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Tokyo in two days: Shibuya skyline and Asakusa

Two neighbourhood days for a first Tokyo visit, with one booked view in Shibuya and a temple-to-tower route in Asakusa.

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Shibuya Scramble Crossing viewed from above
Shibuya Scramble Crossing渋谷スクランブル交差点
Photo: Syced· 31 October 2023, 18:24 · CC0Credits & license

Photographed 31 October 2023, 18:24 · Checked 2026-10-22

Resized and converted to WebP; displayed with a card crop.

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YOUR DAYS, AT A GLANCE

Explore the route

A suggested starting point, with room for meals and breaks. Stay lengths are editorial estimates; check opening times and bookings before visiting.

Follow the neighbourhoods

Lines show the suggested stop order, not walking or transit directions. Open a place in Google Maps to plan your actual journey.

Shibuya crossing and skyline2 stops

Before you go

Official references are dated below. Route choices, walking allowances and meal plans are our suggestions, not live directions. Recheck notices for your travel date.

Start here · station & exit

Start at Shibuya Station and follow signs towards the Hachiko side for the crossing. SHIBUYA SKY is in the station-connected Shibuya Scramble Square building.

Getting between stops

Allow 20–30 minutes from the crossing to the observation attraction entrance, including station passages and lifts.

Our planning suggestionOur transfer allowances include walking and waiting; confirm the actual connection on the day.
Entry, hours & reservations

Shibuya Scramble Crossing: The street crossing needs no ticket. SHIBUYA SKY: Book a dated time slot. Adult online prices listed are ¥2,700 before 15:00 and ¥3,400 from 15:00; check the booking screen. Roof closure after entry does not guarantee a refund.

Food & rest breaks

Meal stops below are editorial suggestions rather than verified restaurant reservations.

Our planning suggestionPlan a seated lunch in Shibuya before your timed entry; allow an hour and keep a queue buffer.
If it rains

If the roof closes or visibility is poor, spend the flexible part of the day indoors around Shibuya Station. Check the ticket weather terms before purchase.

  1. Shibuya Scramble Crossing viewed from above
    Photo: Syced· 31 October 2023, 18:24 · CC0Credits & license

    Photographed 31 October 2023, 18:24 · Checked 2026-10-22

    Resized and converted to WebP; displayed with a card crop.

    Original on Wikimedia CommonsCC0

    STOP 1

    Shibuya Scramble Crossing

    渋谷スクランブル交差点

    Watch the crossing from the pavement, then cross with the lights. Keep the station entrances and walking lanes clear.

    Suggested visit: about 20 min

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  2. Shibuya Scramble Square tower, home to SHIBUYA SKY
    Photo: Sakura Torch· 5 May 2023, 14:47:01 · CC BY-SA 4.0Credits & license

    Photographed 5 May 2023, 14:47:01 · Checked 2026-10-22

    Resized and converted to WebP; displayed with a card crop. This adaptation uses the same share-alike license.

    Original on Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0

    STOP 2

    SHIBUYA SKY

    SHIBUYA SKY

    Go to the observation attraction in Shibuya Scramble Square for your booked entry time. The rooftop can close in poor weather.

    Suggested visit: about 90 min

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Is this route for you?

Two neighbourhood days for a first Tokyo visit, with one booked view in Shibuya and a temple-to-tower route in Asakusa. Stop lengths and transfer buffers are our planning estimates, not official journey times. The map shows places rather than turn-by-turn directions; check live transport and the linked opening calendars before setting out.

Day 1: Shibuya crossing and skyline

Keep the first day in Shibuya. The crossing makes a short introduction before a longer observation visit; use the remaining time for lunch and exploring at your own pace. Book the view first, then fit the street walk around that time instead of crossing the city for a second tower.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Watch the crossing from the pavement, then cross with the lights. Keep the station entrances and walking lanes clear.

SHIBUYA SKY

Go to the observation attraction in Shibuya Scramble Square for your booked entry time. The rooftop can close in poor weather.

Allow 20–30 minutes from the crossing to the observation attraction entrance, including station passages and lifts. These allowances exclude meals and longer queues.

Day 2: Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree

Make Senso-ji the morning focus, including the gate and approach, then stop for lunch before moving to Skytree. This second day stays in east Tokyo instead of returning across town.

Senso-ji Temple

Approach through Kaminarimon and Nakamise, then leave time at the main hall. Shop hours and temple access are separate.

Tokyo Skytree

Choose your observation-deck ticket before arriving. Leave time for the entrance queue and the journey up, even with advance admission.

Tobu Asakusa to Tokyo Skytree is about three minutes on the train. Allow 30–45 minutes overall for walking, waiting and reaching the tower. These allowances exclude meals and longer queues.

Meals, weather and choosing the date

Day 1: Plan a seated lunch in Shibuya before your timed entry; allow an hour and keep a queue buffer. If the roof closes or visibility is poor, spend the flexible part of the day indoors around Shibuya Station. Check the ticket weather terms before purchase.

Day 2: Have lunch in Asakusa before boarding the train; shorten souvenir shopping if queues eat into the ticket buffer. Shorten the outdoor temple approach in rain and use the tower complex for an indoor break, subject to admission and visibility.

Continue planning

Tokyo in 3 days: a neighbourhood-first itinerary · Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree in one day: a simple east Tokyo route

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