Shibuya Scramble Square’s Central Tower and West Tower are planned to become part of the larger Shibuya Station district redevelopment, adding mixed-use space around the station rather than standalone landmarks. The latest available plan says the Central Tower will be 10 floors above ground and the West Tower 13 floors above ground, with completion targeted for fiscal 2031.

What they’ll be

They are expected to serve as mixed-use buildings tied to the station-area upgrade, helping improve pedestrian circulation, accessibility, and the overall station environment. Reporting also says the wider redevelopment includes new plazas and elevated pedestrian connections, so these towers are meant to fit into a more walkable Shibuya core.

Timing

A 2025 update says the Central and West Towers are scheduled for completion in fiscal 2031, while the pedestrian network around Shibuya Station is expected to be completed in fiscal 2030. Earlier reports had pointed to an earlier completion window, but the newer plan appears to be the more current one.

In plain terms

So, they are not being “turned into” something completely different; they are becoming the next phase of Shibuya Scramble Square within the broader station redevelopment, likely with office, retail, and public-access functions mixed in. The big idea is to extend the station’s commercial and pedestrian network westward and centralize more activity around Shibuya Station.

Item| Latest plan
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Central Tower| 10 floors above ground, completion in fiscal 2031 7
West Tower| 13 floors above ground, completion in fiscal 2031 7
Main role| Mixed-use extension of the Shibuya Station district 710
Broader effect| Better pedestrian links and station-area accessibility 7

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