A Guide to Accessing Free Wi-Fi in Shibuya Ward (SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi)

Shibuya Ward is popular among Japan's youth and known as a center for cutting-edge fashion and dining.

Within Shibuya you'll find world renowned landmarks like the Hachiko Statue right outside Shibuya Station, the SHIBUYA SKY building which has an rooftop observatoru 229 meters above ground level, and SHIBUYA AXSH is the new landmark building that just opened on July 8, 2024.

Shibuya Ward offers free Wi-Fi (SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi), which anyone can use free of charge!a

In this article, we will introduce how to use and connect to the free Wi-Fi in Shibuya Ward.

A Guide to Accessing Free Wi-Fi in Shibuya Ward (SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi)

How to use and connect to free Wi-Fi in Shibuya Ward is as follows.

＜How to use and connect to free Wi-Fi in Shibuya Ward＞
1. Open the Wi-Fi Settings screen of the device you wish to connect to (PC, smartphone, tablet, game console, etc.) and select SSID SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi.
2. Open the login browser screen and confirm the terms of use (*The browser screen may open automatically)
3. Perform OPEN-ID authentication (Yahoo!, Weibo) or e-mail address authentication.
4. Once registration is completed, you can use the free Wi-Fi!

＞ Official SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi Connection Guide (for smartphones)

＞ Official SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi Connection Guide (for PCs)

*Although there is no limit to the number of times you can connect, you can use the service for up to 2 hours at a time. Also, the OPEN-ID retention period is one week, so please re-authenticate when the period expires.

Areas and locations where Shibuya Ward's free Wi-Fi (SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi) is available

Shibuya Ward Free Wi-Fi (SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi) is available not only at Shibuya Station, but also at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, Shibuya Scramble Square, and various other areas.

(source:Shibuya Ward Free Wi-Fi official site)

<Areas where free Wi-Fi is available in Shibuya Ward＞
Shibuya Station / Shibuya Station East Exit Underground Plaza / Shibuchika Shopping Road / Hachiko-mae Plaza - Shibuhachi Box / Moyai Statue area / Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel / Shibuya Scramble Square / Shibuya Mark City / Shibuya Fuclas / Shibuya Stream / Shibuya Hikarie / Shibuya Cast / Q Front / Shibuya Ward Kitaya Park / Shibuya Sakura Stage / Shibuya AXSH

*Service areas are expanding.

Areas where Shibuya Ward Free Wi-Fi (SHIBUYA-Wi-Wi-Fi) is available will always have a Free Wi-Fi mark sticker attached.

(source:Shibuya Ward Free Wi-Fi official site)

Please search for this mark if you're looking to connect.

If the free Wi-Fi in Shibuya Ward doesn't work...

As you can see, Shibuya Ward provides free Wi-Fi that anyone can use for free 24 hours a day.

By connecting to the free Wi-Fi, you can smoothly check popular spots in Shibuya Ward, look up information on stores, and check train and bus delay information and departure times.

If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, it is a good idea to use it.

However, while free Wi-Fi is convenient, it also has the disadvantage of being vulnerable to security issues, as well as the possibility of connection breakdowns or poor reception if too many people connect at once.

For those who frequently use the Internet or connect for long periods of time, we recommend the use of pocket Wi-Fi, which can be carried easily, or an eSIM that can be used immediately after registration.