter 30 to 60 minutes before sunset (¥3,400). The most wanted slot: book it at release.
• Night only: every slot from 15:00 costs the same, so if sunset is sold out, a slot an hour after sunset still gives you the city lights.

The winter value move: the lower price covers any entry up to 14:59, and the official FAQ confirms there is no time limit inside. From about mid-November to mid-January, when Tokyo’s sunset is around 16:30 to 16:50, a 14:40 entry at ¥2,700 covers daylight, sunset and the first city lights for ¥700 less, if you are happy to spend two hours up top. Do not run late: entering in a pricier time band means paying the difference.

Picking a sunset slot

Aim to enter 30 to 60 minutes before sunset, so you are on the rooftop for the last daylight and stay for the city lights. Most people spend about 90 minutes at the top, and there is no time limit once you are in.

• Sunset in Tokyo ranges from about 16:30 in early December to about 19:00 in late June, so the right slot changes with the season.
• Check the sunset time for your date the week before, then book the matching slot.
• A slot from 15:00 costs ¥3,400 online, so a late-afternoon visit in winter and a sunset visit in summer cost the same.

In practice, a winter sunset is the easiest to catch: it falls early enough to fit before dinner, and the air is often clearer.

Rooftop rules and what to leave in the locker

Bags and anything that could blow away stay off the rooftop, so plan to use the lockers before you go outside. The official ticket page lists bags and several loose items, such as hats, among things that cannot be taken onto SKY STAGE.

• Allowed on the roof: a smartphone, and a camera or binoculars on a neck strap or pocket-sized. Not allowed: bags, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, earphones, headphones, hats, food and drink.
• Bring a layer: the rooftop is open to the wind at 229 m and feels colder than the street.
• The only storage is the 46th-floor lockers, about 32 × 37.5 × 43 cm: fine for a daypack, too small for a carry-on, and there is no cloakroom. Leave large luggage at your hotel or in station lockers.

If the weather turns

The rooftop can close at short notice for strong wind, rain, snow, lightning or extreme heat, but the indoor SKY GALLERY on the 46th floor stays open. The operator warns that SKY STAGE may close without notice in changing weather.

Before you buy, decide whether the indoor gallery alone would still be worth the visit for you. The official rules soften the risk: if the rooftop is closed at your entry time, eligible web tickets can be cancelled free on the day, before you go in. After entry there are no refunds, so check the rooftop status on the official site or SHIBUYA SKY’s X account just before your slot.

Getting there and entry

Go to the 14th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, which is connected directly to Shibuya Station, and arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your slot. Arriving after your entry time can mean refusal, according to the official ticket page.

• Shibuya Station is served by the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon and Fukutoshin lines, and the Tokyu and Keio Inokashira lines. An IC card covers all of them.
• Follow signs for Shibuya Scramble Square; the station complex is large, so allow extra time if it is your first visit.
• Show the QR code from your official or reseller ticket at the entrance.
• Eat first: there is no re-entry once you leave, and outside food and drink (gum included) is not allowed inside.

Is Shibuya Sky worth it?

Yes, for most first-time visitors to Tokyo, as long as the weather is reasonable: the open-air rooftop is what sets it apart from indoor observatories. Standing outside above Shibuya Crossing, with no glass overhead, is a different experience from looking through a window, and it is one of the few places in central Tokyo where you can do that.

It is less worth it on a day of low cloud or heavy rain, when the rooftop may close and the view disappears. If your dates are flexible, keep Shibuya Sky for a clear day and use a rainy one for museums or teamLab instead. Families: book the adults online. Child tickets are counter-only on the day, but they are sold even when a slot is sold out, so the adult booking is what matters.

Where to book, and free alternatives

The official site is the default and shows every slot; a reseller can be useful if you prefer its app, payment method or change rules.

Check official tickets →

Check Shibuya Sky tickets on KKday

The KKday listing is a partner link; Japan Trip Kit may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Compare the final price and cancellation terms with the official page before you pay.

Skip unofficial resale. Klook, KKday and Trip.com are on the operator’s list of authorised sellers (as of September 1, 2026); tickets from other resale sites, which it says include Fliggy and Taobao, are invalid at the gate.

On a tight budget? The observation deck at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku is free, though it is indoors and lower; check which deck is open on the official site. For another timed Tokyo ticket, see our teamLab Planets guide, and keep timed entries off your arrival day, as our what to book before your trip guide explains.

Official sources

Checked on October 4, 2026. Prices and rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you pay.

• SHIBUYA SKY official site
• SHIBUYA SKY official tickets and visitor notices
• SHIBUYA SKY: ticket price revision (Japanese, PDF)
• SHIBUYA SKY FAQ: sale dates, cancellation, lockers (Japanese)
• GO TOKYO: SHIBUYA SKY

FAQ

How much is Shibuya Sky?

For adults, ¥2,700 online for entry before 15:00 and ¥3,400 from 15:00. Counter tickets cost ¥3,000 and ¥3,700 if slots remain. Children aged 6–11 pay ¥1,200 at the counter; age 5 and under is free.

Can I buy tickets on the day?

Yes, at the 14th-floor counter for ¥300 more, but only if the slot has not sold out online. For sunset or weekends, book online when sales open at 00:00 Japan time two weeks ahead.

What happens if the rooftop closes for weather?

The indoor SKY GALLERY stays open. If the rooftop is closed at your entry time, eligible web tickets can be cancelled free before you go in; there are no refunds after entry.

Can I take a backpack or tripod to the rooftop?

No. Bags and loose items must go in the lockers before SKY STAGE. Carry only your phone or a camera on a strap.