See Superb Views Of Tokyo! Free Observatories In The City

4. Asakusa Tourist Culture Information Center

Asakusa, one of the leading sightseeing spots in Tokyo, also has a free observation platform at the Asakusa Tourist Culture Information Center located in front of Sensoji.

Here you can also enjoy Asakusa Temple and all of Asakusa's other main sights, so it is a good idea to plan out your route here before starting on your walk about Asakusa.

Address: Tokyo, Taito, Kaminarimon 2-18-9

5. Maru Building

From the Maru Building in front of Tokyo Station, you can see the city of Marunouchi, including the refurbished retro Tokyo Station building.

Address: Tokyo, Chiyoda, Marunouchi 2-4-1 Maru Building

6. Bunkyo Civic Center

The Bunkyo Civic Center observatory is 105 meters above the ground. It is very easy to take pictures here because the large mirrors are arranged diagonally. From this observatory you can see Tokyo SkyTree, the Shinjuku area, Mount Fuji, and much more.

Address: Tokyo, Bunkyo, Kasuga 1-16-21

7. Shibuya Hikarie

There is an observation space on the 11th floor of the shopping complex Shibuya Hikarie . Compared to other observation spots, it is quite spacious, which makes the open feeling of the view unparalleled. At the present, Shibuya as a whole is undergoing redevelopment, and from this spot, you can view Shibuya's changing elegance in style.

Address: Tokyo, Shibuya, Shibuya 2-21-1

8. Hoku Topia

Hoku Topia is a cultural facility located a ten minute walk from Oji Station on the Keio Arakawa line. On the 17th floor of this building you can take in the view of the residential side of the city, which is quite different to that of the city center.

Address: Tokyo, Kita, Oji 1-11-1

9. Nerima Ward Office

The 20th floor lobby of the Nerima Ward Office is also an observatory. It is a spectacular spot where, on a sunny day, you can even see Mount Fuji in the distance, and is open every day from 9:00-21:30, which means you can enjoy the views here from morning to night. Please note however, that this observatory is closed on the fourth Sunday on the month.

Address: Tokyo, Nerima, Toyotamakita 6-12-1

In Conclusion

It's rather unexpected to find so many free observatories in the city. As you can enjoy different views from each spot, you may consider visiting all of them if you have the time. Take advantage of these free observatories and see the romantic views of Tokyo from above for yourself!