Tokyo Skyline Sightseeing Spots
Tokyo Tower and Other Places to See Night Views of Tokyo Japan
Tokyo city views are usually one of the main highlights of any Japanese holiday. With all the famous Tokyo landmarks-- from Tokyo Tower to Roppongi Hills to Mount Fuji— it is absolutely crucial for any tourist to have the scoop on the best vantage points to take in the spectacular Tokyo skyline.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is usually the place tourists (both Japanese and non) head to take in the views. Located in central Tokyo near Onarimon station, the view from the tower is indeed impressive. An elevator will take you to the observation point 250 meters above the ground, and on clear days you can see all the way to Mount Fuji.
However, there are two drawbacks to the Tokyo Tower experience. First, the price is a tad high (820 yen/ $8). Second, the view afforded doesn’t include the tower itself, which is probably one of Tokyo’s most famous landmarks. Also, there are other cheaper and better views which you may avail yourself of if you think just an inkling outside the box.
Buildings
Located in the busy hub of Shinjukju, the Tokyo Metropolitan Governement building (2-8-1, NishiShinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001 TEL. +8103-5321-1111) boasts one of the best views in Tokyo. Simply make your way over to the North Tower between 9 am and 11 pm and take the elevator up to the 45th floor. The admission price is currently free to the public. And the views here are every bit as good as Tokyo Tower (you can also see Fuji on a clear day).
Another marvelous view can be had from the café on top of the World Trade Center building (2-4-1 Hamamatsu-cho; Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041 TEL +81 03-3435-6026) in Hammamatsucho. Cruise on up to the 40th floor, buy a coffee and you can enjoy the view to your heart’s content. The building is open from 10 am-8:30 pm everyday (9:30 pm during the summer). Admission prices aren’t as bad as the Tokyo Tower (which you can see, unlike when you are on the tower) . It’s just 620 yen ($6) for adults and 260 yen ($2.50) for kids.
So, if you’re in Tokyo for a day or a year, it is essential to take in one of the city’s impressive views. Whether doing so from a restaurant or bar, or joining the other tourists in Tokyo Tower, the red blinking lights and vast twinkling swathe of the metropolis are truly breathtaking. And the Tokyo skyline may just be the most memorable sight you see here.
