Shibuya PARCO

In short

Shibuya PARCO is a commercial facility located on the slope of Koen-dori Street in Shibuya. Opening in 1973, it has played a role in shaping the town of Shibuya and disseminating culture. Following a complete rebuild, it reopened as the new Shibuya PARCO in November 2019.

• ​A three-dimensional street continuing from the slope​​: A multi-level walkway wraps around the exterior of the building, continuing from Spain-zaka slope, allowing visitors to walk as if exploring the town.
• ​A street running through the building​​: A street that once ran between two buildings has been brought inside the facility as a pedestrian-only walkway lined with shops.
• ​Rooftop open space​​: The 10th-floor rooftop features the ROOFTOP PARK, arranged with greenery and lawn, offering panoramic views of the Shibuya cityscape.

History & Highlights

Shibuya PARCO is a commercial facility located in Udagawacho, Shibuya Ward. The original building opened in June 1973. The gentle slope leading from Seibu Department Store toward Shibuya PARCO, Shibuya Public Hall, and NHK Hall is called Koen-dori Street. This slope attracted attention as a street that served as a cultural hub. Shibuya PARCO produced catchphrases such as "People passing by are beautiful — Shibuya Koen-dori" and played a part in shaping the town of Shibuya and disseminating culture.

It temporarily closed in August 2016 for rebuilding. Then, on November 22, 2019, it opened as the new Shibuya PARCO. The new building integrated two previously separate buildings that were divided by a road into a single city block. It has 3 basement floors and 19 above-ground floors, with a height of 99.9 meters. Floors 1 to 6 house retail shops, the 7th floor is dedicated to dining, and the 8th floor features a theater and cinema. The building was selected for the Good Design Best 100 in fiscal year 2020.

Viewing & Experience Highlights

• ​A three-dimensional street continuing from the slope​​: A multi-level street is established around the exterior of the building, continuing from Spain-zaka slope. It incorporates Shibuya's characteristic slopes and streets into the building's exterior. Like an extension of a slope heading from a valley to a hill, it allows visitors to experience wandering through the town while remaining part of the building.
• ​Nakashibu-dori Street running through the building​​: A municipal road once ran between the two buildings. This road was brought inside the facility as a pedestrian-only path lined with shops. Piercing through the 1st floor and connecting Penguin-dori Street and Organ-zaka Slope, this path is called Nakashibu-dori Street.
• ​ROOFTOP PARK​​: On the 10th-floor roof, there is the ROOFTOP PARK with greenery and lawn. It is an ideal spot to take a break. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Shibuya cityscape, as well as the night view in the evening.

Travel Tips

The three-dimensional street continuing from Spain-zaka slope is a walkway that ascends from the ground toward the sky. After climbing the slope, continue along this exterior multi-level walkway to reach the ROOFTOP PARK on the roof. On the way back, passing through Nakashibu-dori Street on the 1st floor allows you to move back and forth between Penguin-dori Street and Organ-zaka Slope. Walking about 260 meters south brings you to SHIBUYA109, and about 270 meters southeast leads to Shibuya Center Gai. About 290 meters to the east is MIYASHITA PARK.