5 Best Spots to Enjoy Tokyo Night Views
Last updated: 29 June 2022
Tokyo has many different faces during both day and night. Among them, the nighttime scenery is a must-see. Let us show you five of the best of the spots for Tokyo night views, ranging from a popular tower to some lesser-known observation rooms.
1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is in Shinjuku. From its observation deck on the top floor, you can look down on the glittering neon city of Tokyo, a city that never sleeps. And after sunset, it's especially amazing for Tokyo night views!
Not only is there no admission fee but it is also easily accessible. How about spending some time watching the view as it changes from a golden twilight to the shining neon light of the evening?
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government東京都庁- Address 2-8-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-8001
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Nearest Station
Tochomae Station （Toei Oedo Line）
- Phone Number 03-3277-2815
2. Roppongi Hills Observatory
As the name suggests, Roppongi Hills is in Tokyo's central district of Roppongi and is also popular for its vibrant nightlife. The building's 52nd floor is a superb spot to enjoy the scenery know as the Tokyo City View. You can also relax while dining at cafes and restaurants located on this floor.
You can look up at the starry sky and gaze out at gorgeous Tokyo night views from 270 meters above sea level from the Sky Deck on the roof.
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Roppongi Hills六本木ヒルズ- Address 6-10-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-6108
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Nearest Station
Roppongi Station （Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Oedo Line）
0 minute on foot
- Phone Number 03-6406-6000
3. World Trade Center
Seaside Top is the name of the observatory on the 40th floor at the top of Tokyo's World Trade Center. It is a well-kept secret spot where you can gaze out at the glittering Tokyo night views, and see the beautiful Rainbow Bridge and other areas of the city. Enjoy the fantastic lights of skyscrapers, bullet trains, monorails, and boats sailing in the nearby Tokyo Bay.
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World Trade Center Tokyo世界貿易センタービルディング- Address 2-4-1, Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-6140
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Nearest Station
Hamamatsucho Station （JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / JR Yamanote Line）
1 minute on foot
- Phone Number 03-3435-6026
4. Odaiba Marine Park
Odaiba Seaside Park is a popular recreational spot for Tokyoites. It is popular after sunset as a romantic date spot where couples can enjoy the stunning Tokyo night views of Rainbow Bridge and the nearby skyscrapers. In the summertime, the place is famous for its fireworks show and its classic summer sights, such as houseboats sailing by peacefully.
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Odaiba Marine Parkお台場海浜公園- Address 1-4, Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 135-0091
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Nearest Station
Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station （Yurikamome）
3 minutes on foot
- Phone Number 03-5531-0852
5. TOKYO SKYTREE(R)
The superb view from the Skyward Eye deck, which is 350 meters above the ground, as well as the view from the Skyward Eye corridor, which is 450 meters above the ground, are simply breathtaking. Since it is a popular spot for Tokyo night views, it can get crowded on Saturdays and Sundays. However, the Fast Skytree Ticket is available for tourists, shortening your wait time significantly, so this is certainly a huge recommendation.
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TOKYO SKYTREE®東京スカイツリー®- Address Oshiage 1-1-2, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0045
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Nearest Station
Tokyo Skytree Station （Tobu Isesaki Line (Tobu Sky Tree Line)）
- Phone Number 0570-55-0634
Spots showcased in the article
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- 東京都庁
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- Roppongi Hills
- 六本木ヒルズ
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- World Trade Center Tokyo
- 世界貿易センタービルディング
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- Odaiba Marine Park
- お台場海浜公園
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- TOKYO SKYTREE®
- 東京スカイツリー®
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