Your First Visit to Shibuya Hikarie

Shibuya Hikarie is a multi-purpose complex located right in front of Shibuya Station. It brings together the “ShinQs” shopping floors, café and restaurant floors, the “Hikarie Hall” event hall, the “8/” creative space, and the roughly 2,000-seat Tokyu Theatre Orb musical theater (Shibuya Hikarie official FAQ).

It has two event halls, Hall A and Hall B, which are used for a wide range of purposes including business seminars, exhibitions, and startup-related events.

This guide covers how to get there from the airport, how to reach the venue from the nearest station, where to stay and eat nearby, and practical tips for your visit. If this is your first time visiting Shibuya Hikarie, use this guide to help plan your trip.

Access Guide to Shibuya Hikarie

Shibuya Hikarie is located inside a complex directly connected to Shibuya Station. Below you will find routing options from both Narita and Haneda airports, as well as directions from the nearest station. Journey times and fares vary by time of day and timetable revisions, so please check each railway operator’s official website for the latest information.

Nearest Stations and Exits for Shibuya Hikarie

Shibuya Hikarie is within walking distance of Shibuya Station and can be reached easily via the routes below. The underground passageway route is especially convenient on rainy or crowded days — just follow the signage and you’ll arrive without trouble.

JR Yamanote Line / Keio Inokashira Line (via Underground Passageway)

Pass through the “Central Gate,” take the escalator down to the 2nd floor, and the 2nd floor connecting passage leads directly to Hikarie (Shibuya Hikarie official website).

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

Direct access to Hikarie on the 1st floor (Shibuya Hikarie official website).

Tokyu Toyoko Line / Den-en-toshi Line / Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line / Fukutoshin Line

Pass through “Shibuya Hikarie Gate 1” and exit via Exit B5 for direct access to Hikarie (Shibuya Hikarie official website).

For detailed maps and route information, see the official site: Shibuya Hikarie Access Guide

From Narita Airport

  • Narita Express (N’EX): Board at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 and take a train bound for Shinjuku to reach Shibuya Station without changing trains. From Shibuya Station, use one of the routes above to reach Shibuya Hikarie. Check the JR East website for current times and fares.
  • Keisei Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line: Narita Airport Station → (Keisei Skyliner) → Nippori Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Shibuya Station. This route requires one transfer at Nippori. Check the Keisei Electric Railway website for the latest information.
  • Airport Limousine Bus: Direct services run from Narita Airport to Shibuya Station and major hotels in the area, which is convenient if you are traveling with a lot of luggage. See the Airport Transport Service website for current routes.

From Haneda Airport

  • Keikyu Line + JR Yamanote Line: Haneda Airport terminal stations → (Keikyu Line) → Shinagawa Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Shibuya Station. A single transfer takes you to Shibuya. Check the Keikyu website for the latest information.
  • Tokyo Monorail + JR Yamanote Line: Haneda Airport terminal stations → (Tokyo Monorail) → Hamamatsucho Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Shibuya Station. Trains run frequently, making this a reliable option. Check the Tokyo Monorail website for the latest information.

Venue Information Summary

  • Official name: Shibuya Hikarie
  • Address: Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo
  • Nearest station: Directly connected to Shibuya Station (Tokyu Toyoko/Den-en-toshi Line, Tokyo Metro)
  • Official website: https://www.hikarie.jp

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Around Shibuya Hikarie, you’ll find a good selection of hotels that are not only easy to access, but also well suited for business trips and event stays. Here, we’ve selected six hotels that cater to different travel styles.

Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel

A standard-class hotel about a 2-minute walk from Shibuya Station, with easy access to Shibuya Hikarie. Guest rooms are decorated in Shibuya-inspired, muted color tones and come with practical amenities such as a TV, trouser press, and wired internet connection. It’s a convenient base for staying near Shibuya Station.

SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL

A hotel inside Shibuya Stream, directly connected to Exit C2 and the JR New South Exit of Shibuya Station, within walking distance of Shibuya Hikarie. It features vintage-modern guest rooms and a bar and dining area where guests can enjoy music and cocktails. It’s a convenient base before or after an event.

Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

A highly convenient hotel directly connected to Shibuya Station on the JR lines and the Keio Inokashira Line, located inside Shibuya Mark City. One of its main advantages is ease of access, especially on rainy days. The hotel has a restaurant on the 25th floor and a lounge on the 5th floor, making it useful for both meals and meetings, and an easy base for events at Shibuya Hikarie.

sequence MIYASHITA PARK

A next-generation lifestyle hotel directly connected to Shibuya’s Miyashita Park. Its open lobby flows into the park, and it also connects to RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK, home to a range of restaurants and shops. Guest rooms have large windows overlooking the Shibuya cityscape, and the hotel is within walking distance of Shibuya Hikarie.

