How to Get to Nintendo TOKYO from Shibuya Station! Plus, Check for Tickets & Reservations!

Nintendo TOKYO is located on the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO, about a 5 to 6-minute walk from the Hachiko statue in front of Shibuya Station. The same floor also houses popular stores like Jump Shop Shibuya, making it a very busy spot. It gets especially crowded on weekends and national holidays, often requiring numbered tickets for entry.

So, Shibutama is here to show you how to get to Nintendo TOKYO from Shibuya Station! We’ll also cover information on numbered tickets and reservation methods.

Nintendo TOKYO is on the 6th Floor of Shibuya PARCO

Nintendo TOKYO is on the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO, which is about a 5 to 6-minute walk from the Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station. It’s located a little past Tokyu Hands. No matter which train line you’re coming from, it’s generally easiest to head to Hachiko Plaza first. Let’s look at directions from each train line.

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How to Get to Nintendo TOKYO from Shibuya Station ① JR Lines

First, here’s how to get there from JR lines. It’s about a 5 to 6-minute walk from the “Hachiko Exit.”

1. After exiting the Hachiko Exit gate at JR Shibuya Station, turn left and go out through the “Hachiko Exit.”
2. The Shibuya Scramble Crossing will be to your front right. Cross the intersection, aiming for Starbucks on the other side.
3. Proceed down the street to the right of Starbucks.
4. You’ll soon see Seibu Department Store on your left, but pass it and cross the first intersection, “Inokashira-dori Iriguchi.”
5. Continue straight, and you’ll reach the second intersection, “Jinnan Itchome.” Shibuya MODI will be across the street (MODI has a large electronic signboard). Do not cross towards MODI; instead, turn left.
6. Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Disney Store on your left. Pass it and walk for about 2 more minutes, and Shibuya PARCO will be on your left. Nintendo TOKYO is on the 6th floor of PARCO. You’ll see MODI as you walk straight from the Scramble Crossing. Make sure you don’t miss the turn into the street to the right of Starbucks.

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How to Get to Nintendo TOKYO from Shibuya Station ② Hanzomon Line / Den-en-toshi Line

The Hanzomon Line and Den-en-toshi Line operate directly through Shibuya, so you’ll arrive on the same platform. Since you’re coming from underground, it might be a bit confusing, but aim for “Exit A6.” It takes about 7 to 8 minutes to walk to PARCO, where Nintendo TOKYO is located, from the Hanzomon Line/Den-en-toshi Line.

1. First, exit from the “Hachiko Gate.”
2. After exiting the gate, there’s a staircase diagonally to your front right with a yellow sign indicating “Exit A6.” Take that staircase up.
3. After ascending the stairs, turn right, and there’s another staircase (Exit A6) immediately to your right. Take that to ground level. You’ll emerge in front of Starbucks at Hachiko Plaza.
4. Once on the ground level, immediately turn left and proceed down the street to the right of Starbucks.
5. You’ll soon see Seibu Department Store on your left, but pass it and cross the first intersection, “Inokashira-dori Iriguchi.”
6. Continue straight, and you’ll reach the second intersection, “Jinnan Itchome.” Shibuya MODI will be across the street (MODI has a large electronic signboard). Do not cross towards MODI; instead, turn left.
7. Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Disney Store on your left. Pass it and walk for about 2 more minutes, and Shibuya PARCO will be on your left. Nintendo TOKYO is on the 6th floor of PARCO. From the Den-en-toshi Line & Hanzomon Line, the first key point is to exit the Hachiko Gate and aim for Exit A6. Make sure to confirm your direction as you go.

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How to Get to Nintendo TOKYO from Shibuya Station ③ Toyoko Line / Fukutoshin Line

Shibuya Station for the Toyoko Line and Fukutoshin Line is underground. First, head towards the Den-en-toshi Line platform, then aim for Exit A6. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to PARCO, where Nintendo TOKYO is located.

1. From the platform, find the sign that says “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line” and follow the directions to take the escalator up. (Other lines like JR and Ginza Line are also in the same direction.)
2. After getting off the escalator, follow the signs for “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line.”
3. Walk for about 1 minute, and you’ll find an escalator marked “DT Den-en-toshi Line H Hanzomon Line.” Take that upwards to reach the Den-en-toshi Line platform.
4. Continue straight along the platform, and you’ll find an escalator with signs for JR lines, Ginza Line, and Hachiko Exit. Take that escalator upwards.
5. After getting off the escalator, the “Hachiko Gate” will be diagonally behind you to the right. Exit from there.
6. After exiting the gate, there’s a staircase diagonally to your front right with a yellow sign indicating “Exit A6.” Take that staircase up.
7. After ascending the stairs, turn right, and there’s another staircase (Exit A6) immediately to your right. Take that to ground level. You’ll emerge in front of Starbucks at Hachiko Plaza.
8. Once on the ground level, immediately turn left and proceed down the street to the right of Starbucks.
9. You’ll soon see Seibu Department Store on your left, but pass it and cross the first intersection, “Inokashira-dori Iriguchi.”
10. Continue straight, and you’ll reach the second intersection, “Jinnan Itchome.” Shibuya MODI will be across the street (MODI has a large electronic signboard). Do not cross towards MODI; instead, turn left.
11. Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Disney Store on your left. Pass it and walk for about 2 more minutes, and Shibuya PARCO will be on your left. Nintendo TOKYO is on the 6th floor of PARCO. From the Toyoko Line, the key point is to first move to the Den-en-toshi Line platform. Then, exit the Hachiko Gate and aim for Exit A6.

