With Tokyo being one of the most famous cities around the world, everyone who comes here can admire spectacular views from one of several vantage points across the city. Here is a compilation of the best spots from which to appreciate the Tokyo skyline:
1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Admire a 360-degree view of Tokyo for free at the Tokyo Metropolitan building. The best moments to go are in the morning, to see the sunset or when it is already dark. At night, you also have a nice view of the beautifully lighted Tokyo Tower. Less known than other observatories, the Tocho has a lot to offer for the best price possible!
| Access | Tocchomae Station, or 10 minutes walk from the west exit of Shinjuku Station. (can be accessed through an underground tunnel connecting the two) |
| Price | Free |
| Opening hours | North Observatory:
*Open until 9:30pm on days when the South Observatory is closed. South Observatory:
Both observatories are open on national holidays, but may be closed the following day if the national holiday falls on each observatory's designated monthly closure. |
2. Roppongi Hills, Mori Tower
Roppongi Hills has the advantage of being the tallest open observation deck in Tokyo which means you will get to take breathtaking pictures of the whole city without a not-so-clean window in the way. To access it you have to add ¥500 to the price of a ticket for either the Mori Hills observation deck or the Mori Art Museum. Both of these are also really worth it!
| Access | Two minutes walk from Roppongi st. Exit 4 |
| Price | Admission is 2,400 yen or 2,200 yen when booked online. |
| Opening hours | Tokyo City View: 11:00-22:00 (last admission 30min before closing) |
| Place URL | Roppongi Hills |
3. Tokyo Skytree
The Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower and the second tallest building in the world. It has two observation decks and both offer amazing views of the city. You can even see Tokyo through a glass floor on the second deck! Tokyo Skytree has definitely become one of the most iconic stops for tourists from Japan and all over the world.
| Access | Tokyo Skytree St. or 1 minute walk from Oshiage St. |
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