Spots with must-see views of the dazzling Tokyo nightscape

Caretta Shiodome Free Observation Deck SKY VIEW

Enjoy the feeling of having the dazzling Tokyo Bay area all to yourself

Enjoy the night view of the dazzling bay area from approximately 200 meters above ground, including Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Gate Bridge and others. Enjoy a relaxing time on the benches and chairs in the free space on the 46th and 47th floors of Caretta Shiodome, a landmark facility in the Shiodome area.

Caretta Shiodome Free Observation Deck SKY VIEW

Photographs supplied by: Caretta Shiodome

1-min. walk from Shiodome Station on the Toei Oedo Line

3-min. walk from Shimbashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line

Address1-8-2 Higashi-shimbashi, Minato-ku

Hours11:00 to 23:00

FeeFree of charge

ClosedFollows facility operations

Contact03-6218-2100 (Caretta Shiodome)

KITTE Garden

Tokyo Station illumination right before your eyes

The rooftop garden located on the 6th floor of the commercial facility "KITTE” in front of Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Gate. The KITTE viewing spot of the Marunouchi area, overlooking the JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi Station Building. Enjoy the illuminated night scene at Tokyo Station with vantage point and at a height that you would not normally be able to see.

Photographs supplied by: KITTE

4-min. walk from Otemachi Station on the Toei Mita Line

Address2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-Ku

Hours11:00 to 23:00
* Open Sundays and public holidays until 22:00
* Closes due to inclement weather.

Entrance feeFree of charge

ClosedJanuary 1, and legally designated inspection dates

Contact03-3216-2811 (KITTE Information Center)

Goshikizakura-ohashi Bridge

An arch bridge of light floating over the Arakawa River

The Goshikizakura-ohashi Bridge where the beautiful arch can be seen is a bridge on the Metropolitan Expressway that crosses the Arakawa River. From the riverbed on the left bank of the Arakawa River, near the foot of the bridge in the Kohoku Junction, you can enjoy a stunning view of the brightly colored bridge and the beautiful and powerful view of the junction where the road makes a large curve.

Photographs supplied by: Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited

15-min. walk from Ogi-ohashi Station on the Nippori-Toneri Liner

AddressNear 2-Chome, Kohoku, Adachi-Ku

HoursSunset to 22:00 (Illumination time of Goshikizakura-ohashi Bridge)
* Illumination times are subject to change.

SKY CIRCUS Sunshine60 Observatory

A viewing platform with activities to enjoy at 251 meters above sea level

251 m above sea level, with a 360° large panoramic observatory offering night views of Shinjuku's sykscrapers and TOKYO SKYTREE® and others. Full line up of interesting content, such as the virtual tour "TOKYO BULLET FLIGHT" in which you can fly through the skies over Tokyo through a cannon by wearing a special goggle that offer a virtual world experience.

TOKYO BULLET FLIGHT

4-min. walk from Higashi-ikebukuro-yonchome Stop on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)

Address3-1 Higashi-ikebukuro, Toshima-Ku

Hours10:00 to 22:00
* Admission allowed until 21:00 * Varies depending on time of year.

AdmissionGeneral: ¥1,200; High school, university and professional school students: ¥900; Elementary and junior high school students: ¥600; Children aged 4 and older: ¥300
* VR experiences such as "TOKYO BULLET FLIGHT" charged separately. (Available only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

ClosedNone

Contact03-3989-3457 (Sunshine60 Observatory)

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories

Look out on dazzling skyscrapers directly below you

45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government No.1 Building; divided into the south and north observatory. From both observatories, you can enjoy sightseeing in four directions, east, west, north and south, with views of Shinjuku's skyscrapers, Tokyo Tower, TOKYO SKYTREE® and other beautiful night scenery attractions. Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building at night is very impressive.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories

Photographs supplied by: Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Right near Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line

10-min. walk from Shinjuku Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line

Address2-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku

HoursSouth Observatory: 9:30 to 22:00; North Observatory: 9:30 to 17:30 (South Observatory is open until 22:00.)
* Entry is allowed until 30 minutes before closing time.
* Please check the website for the latest information.

AdmissionFree of charge

ClosedSouth Observatory: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays; North Observatory: 2nd and 4th Mondays
* If that day is a public holiday, the facility is closed following weekday
* Both observatories are closed for the New Year's holidays and the inspection day of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (May 15, 2021)

Contact03-5320-7890 (Observatories Hotline)

SUMIDA RIVER WALK

A new spot with a must-see view of the Asakusa nightscape

The Sumida Riverwalk, which opened last June, is a sidewalk bridge built along the Sumida River railway bridge. The illuminated bridge, the TOKYO SKYTREE® rising in front of you, and the glittering view of the river will make you suddenly stop to admire the stunning beauty. This is a new attraction in the Asakusa area, which has also been selected as a "Lovers' Sanctuary.”

3-min. walk from Asakusa Station

7-min. walk from Honjo-azumabashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line

Address1-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku to 1-1 Mukojima, Sumida-ku

Hours7:00 to 22:00
* Illumination: From sunset to the last train on the Tobu Railway

Toll feeFree of charge

ClosedNone

Contact03-5962-0102 (Tobu Railway Customer Center)