Is Tokyo City View worth it?
Worth it if…Underrated · +41Indoor 52nd-floor glass observation deck with Tokyo's best straight-on Tokyo Tower view
Worth it, with conditions. 4.4 on Google across 3,500 reviews; it consistently matches the night photos. Glass reflection is the main complaint.
Hype23How famous and hyped it is
Reality64Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.4 ★ Google · 3,500 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Reviewers rave about the sunset-to-night Tokyo Tower view; open until 22:00.
Why Reality is 64
Lives up to its fame4/54.4 on Google across 3,500 reviews; it consistently matches the night photos. Glass reflection is the main complaint.
Value for money3/5A fair price for a paid deck, according to reviewers, but Tokyo has a free alternative at the Tocho.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Several Tokyo decks compete; this one's edge is the close-up Tokyo Tower view.
Easy to do4/5Walk-up entry, late hours and a Roppongi Station location; only the sunset rush at the Tokyo Tower windows.
What people loved
Frames Tokyo Tower head-on, especially when it lights up at duskSpacious indoor 360° gallery with benches, and it rarely feels packed beyond the Tokyo Tower sideClear days show Mt. Fuji, Skytree and Rainbow BridgeOften combined with Mori Art Museum exhibitions in the same towerWhat wore them down
Floor-to-ceiling glass means reflections in night photosPaid deck when the Tokyo Metropolitan Government observatory is free (though without a Tokyo Tower angle)No tripods or selfie sticks, which frustrates night photographersThe Tokyo Tower windows are the busy section around sunsetKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Buy at the door or online; advance booking is rarely needed
Hours10:00–22:00 daily, last entry 21:30Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Location52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower; Mori Art Museum is in the same towerSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereRoppongi Station (Hibiya/Ōedo lines), a few minutes' walk to Mori Tower; roughly 20–25 min by metro from Tokyo StationSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
TicketsWalk-up tickets are fine; visitors report no need to book aheadSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
RulesNo selfie sticks or tripods (visitor report)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Current eventsKusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) exhibition on the deck until 26 Oct 2026; all-night opening on 31 Oct 2026 for Roppongi Art NightSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed45–90 min; arrive ~30 min before sunset to see day, dusk and nightSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
In their words
“Price was very fair for a great view”
“I prefer this over Tokyo Sky Tree as it feels a bit more intimate.”
“You may get some reflection in the photos. No selfie sticks or tripods allowed.”
“recommend you come 30min before the sunset and enjoy both day and night view.”
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Questions people ask
What are Tokyo City View's opening hours?
10:00–22:00 daily, with last entry at 21:30 (check the official site for special events such as the all-night opening on 31 October 2026).
Do I need to book Tokyo City View in advance?
Usually not. Visitors report buying at the door with little or no wait.
Can you see Tokyo Tower from Roppongi Hills?
Yes. The deck faces Tokyo Tower directly, and that's its signature view, best at dusk.
Are tripods allowed at Tokyo City View?
Visitors report that tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.