Tokyu Stay Shibuya Shin-Minamiguchi

A hotel near Shibuya Station’s New South Exit, geared toward longer stays, renovated in December 2022. Guest rooms include a kitchenette and a washer-dryer, and the hotel offers 24-hour front desk service. It’s a practical choice for business trips or event visits around Shibuya Hikarie.

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel

A luxury hotel within walking distance of Shibuya Station, well suited to business travelers. Its large windows offer sweeping views of Tokyo, while the spacious rooms and high-quality service make it easy to relax after a day of meetings or events. The hotel also features business-friendly lounge facilities and a fitness center, making it suitable for longer stays as well.

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Business trips often come with a tight schedule, so convenient dining matters. Here are six genres of recommended places to eat inside Shibuya Hikarie.

Sushi

Kaiten-zushi Magurodonya Miura Misakiko Megumi Shibuya Hikarie

A conveyor-belt sushi restaurant on the 6th floor of Shibuya Hikarie. It serves high-quality sushi built around tuna sourced from markets including Misaki Port in Kanagawa, with affordable options such as lunch sushi sets and rice bowls. It’s a convenient choice for a quick, authentic Japanese meal between meetings.

Café

THE THEATRE COFFEE

A café on the 11th floor of Shibuya Hikarie specializing in coffee. It offers light meals and coffee in a relaxed setting, making it a good spot for a quick break or a casual meeting.

Pasta

Sabrina Pasta & Clam Chowder

A casual Italian restaurant on the 6th floor of Shibuya Hikarie. Its signature dishes are original pasta and clam chowder, served in a casual setting that’s convenient for a quick meal between business commitments.

Gyutan (Grilled Beef Tongue)

Rikyu Gyutan Sumiyaki Shibuya Hikarie

A beef tongue specialist from Sendai, located on the 6th floor of Shibuya Hikarie. Its signature dish is charcoal-grilled beef tongue, hand-prepared by skilled grillers, with menus that change every month or two. It’s a good option when you want a proper, filling meal just a minute’s walk from Shibuya Station.

Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu Maisen Shibuya Hikarie

The Shibuya Hikarie branch of Maisen, a long-established tonkatsu specialist founded in 1965, located on the 6th floor. Known for pork cutlets tender enough to cut with chopsticks, it offers reasonably priced options for both lunch and dinner.

Regional Cuisine (Miyazaki)

Miyazaki Cuisine Mansaku Shibuya Hikarie

An izakaya on the 6th floor of Shibuya Hikarie serving dishes made with ingredients from Miyazaki Prefecture. It’s open from lunch through dinner, making it easy to use for a meal after a meeting or a small group dinner.

Wi-Fi and Facilities at Shibuya Hikarie

  • Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi (“-SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi-”) is available. Each session lasts 2 hours and requires SNS or email authentication; you can reconnect as many times as needed after your session ends (Shibuya Hikarie official website).
  • Smoking Area: The building is entirely non-smoking except for designated smoking rooms on 7F, 8F, and 11F (Shibuya Hikarie official website).
  • Hours & Extensions: Hikarie Hall’s standard usage hours are 10:00–22:00. With advance approval, extended hours from 22:00 to 10:00 the following day are available (¥210,000/hour for Hall A, ¥90,000/hour for Hall B) (Hikarie Hall official website: Pricing).
  • Parking: Shibuya Hikarie’s parking garage is open 6:50–24:00 (last entry 23:30). Rates are ¥400 per 30 minutes, with a maximum of ¥3,200 during weekday business hours. Free parking vouchers are also available based on in-building or partner-store purchases (Shibuya Hikarie official website: Access & Parking).
  • Loading and Unloading: Hikarie Hall’s 1F loading dock (with platform) can accommodate one 11-ton truck. A large freight elevator (10,000kg capacity) and two smaller freight elevators (1,600kg capacity, 24-person limit) are also available (Hikarie Hall official website: Facilities & Layout).
  • Accessibility: Free wheelchair rental is available at the B3 and 2F information counters (weekdays/Saturdays 11:00–21:00, Sundays/holidays 11:00–20:00; limited units). Multi-function restrooms (“Switch Rooms”) are located on B3, B2, B1, 3F, 4F, and 5F (Shibuya Hikarie official website).
  • Coin lockers: Paid coin lockers are located on B3, 1F, 2F, and 11F. Availability hours vary by floor, and B3 also has refrigerated lockers (Shibuya Hikarie official website).
  • Convenience store: A Lawson is located on the 11th floor, open 7:00–22:00 (Shibuya Hikarie official website).
  • ATM: ATMs are available on B3 (Mizuho Bank), B2 (Seven Bank), B1 (Bank of Yokohama, 6:00–24:00), and 11F (inside Lawson) (Shibuya Hikarie official website).

