Shibuya Scramble Square Meeting Spot: Easy-to-Find B2 Entrance/Exit Recommended

Shibuya Scramble Square, home to the famous “Shibuya Sky” observation deck on its top floor, also boasts a multitude of popular restaurants and shops. You’ll likely visit it with friends or loved ones. However, when it comes to picking a meeting spot, you might surprisingly find yourself lost. That’s because Scramble Square spans from B2 (basement 2) to the 45th floor, with numerous entrances and exits.

So this time, Shibutama will recommend the best meeting spot at Shibuya Scramble Square, having just met someone there myself!

The Perplexing Problem of Meeting Spots at Scramble Square

When you decide to meet at Scramble Square, figuring out where exactly to meet can be a dilemma.

Firstly, for those arriving by JR lines, Inokashira Line, or Ginza Line (three lines), the 3rd floor of Scramble Square is convenient.

In contrast, for those arriving by the Hanzomon Line, Den-en-toshi Line, Toyoko Line, or Fukutoshin Line (four subway lines), the B2 (basement 2) floor of Scramble Square is more convenient.

Ideally, you could tailor the meeting spot based on which line your companion is taking: 3rd floor for JR, Inokashira, or Ginza Lines, and B2 for other subway lines. However, this can be complicated if you have multiple people meeting, or if you simply find it too much hassle to think about. This leads to the conclusion that a floor somewhere between B2 and the 3rd floor would be ideal.

Choose a Meeting Spot Between B2 and 3F at Scramble Square

From B2 to the 3rd floor, every level has shops, which can make meeting in front of a specific store feel awkward. Furthermore, every floor from B2 to 3F has multiple exits to the outside (which feel more like balconies). Therefore, simply designating an “exit” might lead to confusion, as you could end up waiting at a different exit. This is a potential risk. However, there’s one floor that has only one exit: that’s the B2 floor.

Shibuya Scramble Square’s Recommended Meeting Spot: The B2 Entrance/Exit

Based on the above, the recommended meeting spot at Shibuya Scramble Square is the entrance/exit on the B2 (basement 2) floor of Scramble Square.

The B2 floor itself is like a department store’s food basement, with many deli sections, so you can easily browse around and kill time while waiting.

Since it’s underground, it’s cool in summer and slightly cold in winter, but it’s protected from rain, and access from the subway lines is excellent. There also tend to be fewer people on B2 compared to the 1st to 3rd floors. Why not try meeting there next time?

Finally, let’s briefly review how to get to Scramble Square from each line at Shibuya Station.

How to Get to Shibuya Scramble Square from Each Line at Shibuya Station

• From JR lines: Exit the right side of the “Central Gate,” and the entrance to Scramble Square on the 3rd floor will be immediately to your right.
• From the Hanzomon Line, Den-en-toshi Line, Toyoko Line, and Fukutoshin Line (four subway lines): After exiting the “Hikarie 1 Ticket Gate,” proceed straight to the right, and the entrance to Scramble Square’s B2 floor will be diagonally in front of you on the left.
• From the Ginza Line: Exit the “Scramble Square side ticket gate,” proceed into the passageway to the right of the ticket vending machines on your left, and the entrance to Scramble Square on the 3rd floor will be immediately to your right.
• From the Inokashira Line: This route is a bit longer, so please refer to this article: Shibuya Station to Shibuya Scramble Square: Best Exits, Gates & Yamanote Line Access This article provides detailed directions from all lines.

Summary: Shibuya Scramble Square Meeting Spot

Finding a meeting spot at Scramble Square can be surprisingly tricky, mainly because the arrival points differ depending on the train line. However, it seems that the 1st floor is where the most people tend to gather, which makes it feel crowded and difficult to meet.

The 2nd floor is also busy due to its connection to Hikarie. The 3rd floor, being connected to JR, is also very crowded. B1 (basement 1) might have the fewest people, but there aren’t really any suitable meeting spots there.

Ultimately, B2 is likely the best option: it’s less crowded, has many shops, and crucially, has only one entrance/exit. This makes it ideal for meeting up. That’s all from Shibutama for now!