Last Updated: Nov 16, 2023
Mori Tower’s Sky Deck
The Best High-Rise View in Tokyo
Tokyo is a city comprised of a near infinite number of tall buildings. Because of this, life on the streets below can often feel cramped and claustrophobic. Luckily there is an easy way to escape the concrete jungle; simply go higher up! Scattered around Tokyo is a collection of massive skyscrapers. These huge structures dwarf all those around them. From these commanding vantage points, it’s easy to take in the sheer scale of the city. Indeed seeing it from the top of a high-rise affords a perspective that most on the ground miss.
Perhaps one of the best known of these spots is the extremely popular Shibuya Sky that overlooks Tokyo’s most iconic crossing. Despite its impressive view though, I prefer the Sky Deck atop of Mori Tower. Unlike the enclosed incumbent, the vistas from the Sky Deck are not obstructed by panes of glass. Furthermore, this open air location affords a 360 view of the entire Greater Tokyo region. I cannot think of a better way to witness the sheer scale of this megalopolis than to see it from the top of Mori Tower.
Unfortunately though, the access to the Sky Deck is at the whim of the Mother Nature. For safety seasons, the staff is oppressively vigilant with unfavorable weather. This means that they will…
