You may think that observation decks are just places where you overlook the city. But you’re wrong. Tokyo‘s skyline has a unique charm, combining futuristic skyscrapers and historical landmarks. Their observation decks are places where you can sightsee and take aesthetic pictures, but also offer a new perspective on the city’s culture and vibrant city life. With changing views, according to the season as well as easy access and additional perks like restaurants, cafes, and interactive exhibits, here’s a list of Tokyo‘s top observation decks!
Contents
1. Tokyo Tower
2. Tokyo Skytree
3. Sunshine 60 Observatory
4. Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View
5. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
6. Azabudai Hills 33F Observation Deck
1. Tokyo Tower
| Address: 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-23:00
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Tokyo Tower is an iconic steel observation tower that stands at 333 meters tall. Inspired by the design of the Eiffel Tower, it is painted white and orange to comply with air safety regulations. There are two observation decks: the Main Deck and the Top Deck. The Main Deck features “lookdown windows” that’ll make you feel like you’re being plunged downwards (might not be the best idea for those terrified of heights) and city views, while the Top Deck provides panoramic views of Tokyo with visibility that stretches to Tokyo Stytree and Mount Fuji.
Besides catering to tourists, it also serves as a communications tower for major Japanese media outlets like NHK and TBS. You’ll also be able to find various museums, restaurants, and shops in the building. Fun fact, the tower is repainted every five years!
You’ll also find Red Tokyo Tower, which is located on the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5 floors directly inside the complex. It is Japan’s largest digital amusement park, offering a variety of AR, VR, and e-sports interactive attractions right at the base of Tokyo Tower.
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2. Tokyo Skytree
| Address: 1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
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Tokyo Skytree, which stands 634 meters tall, is the world’s highest tower and the tallest building in Japan. Its height is particularly important because the numerals 6, 3, and 4 are easily remembered, and they correlate to “Musashi,” a historical name for the area.
The Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria are its two primary viewing decks, just like Tokyo Tower. The three-story, 350-meter-tall Tembo Deck provides a 360-degree panorama of the city. It also has a cafe and restaurant where you can eat, relax, and explore the sights. The 450-meter-tall Tembo Galleria features a spiral ramp that provides breathtaking views as you rise. Being so tall, it is referred to as “the world’s highest skywalk.”
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3. Sunshine 60 Observatory
| Address: Japan, 〒170-8630 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 3 Chome−1 サンシャインシティ サンシャイン６０ビル ６０Ｆ (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-21:00
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Offering breathtaking views of Tokyo, Sunshine 60 Observatory is a beautiful indoor observatory park located within a massive urban complex called Sunshine City that creates the outdoors, indoors! You’ll be greeted with a bamboo forest ceiling as you ascend, and once you step foot inside, you’ll find areas with artificial grass, flower beds, hammocks to lounge on, soft mats on the floor, and blankets.
There’s also a cafe so you can enjoy drinks and pastries as you overlook the city. Whether you go alone and zone out with some good music, have a date night, or have a day out with family, this is a must-visit place that’s a delight for the senses!
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4. Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View
| Address: Japan, 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 6 Chome−10−1, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 52階 (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
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Located on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills, Tokyo City View offers awe-inspiring views of the entire city. It is 270 meters above sea level and has two decks: the Indoor Deck and the Rooftop Sky Deck. You’ll be able to see a full view of Tokyo Tower and on a clear day, even see Mount Fuji behind Shibuya’s skyline!
They have benches, beanbag chairs, and a gift shop so you can take a rest and take a piece of your experience home with you.
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5. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
| Address: Japan, 〒160-8001 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 2 Chome−8−1 東京都庁第一本庁舎 45階 (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 09:30-22:00
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Located in Shinjuku’s skyscraper district, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building has two observation decks, one in each of the towers. Entry is free, and each observation deck is located on the 45th floor of each tower and offers views from 202 meters above ground.
There’s a piano in the South observatory that’s free to play and decorated by famous artist Yayoi Kusama, a gift shop, and a drink vending machine. If you go during sunset, you’ll also be able to see the top of Mount Fuji bathed in orange.
6. Azabudai Hills 33F Observation Deck
| Address: Hills Tower Plaza 4F, 1 Chome-3-1 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041, Japan (Google Maps)
| Opening Hours: Daily 10:45-21:00
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Located on the 33rd floor of the Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, this observation deck offers a clear view of Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and the Motoazabu Tower. If you’re looking for a perfect sky view of Tokyo, this is the place to go.
Please note that although admission was previously free, now it is required to dine at the restaurant or cafe to be able to enter. However, this means that the crowds are largely reduced so you’ll be able to not get overstimulated by floods of people!
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