Tips Before You Visit

There is no observation deck or planetarium inside Shibuya Hikarie

Shibuya Hikarie does not have an observation deck or a planetarium. The official FAQ lists “SHIBUYA SKY” and “Cosmo Planetarium Wada” as nearby facilities, but these are separate buildings from Shibuya Hikarie (Shibuya Hikarie official FAQ).

Opening hours vary by floor

ShinQs, the shopping floor, is open 11:00 AM–9:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, and 11:00 AM–8:00 PM on Sundays and holidays. The cafés and restaurants on 6F, 7F, 8F, and 11F are open daily 11:00 AM–11:00 PM, while Creative Space “8/” on the 8th floor is open daily 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (Shibuya Hikarie official website: Hours & Facilities).

There is no drop-off area or parking for tour buses

Shibuya Hikarie does not have a parking area or drop-off point for sightseeing or group tour buses. If you’re planning to arrive with a large group, arrange an alternative meeting or drop-off point in advance (Shibuya Hikarie official FAQ).

Filming and press coverage require advance approval

Filming or press coverage for commercial or promotional purposes inside the building requires advance approval from the Shibuya Hikarie management office (hikarie-pr@fullhouse.jp) (Shibuya Hikarie official FAQ).

Event Venues at Shibuya Hikarie

Shibuya Hikarie is equipped with two spacious halls—Hall A and Hall B—making it one of the largest event spaces in central Tokyo. From concerts and exhibitions to business seminars and startup fairs, the halls are versatile enough to suit a wide range of events.

  • Hall A: 1,000 m²
  • Hall B: 300 m²

Both halls are connected to foyer spaces and can be rented separately or together. When combined, they offer one of the largest event capacities in Shibuya—ideal for large-scale corporate functions or international conferences.

For more details, visit the official page: Shibuya Hikarie Facility Guide

See photos of the halls on the official website (Shibuya Hikarie Facility Guide).

Hall A Facilities OverviewHall B Facilities Overview
Floor area / floor finish / format1,000㎡（38.5m×26.0m）long vinyl chloride finish / flat earth floor style300㎡（24.0m×12.0m）Long vinyl chloride finish / Flat earth floor style
Floor load capacity500㎏/㎡500㎏/㎡
Floor wiring pitexistenceexistence
Effective ceiling height7.0m6.8m
Foyer floor area / finish315㎡／Carpet tile finish (OA floor)270㎡／Carpet tile finish (OA floor)
CapacityTheater style: 864 seatsSchool style: 450 seatsParty style (standing): Approx. 600 peopleMaximum capacity: 1,004 peopleTheater style: 264 seatsSchool style: 150 seatsParty style (standing): approx. 160 peopleMaximum capacity: 301 people
Mechanical equipment9 tool batons, 9 lighting batons, 1 upper horizon light baton, 1 horizon curtain7 tool batons, 7 lighting batons, 1 upper horizon light baton, 1 horizon curtain
Power CapacityLighting: 135 kVA (3-phase, 4-wire) / Event use: 90 kVA (single-phase, 3-wire) / Power: 20 kVA (3-phase, 3-wire)Lighting: 90 kVA (3-phase, 4-wire) / Event use: 60 kVA (single-phase, 3-wire) / Power: 20 kVA (3-phase, 3-wire)
Waiting Room9F: Organizer’s Room A (45 m²) 10F: Dressing Room 1 (41 m²), Dressing Room 2 (42 m²), Dressing Room 3 (19 m²), Dressing Room 4 (25 m²) Dressing Room Office: 1 room9F: Organizer’s Room B1 (43 m²), Organizer’s Room B2 (17 m²) 10F: Dressing Room 5 (30 m²), Dressing Room 6 (19 m²) Dressing Room Office: 1 room
Ancillary FacilitiesControl Room and Bar Counter (located in the foyer)Control Room and Bar Counter (located in the foyer)
Common
Ancillary FacilitiesPantry and Smoking Room
Loading / Unloading1F Loading Entrance / Accommodates one 11-ton truck (with platform) Freight Elevators: • 1 large elevator: 10,000 kg capacity (W8,000 × D3,000 × H4,500 mm) • 2 small elevators: 1,600 kg capacity / up to 24 persons (W1,450 × D2,400 × H3,500 mm)