Shibuya travel guide
Best Selfie & Photo Spots in Shibuya
The best elevated views of Shibuya Crossing are from Shibuya Sky (229m open-air deck, ¥2,500 booked ahead), the free Shibuya Scramble Square 12th-floor windows, and Magnet by Shibuya 109’s rooftop (¥1,800). Sunset and blue hour give the most dramatic neon shots.
Photographing Shibuya
Shibuya is built for the camera. The scramble crossing alone has launched a million feeds, but the ward’s rooftops, backstreets and murals reward anyone willing to wander one block beyond the obvious.
The best photo & selfie spots in Shibuya
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Shibuya Sky
Open-air 360° deck above the crossing, Tokyo’s definitive selfie.
Best time to shoot: Sunset into blue hour
Pro tip: Book 2–4 weeks ahead; the glass-corner shot queue moves fast
Coordinates: 35.6584, 139.7022
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Magnet by Shibuya 109 rooftop
Eye-level view straight down the scramble.
Best time to shoot: After dark for neon
Pro tip: ¥1,800 entry; use burst mode as the lights change
Coordinates: 35.6587, 139.7008
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Hachiko statue
Tokyo’s most beloved meeting spot with the loyal dog.
Best time to shoot: Early morning to skip queues
Pro tip: Frame the crossing behind for context
Coordinates: 35.6591, 139.7005
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Cat Street murals
Rotating street-art walls between Shibuya and Harajuku.
Best time to shoot: Mid-morning soft light
Pro tip: New murals appear monthly — walk the full length
Coordinates: 35.6643, 139.7052
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best selfie spots in Shibuya — FAQs
Where can I photograph Shibuya Crossing from above?
The best elevated views of Shibuya Crossing are from Shibuya Sky (229m open-air deck, ¥2,500 booked ahead), the free Shibuya Scramble Square 12th-floor windows, and Magnet by Shibuya 109’s rooftop (¥1,800). Sunset and blue hour give the most dramatic neon shots.
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