It is highly recommended to visit an observation deck tower to see the big picture of metropolitan Tokyo! It is awesome at daytime, you may even see Mt. Fuji in the distance on a clear day if you’re lucky as well as the sunset or densely illuminated evening lights. There are 4 typical observation decks in Tokyo.

Tokyo Observation Decks

Tokyo Tower

Built as the very first observation deck tower in Tokyo. Tokyo Tower was built in 1958 as the telecommunication tower and has become a symbolic landmark of Tokyo since then. It is 333m high and there are two observation decks at 150m and 250m. There also is a little aquarium to enjoy. Admission is from 600-820 yen depending on the level you’d like to go up to. Click here for their official website.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Conveniently located about 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station’s West Exit, or you can also take Toei Oedo Line for Tocho-mae Station which is right underneath the government building. This beautiful twin-headed tower has an observation deck on each South tower and North tower at the 45th floor, 202m from the ground. Best of all it is FREE of charge! There is a café and souvenir shop at the deck level, and a Tourist Information Centre on the ground floor as well. Click here for their official website.

Roppongi Hills Sky Deck

Roppongi is famous for its night life – packed with bars, night clubs and restaurants. It may be an idea to go to Roppongi Hills observation deck (270m from the ground) around sunset to evening hours to enjoy the illuminated views and then unleash yourself to Tokyo’s night life in Roppongi afterwards! You can check more about Roppongi here. Admission for the observatory deck is from 1,200 yen (+ 500 yen for Sky Deck) and you can see Tokyo Tower nearby from here. Click here for Roppongi Hills official website.

Tokyo Skytree Tower  

This is the newest and highest building of these four, standing near Tokyo’s famous downtown Asakusa. It was completed in May 2012 to take over most of the role from Tokyo Tower as the new broadcasting building in Tokyo. This tower stands at a whopping 634m above the ground and you can see this tower from almost everywhere from the east side of Tokyo! There are two observation decks open 365 days a year at 350m (fee: 2,060 yen) and 450m (fee: 1,030 yen). Click here for their official website.