[New Area Info] Small Worlds TOKYO in Tokyo Ariake Opens New 'Shibuya Area'! Showcasing the Charm of the World's Greatest City 'Shibuya' to Domestic and Inbound Tourists
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- [New Area Info] Small Worlds TOKYO in Tokyo Ariake Opens New 'Shibuya Area'! Showcasing the Charm of the World's Greatest City 'Shibuya' to Domestic and Inbound Tourists
- Small Worlds TOKYO will open a new 'Shibuya Area' on June 11, a 1/80 scale diorama of the Shibuya cityscape, within its miniature museum in Ariake, Tokyo. This aims to capture inbound demand and strengthen its role as a hub for disseminating Japanese culture.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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Small Worlds TOKYO will open a new 'Shibuya Area' on June 11, a 1/80 scale diorama of the Shibuya cityscape, within its miniature museum in Ariake, Tokyo. This aims to capture inbound demand and strengthen its role as a hub for disseminating Japanese culture.
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- [New Area Info] Small Worlds TOKYO in Tokyo Ariake Opens New 'Shibuya Area'! Showcasing the Charm of the World's Greatest City 'Shibuya' to Domestic and Inbound Tourists (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
Small Worlds TOKYO will open a new 'Shibuya Area' on June 11, a 1/80 scale diorama of the Shibuya cityscape, within its miniature museum in Ariake, Tokyo. This aims to capture inbound demand and strengthen its role as a hub for disseminating Japanese culture.
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We have recreated 'Shibuya', a place visited by 60% of inbound tourists and a continuous broadcaster of Japanese culture, as a 1/80 scale city diorama. The dynamic railway network above and below ground, the alternating day and night cycles in the city, the sound of trains going 'clickety-clack', and the Shibuya Scramble Square with 3,000 LEDs lighting up above you. The countless people and cars crossing the intersection make you feel as if you can hear the city's hustle and bustle. This work has been crafted with a pursuit of realism to provide memories and inspiration. Please come and see its power.
■ Opening Ceremony
Date & Time: Thursday, June 11, 10:30 AM start (until 11:30 AM)
Location: Small Worlds TOKYO (1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
3rd Floor, 'Shibuya Area'
Main Content: Ribbon-cutting, talk show about Shibuya, photo session
Guests:
Kosuke Kawakita (Vice President, Akita Inu Preservation Society)
Masahiro Yoshikawa (Darling Honey, Railway BIG4)
Yusuke Nanda (Horipro / Stella Casting, Railway BIG4)
Creator: Yu Irimajiri (Cityscape Studio, Urban Modeler MAJIRI)
Masahiro Yoshikawa
Yusuke Nanda
■ Highlights of the Shibuya Area *Video Playback
🔸 Day and night alternate, recreating the vibrant Shibuya!
🔸 Look down on Shibuya's complex cityscape and take photos as if you were a giant!
🔸 The urban structure above and below ground is right before your eyes!
*Video of the 'Shibuya Area' production: Total views 7.2 million (as of June 2: Small Worlds official SNS)
©️Cityscape Studio / MAJIRI
■ Popular YouTuber City Diorama Artist × Small Worlds TOKYO
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CityscapeStudio
Miniature Museum Small Worlds TOKYO
(Operated by) SMALL WORLDS Inc.
©️SMALL WORLDS
Asia's largest miniature museum with a total area of 7,000㎡. It features 8 areas including 'Space Center', 'Evangelion', and 'Kansai International Airport', where you can enjoy intricately recreated 'moving' miniatures. The program that allows you to create a figure that looks just like you using 3D photography is popular.
Official Website: https://www.smallworlds.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallworlds_official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallworlds2020
■ Opening Ceremony
Date & Time: Thursday, June 11, 10:30 AM start (until 11:30 AM)
Location: Small Worlds TOKYO (1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
3rd Floor, 'Shibuya Area'
Main Content: Ribbon-cutting, talk show about Shibuya, photo session
Guests:
Kosuke Kawakita (Vice President, Akita Inu Preservation Society)
Masahiro Yoshikawa (Darling Honey, Railway BIG4)
Yusuke Nanda (Horipro / Stella Casting, Railway BIG4)
Creator: Yu Irimajiri (Cityscape Studio, Urban Modeler MAJIRI)
Masahiro Yoshikawa
Yusuke Nanda
■ Highlights of the Shibuya Area *Video Playback
🔸 Day and night alternate, recreating the vibrant Shibuya!
🔸 Look down on Shibuya's complex cityscape and take photos as if you were a giant!
🔸 The urban structure above and below ground is right before your eyes!
*Video of the 'Shibuya Area' production: Total views 7.2 million (as of June 2: Small Worlds official SNS)
©️Cityscape Studio / MAJIRI
■ Popular YouTuber City Diorama Artist × Small Worlds TOKYO
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CityscapeStudio
Miniature Museum Small Worlds TOKYO
(Operated by) SMALL WORLDS Inc.
©️SMALL WORLDS
Asia's largest miniature museum with a total area of 7,000㎡. It features 8 areas including 'Space Center', 'Evangelion', and 'Kansai International Airport', where you can enjoy intricately recreated 'moving' miniatures. The program that allows you to create a figure that looks just like you using 3D photography is popular.
Official Website: https://www.smallworlds.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallworlds_official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/smallworlds2020
FAQ
What are the highlights of the Shibuya area at Small Worlds TOKYO?
The 1/80 scale Shibuya cityscape, day and night cycles, 3,000 LEDs, and complex railway networks.
When is the opening date of the Shibuya area?
It opens on Thursday, June 11, 2025.
How do I access Small Worlds TOKYO?
It is located at 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, within walking distance from the 'Ariake' station on the Yurikamome line.