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How to Get to Nintendo TOKYO from Shibuya Station ④ Inokashira Line

From Shibuya Station on the Inokashira Line, it’s easiest to go via the Scramble Crossing. It takes about 7 to 8 minutes to walk to PARCO, where Nintendo TOKYO is located, from the Inokashira Line.

1. Exit from the “Chuo-guchi (Central Exit) gate” of the Inokashira Line.
2. Immediately after exiting, there’s an escalator diagonally to your front left. Take it down.
3. After getting off the escalator, you’ll be on the ground level. Turn left.
4. Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Scramble Crossing in front of you. Cross the intersection, aiming for Starbucks on the other side.
5. Proceed down the street to the right of Starbucks.
6. You’ll soon see Seibu Department Store on your left, but pass it and cross the first intersection, “Inokashira-dori Iriguchi.”
7. Continue straight, and you’ll reach the second intersection, “Jinnan Itchome.” Shibuya MODI will be across the street (MODI has a large electronic signboard). Do not cross towards MODI; instead, turn left.
8. Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Disney Store on your left. Pass it and walk for about 2 more minutes, and Shibuya PARCO will be on your left. Nintendo TOKYO is on the 6th floor of PARCO. From the Inokashira Line, it’s simple as long as you don’t get the ground-level exit wrong. First, aim for the Scramble Crossing.

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How to Get to Nintendo TOKYO from Shibuya Station ⑤ Ginza Line

The Ginza Line is located on the opposite side, making it a bit further. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to PARCO, where Nintendo TOKYO is located, from the Ginza Line.

1. The first crucial step is to exit from the “Scramble Square-bound Gate.” Double-check, as there’s also a gate in the opposite direction.
2. After exiting the gate, there are ticket machines to your left, but take the passage immediately to their right.
3. Immediately turn left and proceed straight along the path.
4. After walking for about 30 seconds, you’ll see an escalator. Take it down.
5. After getting off the escalator, you’re still on the 2nd floor. It might be momentarily confusing, but there’s another escalator immediately to your right going down. Take that further down.
6. Once you get off the escalator, you’re on the ground level. Immediately turn right.
7. Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the “Miyamasu-zaka-shita Crossing” straight ahead. Turn left here.
8. Pass under the elevated railway tracks, and you’ll immediately reach the Scramble Crossing. Cross the intersection, aiming for Starbucks on the other side.
9. Proceed down the street to the right of Starbucks.
10. You’ll soon see Seibu Department Store on your left, but pass it and cross the first intersection, “Inokashira-dori Iriguchi.”
11. Continue straight, and you’ll reach the second intersection, “Jinnan Itchome.” Shibuya MODI will be across the street (MODI has a large electronic signboard). Do not cross towards MODI; instead, turn left.
12. Walk a short distance, and you’ll see the Disney Store on your left. Pass it and walk for about 2 more minutes, and Shibuya PARCO will be on your left. Nintendo TOKYO is on the 6th floor of PARCO. For the Ginza Line, make sure you don’t take the wrong exit.

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Are There Entry Restrictions at Nintendo TOKYO?

Nintendo TOKYO generally does not have entry restrictions on weekdays.

However, on weekends and national holidays, they do implement entry restrictions and distribute numbered tickets (seiriken).

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Where to Get Numbered Tickets for Nintendo TOKYO

Numbered tickets are distributed at “Shibuya PARCO 1F” before opening hours and at the “6F Outer Staircase Entrance in front of the Mario statue” after opening hours.

So, typically, you can pick one up at the entrance of Nintendo TOKYO on the 6th floor. Please note that tickets are distributed one per person, so you cannot pick up tickets for friends or family members.

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Can You Make Reservations for Nintendo TOKYO in Advance?

While advance reservations would eliminate the need for numbered tickets, Nintendo TOKYO does not generally offer advance reservations for entry.

So, if you plan to visit Nintendo TOKYO, your best bet is to simply head to the 6th floor of PARCO.

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Nintendo TOKYO Opening Hours

Nintendo TOKYO’s opening hours are 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (21:00) on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (21:00) on weekends.

These hours are the same as PARCO’s own operating hours. It’s open year-round with no specific closing days.

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Summary: How to Get to Nintendo TOKYO from Shibuya Station

Nintendo TOKYO, located within Shibuya PARCO, is about a 5 to 6-minute walk from the Hachiko Plaza area near the Scramble Crossing. It’s great that popular stores like Jump Shop and Pokémon Center are on the same floor, but this also means it’s a very crowded area.

Be especially careful on weekends and national holidays due to the crowds. Have a great visit! That’s all from Shibutama!