Tokyo, the city of wonders! Visitors come in droves to experience the busy trains, crowded streets, and that one of a kind feeling you can only get by being in the big city and seeing the sights. Among those famous sights are the towering high rises which make up Tokyo’s iconic skyline, and as the biggest metropolis in the world, Tokyo has no shortage of tall buildings. If you’re a skyscraper fanatic, read on to learn about the 10 tallest buildings in Tokyo.
10. Shibuya Scramble Square (749 ft.)
"Shibuya Scramble Square" by Kakidai is licensed under CC 4.0
This 47-story mixed-use tower opened last November and is now the tallest building in Shibuya. With an observation deck showcasing marvelous views of the famous Shibuya Crossing, this is a tower you won’t want to miss.
9. Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower (755 ft.)
"Roppongi Grand Tower" by Edomura no Tokuzo is licensed under CC 4.0
This 40-story office tower was completed in 2016 and is located in Roppongi. The building currently acts as the headquarters for TV Tokyo.
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8. Tokyo Opera City Tower (769 ft.)
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This 54-story tower was finished in 1996, and is currently the third tallest building in Shinjuku. Inside you can find concert halls, art galleries, and plenty of exceptional dining and shopping experiences. You might recognize this building from being digitally blown up in a Godzilla movie!
7. Shinjuku Park Tower (771 ft.)
"Shinjuku Park Tower, Tokyo, Japan" by David McKelvey is licensed under CC 2.0
This 52-story tower was unveiled in 1994 and designed by the late Japanese architect, Kenzo Tange. If you’re looking for a first-class experience during your stay in the city, the upper floors are occupied by the luxury hotel Park Hyatt Tokyo.
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6. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower (781 ft.)
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This 54-story tower opened in 2003 and was named after its builder Minoru Mori. Being the focal point of the Roppongi Hills area, you can find many things to do, including going to the Mori Art Museum located on the 53rd floor of the building.
5. NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building (787 ft.)
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This building was completed in 2000 and stands at 27 stories. True to its namesake, the building is owned by the Japanese telecom operator NTT Docomo and is used to house most of their technical equipment. At night, it lights up in a colorful display that clearly marks Shinjuku from a distance.
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4. Sunshine 60 (787 ft.)
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When it first opened in 1978, Sunshine 60 held the title as the tallest building in Asia. A lot has changed since then, but it still makes its place on our list as the 4th tallest tower in Tokyo. At 60 stories high, this tower is a sight to behold. Visitors can see beautiful views of the city from its top floor observation deck with a small entrance fee of ¥620.
3. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 (799 ft.)
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The third and tallest building in a complex of 3 is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1, standing at 48 stories high, making it the 3rd tallest building in Tokyo. The panoramic observation deck on the 45th floor of the tower is free to the public.
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2. Midtown Tower (813 ft.)
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Completed in 2007 and standing at 54 stories tall, Midtown Tower was previously the tallest building in Tokyo. This mixed-use building contains galleries, an observation deck, and the luxurious Ritz Carlton Hotel, whose presidential suite can cost up to $26,000 per night.
1. Toranomon Hills (838 ft.)
"Toranomon Hills" by Kanesue is licensed under CC 2.0
Coming in at number 1 on our list is the marvelous Toranomon Hills. This 52-story building opened in 2014 in Minato Ward and even came equipped with its own mascot. This unique building houses private residences as well as a boutique lifestyle hotel operated by the Hyatt.
*Tokyo Tower (1,092 ft) and Tokyo Skytree (2,080 ft) are the tallest structures in Japan but were not included due to lack of living/office space.
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