There’s a very comfortable option that will give you a lovely setting with a lot of choice. Now, you’re going to have to eat at some point (and I’ll talk more about that soon) so perhaps you can combine an evening view with your dinner. And the building has a great location in Shinjuku which could also be convenient for other plans you may have. It’s not as tall as either Mori Tower or Tokyo Skytree® but it’s still an amazing vista from the 45 th floor. The observation decks here have free admission and one of them us open until 23:00 (the other closes at 17:30). Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildingįor those looking to save money, another good option for views is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It is worth the wait, though, and you can buy a more expensive ticket to get faster access. Because of the tower’s popularity, the admission tickets are quite expensive and there can often be long lines. The issues with the Tokyo Skytree® viewpoints come from its impressiveness, though.

Tokyo Skytree®Īnother popular viewpoint is the Tokyo Skytree® – which holds the very impressive titles of tallest structure in Japan, tallest tower in the world, and second tallest structure in the world (after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai).

Also, Roppongi is a fun area to go out at night (more on that later) so a ride up the elevator of Mori Tower could fir conveniently with your other plans. Within the same part of the tower, there’s the Mori Art Museum that you might also be interested in having a look at. Or there’s the outdoor Sky Deck on the roof (that’s open until 22:00 every night). You can use the indoor observation deck on the 52 nd floor (that’s open until 23:00 on Sunday to Thursday and until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday nights).

There are two levels that you can see the city from. Tokyo City View at Mori TowerĪ fantastic option for a view across the city is from the Tokyo City View at the top of Mori Tower in Roppongi. The metropolis is absolutely stunning at night when all the lights are shining. Let’s start with an overall picture of Tokyo – and the best way to get a view of the city is from up high. But I’ve also got some unusual suggestions that will show you a different side of Tokyo. Some are popular activities that you may have already heard of. To help you with this, I’ve put together a few tips on things to do in Tokyo at night. Even after a busy day of sightseeing, it’s worth making an effort to see the city after dark. Don’t worry if you don’t speak any Japanese – with a bit of pointing and smiling, everyone will speak the language of a good night out!īut it’s probably better to have a bit of a plan so you can make the most of your nights in Tokyo. Walk out of your accommodation and you’ll find somewhere good to eat, somewhere to have a drink, and a neighbourhood to explore.

When it comes to nightlife in Tokyo, there’s something happening everywhere and it’s all pretty safe. The good news is that you can probably start anywhere and have a great time. Where do you start when there is just a panoramic roar of sensory overload?! But it can also make it terrifyingly confusing. It’s just as common to eat at a restaurant as to cook in your own kitchen amusement parlours provide entertainment after work small traditional bars are full of friends catching up cafes offer places to nap and the streets are just generally busy with people acting busy.įor visitors to Tokyo, this is one of the things that makes the city so exciting. Tokyo is one of those places where residents treat the city as an extension of their homes. It becomes a neon jungle where light and colour seem to fill every available space. Tokyo can seem electrifying enough during the day, with its constant controlled chaos and endless entertainment.īut at night, Japan’s capital takes it to another level.

Japan scenery evening