Tokyo is a vibrant city that should also be admired from above! There are loads of observation decks dotted around the city, so it can be confusing knowing which are worth going to and what you’ll be able to see from each one once you’re actually there.
We’ve gathered all the best observation decks in Tokyo into one place, so you can leave the logistics to us and start planning your next adventure! Get ready to be awed by cityscape views from hundreds of feet above the city floor. You can even see Mt Fuji from these observation decks!
What You’ll Get Out Of This Article
Our guide to the best observation decks in Tokyo includes:
- An awesome nearby hotel that’s within walking distance to the observation deck so you don’t have to worry about commuting anywhere.
- Information about the opening times and admission fees for each observation deck, as well as travel tips.
- The height of each observation deck in feet, not meters. In Japan they use meters so that’s what most travel guides give their measurements in, but we wanted to make it easier for you by using feet!
- A handy packing list of things you should bring to make the most of your trip and make sure you get the best Tokyo city view and pictures possible, like your best camera and binoculars!
- The best observation decks to see Tokyo’s most famous towers and skyscrapers from, as well as Mt Fuji and Tokyo Bay.
- Tokyo’s highest observation deck, the Tembo Galleria, which is 2,080 feet above the city floor and is on the country’s tallest tower – the Tokyo Skytree.
- One of the most historically important and impressive towers, the Tokyo Tower, which was inspired by the Eiffel Tower and gets illuminated at night.
Tokyo Observation Decks

TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELING TO TOKYO
- Where to stay: The Tokyo Prince Hotel is located right at the edge of the Prince Shiba Park. It’s a classical hotel that has ranked as our top pick because it’s within walking distance of the Tokyo Tower and Skylobby, two of the observation decks on this guide. Our favorite thing about it? The views of Tokyo Tower from your hotel room! We use Booking.com for all of our stays and use…
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