5 Best Night Viewpoints in Tokyo

Tokyo City View and Sky Deck occupy the 52nd and 54th(top) floor of Roppongi Hills. At an elevation of 250m and with little else around, the view is almost unobstructed. This is a particularly good spot to get photos of Tokyo Tower, Japan’s version of the Eiffel Tower.

Tokyo City View is open until 1am on weekends, making this is great stop-off point on a night out in Roppongi. There's also an outdoor terrace that offers a different experience to being in the glassed-in interior. The admission fee is ¥1500 with discounts for students and children. It’s a good idea to buy your tickets in advance to skip the queue when you arrive.

With 48 floors and measuring over 200 metres tall, the Tokyo Metropolitan Building is an impressive landmark in Shinjuku. The 2-floor observatory deck encompasses an 360 degree view of Tokyo. On a clear day, it is possible to see all the way to Mount Fuji, and, by night, it's a great place to start a night out. What's most amazing is that entrance is free! You can reach Tokyo Metropolitan Building Observatory from Tochomae Station on the Oedo Line. 

This popular viewpoint in Odaiba is located on the 25th floor of the iconic, space-age Fuji television building. The Sphere Observation Deck sits at 123 metres tall, making it the highest viewpoint in the surrounding area. It costs from ¥550 to enter the observation deck. Fuji also gives tours of their studios if you wish to learn more about Japanese television.

The 21st floor of the Telecom Centre has an observatory that is more similar to a lounge with small tables and seats placed near the glass to make viewing more comfortable and mitigate any feelings of vertigo. Very romantic at night, it is a good place to stop in to on an intimate night out.

The view is magnificent with landmarks like the Rainbow Bridge, Fuji Television Building, Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower all clearly visible, with the endless lights of the city shining all around.

Standing 115m tall, the huge Ferris Wheel at Palette Town is the best way to enjoy the surrounding Odaiba cityscape. From inside your capsule, views stretch all around the city and the harbour. Known in Japanese as Daikanransha, the popular family ride takes 16 minutes to complete a revolution. The Ferris Wheel is lit by 120 different lights and illuminates with 16 different light patterns.