Tokyo from above: 12 skyscraper observatories
Tokyo has many skyscraper observatories open to the public. On a clear day, it is even possible to see Mount Fuji and a good part of Kanto. Here is a list of the ones I have visited so far. I have also made a map to show locations.
Tokyo Skytree
With a height of 634m, it is the tallest building in Japan and second tallest in the world (after Burj Khalifa)! The Tembo Galleria reaches a height of 450m.
Tokyo Tower
This is the second tallest building in Japan, with a height of 333m. The Special Observatory reaches a height of 250m.
Tokyo City View / Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
The Sky Deck (on the roof) reaches a height of 270m.
Seaside Top Observatory / World Trade Center Building
The gallery reaches a height of 152m.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
There are 2 observatories (north and south) with a height of 202m. They are both free.
Sunshine 60 Observatory
The Sky Deck reaches a height of 256m.
Bunkyo Civic Center
The viewing gallery is on 25F and is free.
Fuiji TV Building
This iconic Odaiba building reaches a height of 123m.
Telecom Center Observatory
The viewing gallery reaches a height of 99m.
Marunouchi Building
The bay window (facing south) is on 35F and can be accessed freely.
Although they are not as high, it is also possible to check out in the same area the terrace (7F) of the Shin-Marunouchi Building and the terrace (6F) of the JP Tower Kitte Building. Both are free.
Sompo Japan Museum of Art
This is not really an observatory, but before getting to the exhibition space (which holds one of Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”), there is a large bay window with a great view on Shinjuku. You have to buy a ticket to the museum though…
Sky Lobby / Shibuya Hikarie
The tower is 182m but the Sky Lobby (with a view on the east exit of Shibuya Station) is only on 11F. Access is free.
