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What to do and see in Tokyo, Kanto: The Best Observation Decks & Towers
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. Crossing View
2. Tokyo City View Observation Deck (Roppongihills)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,746 reviews
Reviewed By philipspinks - Oxford, United Kingdom
There are great views to be had from the Observation deck of the Mori Building. We were in Japan at a relatively quiet period and had no issue getting a ticket or going up. It seems to be significantly less busy and less expensive than the Skytree and is a much nicer experience. Pre-booking is available and probably worthwhile in busier times. The combined tickets with the Mori Art Museum are almost the same price and we wanted to see the museum too, so a comparative bargain! There’s a place to sit and make a coffee from beans - an over-engineered coffee but a bit of fun! Thoroughly recommend.
3. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,558 reviews
The tallest building in Shinjuku, TMG No. 1 offers sweeping views of Tokyo -- all the way to Mt. Fuji on a clear day -- from the 45th floor observatory.
Reviewed By kc3302 - Riverwood, Australia
Fantastic views of the Tokyo City and suburbs. Free entry. There are two observation towers - one in each of the building's two towers. It is located above Tochomae Station (on the Toei Oedo line), or is a comfortable 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station (all other train lines including JR, Keio, Seibu, Odakyu and other subway lines).
4. Observatory, Seaside Top
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 400 reviews
On the 40th floor, 152 m in height, there is one of Tokyo's finest "Seaside Top" view points with a view of Minato Ward below. From the 200m-per-view corridor, you can overlook Tokyo's two largest towers, Tokyo Tower and Sky Tree, as well as Odaiba and the seaside area such as Rainbow Bridge. There are wide-ranging landscapes such as cityscapes in central Tokyo, Shinkansen, transportation systems such as monorails and expressways, and vessels overlooking Tokyo Bay. In particular, it is a valuable experience to be able to observe the moment when the point of the monorail changes from directly above.
Reviewed By Kalleus - Finland, null
Great observatory and well worth the ~600 Yen entrance fee. You can walk around and get a wide 360 degree view of the surrounding areas. This has to be one of the best places to view Tokyo Tower too. I went around sunset and there were loads of people taking sunset photos of the aforementioned tower from the North-West corner. Nice place to hang out at and well worth a visit.
5. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) Terminal No2 Observation Deck
6. Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By erikoriyaz - Tokyo, Japan
Biggest Ferris wheel ???? in Japan is like a dream catcher! Beautiful place to hung in around with kids! Able to see Mt. Fuji, Sky tree tower etc. 日本最大級の観覧車は????ドリームキャッチャーに似てます。お天気がいい日は富士山から????スカイツリーまで360度縁起の良い風景に手を自然と合わせたくなる。素敵な場所でした。
7. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,447 reviews
The South Observatory will remain closed, due to remodeling work on the TMG Buildings. It is scheduled for a renewal opening around spring of 2019. (The Norh Observatory is open.)
Reviewed By CHRISL525
head on up to the view deck for a free view of the city , great view day or night and it's free , so great for families. right in the heart of shinjuku.
8. Ybisu Garden Place Sky Lounge
9. Shibuya Sky
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Tiziana_Parretti - Stockholm, Sweden
Mesmerising sightseeing experience in the very heart of Shiniya. Games of lights, music, amazing landscapes from a height which towers above the frantic Tokyo night and neon lights. It is quite expensive, but for lovers of heights and Tokyo horizon landscapes, it is absolutely worth it. Less known if compared to Tokyo Sky tree, Tokyo Tower or other similar Buildings. Will definitely win you over
10. Sunshine 60
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 397 reviews
Tokyo's tallest building
Reviewed By 371pepperw
This giant shopping plaza is a must for tourists. It houses lots of speciality boutiques, as well as well known brands. The restaurants are of course all amazing and there's a few hidden gems like the Momin cafe, and we also found all you can eat. There's an observation deck, a VR area, aquarium, Namja town, J-world for the anime lovers, and an awesome massive screen showcasing Japanese mini documenteries with a fountain and light show to go with it. If you read through the reviews their all different, that's because there really is something for everybody here.
