We enjoyed visiting Shibuya Sky. Entry for the observation deck costs 2200 Yen for Adults and 1700 Yen for high school-aged children and you must book in advance – at least in the summer when we went. The view is fantastic, and you get to watch ant-sized people cross the Shibuya Scramble Crossing below. There is a distinct lack of shade on the deck, perhaps to discourage people from staying for long, and staff don’t love it if you come inside for a while and then go out again. If you say you are going back to the lockers to get something that seems to work, as they quickly lose track of you and you can go back up again. On a clear day, if you face WSW and squint, you might see Mount Fuji. Once you’ve had your fill of the view there is a gift shop and a café to visit.

Shibuya Sky is located at the top of Shibuya Scramble Square. You take a lift from the 14th floor, all the way to the top. The observation deck offers a 360-degree view from 229 meters above Shibuya. It's a great way to see the skyline and various parts of Tokyo.

Amazing experience. It was closed at first due to bad weather but after some time in the shop and inside area it opened. Lots left early before it opened - so I guess the tip is to be patient! Well worth putting on your trip agenda.

A must do while you are in Tokyo! Be sure to book tickets in advanced as it can sell out quickly. Elevator is quick and the staff ensure everyone makes their way up quickly and efficiently. On the top, there a 360degree view of the city, we were blessed with great weather!

This newish attraction was definitely worth the hype BUT you absolutely have to book in advance- one month to be exact, especially if you want sunset views. Book about 1 to 1.5 hours prior to sunset. You enter at the 14th floor to access the elevator that takes you to the top. Being outdoors with unobstructed 360 views was such a cool experience. It felt like you could touch the planes flying overhead. When an epic rainstorm blew through, we all rushed to the lower indoor observation deck and watched the storm while the neon lights lit up the city. Even if you can't go outdoors , the indoor observation deck was still very impressive and there was a decent gift shop to boot! Definitely worth the hype!

Loved it. It was a bit hard to find. It was easy enough to follow Google Maps but once you leave the train station some of the signs to the elevator for Sky was confusing. Once you leave the train station, just walk around the escalators and go behind and you should see the line of people waiting for the elevators to the sky. We went in the evening and in my opinion, it's better than going during the day. We took some good pictures and there were a few lines of people to take pictures on the corner locations. There is also a line up to have a staff photographer take your picture in a designated area where the ground is lighted which will light up your face. You can line up and have your picture taken but no obligation to buy any photos. When you're done, go down to the escalators and there is an indoor observatory. Spend some time here. O think this is better option than Tokyo Skytree since there's lots more to do here and you can stay at the Scramble Bldg and have dinner. many dinner options!

I chose this one to visit among all the high rises in Tokyo as it was open at the top . Just next to Shibuya station , you have to go at the exact time as your ticket if you book online as I did , we went half hour early and had to wait at Starbucks 3 storeys below . Very nice view of Tokyo from above

If i learnt anything from our trip to Japan, it was to make reservations for everything, and even then, you still have to queue, but it just becomes the nature of doing things in Japan. Even with reservations which I booked a month in advance on their website, and being on time, we still queued which meant we missed the sunset, but still got to experience Shibuya at night. It really is stunning and lots of photo opportunities, but you'd need a quality camera to capture the purity. Once in a lifetime experience!

Recommend to visit the place. Make sure you make a booking early and, if possible, book a slot near sunset time. There is a photography service at a popular photo shoot location near the corner of an edge, but note it can form to be a bit of a que. So make sure you are in the que early once up there to avoid a longer wait. The staff won't help you take a photo, but will allow you 30 seconds or so to take your own photos at the spot after he shoots. People (strangers) normally then collaborate between one another to help each other take photos. Once done, the bottom levels; 13 and 12, have restaurants, which also provides a good view outside. However, it will cost you. Alternatively, there is a food court at the lowest level, which is also the subway station and near a convenience store.

We booked tickets in US prior to our trip to Japan. We wanted the private seating with drinks, so we timed and checked to see if the tickets for the day of visit went on the sale. The service was nice and due to the special ticket, they gave us a priority and escorted us to the observatory. Make sure to take 100 yen, so you can use the locker. Fortunately, no rain, but it was cold as we booked the slots after the sunset. Wine and snacks were not extra ordinary by any means, but it was very nice to sit back and enjoy the view.