SHIBUYA, TOKYO – Shibuya Scramble Square is elevating the customary Japanese tea ceremony with a novel experience-Freshly-theater Tea Ceremony-debuting at its SHIBUYA SKY observation deck, 229.7 meters above the iconic Shibuya crossing. The immersive event aims to heighten the five senses through a unique blend of tea, scent, sound, and light.
The new tea ceremony offers a contemporary take on a centuries-old practice,designed to provide a moment of mindful respite amidst the bustling cityscape. Operated by Shibuya Scramble Square co., Ltd., a joint investment by Tokyu Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, and Tokyo Subway Co., Ltd., the experience builds on the success of SHIBUYA SKY, which opened November 1, 2019, as part of the larger Shibuya Scramble Square progress. phase II of the project, encompassing the Central and West Buildings, is slated for completion in 2031.
Shibuya scramble Square, comprised of Phase I (East Building) with approximately 181,000 square meters and Phase II (Central/West Buildings) totaling around 95,000 square meters, functions as a multi-use complex featuring offices, retail spaces, and the observation facilities at SHIBUYA SKY. The East Building reaches a height of 229.7 meters, while the Central and West Buildings stand at approximately 61 and 76 meters respectively.
Inquiries regarding facilities and tickets for the Freshly-theater Tea Ceremony and SHIBUYA SKY can be directed to the inquiry counter at TEL: 03-4221-0229 (reception hours: 10:00-20:00).Further information is available at https://www.shibuya-scramble-square.com.The project’s design is a collaboration between Shibuya station area Development Plan Joint Enterprise, including Nikken Design Co., Ltd., Tokyu Design Co., Ltd., JR East Architectural Design Co., Ltd., and Metro Development Co., Ltd., with design architects from Nikken Design Co., Ltd.,Kuma Kengo Architectural Urban Design Office,and SANAA Office.
