7 best spots in Tokyo to visit at night

Tokyo is one of the best cities in the world for nightlife. Not only for drinking and partying, but also the streetscape and photography are one of the best things to enjoy in Tokyo at night. Actually, many landmarks in Tokyo have even better views at night than day time.

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower

Roppongi Hills Mori Tower owns one of the city’s best observatories, which is supposedly the best place to observe Tokyo Tower.

Hours: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm (to 1 am on Friday and Saturday)
Access: Direct access is available from Tokyo Metro Roppongi station 1C Exit

Tokyo Sky Tree

The new symbol of the city, Tokyo Skytree is the highest building existing in Japan today. The 634 m tower was built in 2012 as a broadcasting tower and is located in Asakusa area, Tokyo.

Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Access: a short walk from Tokyo Skytree Station or Oshiage Station

Sensoji Temple

Tokyo’s oldest temple, Sensoji glows at night. It's one of the most popular tourist sites in Tokyo and extremely crowded during the day, however, you can also enjoy the silent temple after it gets dark.

Access: a short walk from Asakusa Station

Odaiba

The large artificial island on Tokyo Bay, Odaiba is connected with Rainbow Bridge to the center of Tokyo, and famous for its sophisticated night view.

Shibuya

The district of Tokyo that never sleeps, Shibuya is known as the center of the young culture of Japan. The district entertains and sometimes takes you by surprise even at deep night. The famous scramble crossing and Center Gai Street are the most vibrant area.

Tokyo Central Station

Located at the heart of Tokyo city, Tokyo Station is the city’s biggest transportation hub with numerous railway lines, and it’s actually an amazing object to photograph especially at night.

Shinjuku 

Another district of Tokyo which never sleeps. In fact, this one is even wide awake at night. Shinjuku is the biggest red-light district in Tokyo and famous for its glaring neon lights, especially around Kabukicho area.

Read more: Catch up with some Tokyo’s major districts

Source: jw-webmagazine