15 Attractions in Tokyo worth your time

Funabori Tower offers free panoramic views of Tokyo from its 103-meter observation deck.

What it is

• A complex facility known as Funabori Tower.
• Also called Edogawa Ward Comprehensive Citizens Hall.
• Opened on March 16, 1999.
• Houses an observation deck, hall, and conference rooms.

What to see

• 115-meter tall tower with an observation deck.
• Observation deck at 103 meters offers views.
• A large hall and 17 conference rooms.
• Funabori Cinepal movie theater.
• Funabori Matsuya Salon wedding venue.

When to go

• Observation elevator operates 9 AM to 9:30 PM.

Getting there

• 1-minute walk from Funabori Station.
• Funabori Station is on the Toei Shinjuku Line.

Address

東京都江戸川区船堀4-1-1 Map

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See a 600-year-old sacred zelkova tree, a national natural monument, with an impressive trunk.

What it is

• A zelkova tree owned by Ome City.
• Designated as a national natural monument of Japan.
• Estimated age of about 600 years.
• Has been a sacred tree and object of worship.

What to see

• Tree approximately 30 meters tall.
• Trunk circumference is 8.2 meters.
• Branch spread is 23 meters.
• Has the 4th largest trunk circumference in Tokyo.

Getting there

• Located in Mitakesan, Ome City, Tokyo.
• Located along the approach to Musashi Mitake Shrine.
• Located at an altitude of about 840 meters.

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Akiba no Kuromatsu is a magnificent 300-year-old pine tree, a designated Tokyo Natural Monument.

What it is

• A large Japanese black pine tree, Akiba no Kuromatsu.
• Estimated to be about 300 years old.
• Designated a Tokyo Natural Monument in 1963.
• One of the largest pine trees in Tokyo.

What to see

• The tree stands about 17 meters tall.
• Its trunk circumference is about 4 meters.
• Main trunk spreads branches 7 meters from the ground.
• A small Akiba Shrine is at the base of the tree.
• Located on a plateau near the Tama River.

Getting there

• Accessible by foot from Denenchofu Station.

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The Tokyo Skytree is the world's tallest tower, offering panoramic views of Tokyo.

What it is

• A radio tower in Oshiage, Sumida, Tokyo.
• Completed on February 29, 2012.
• Opened to the public on May 22, 2012.
• Built and operated by Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd.

What to see

• The world's tallest tower, 634 meters high.
• The third tallest structure in the world.
• Attached to Tokyo Solamachi and Tokyo Skytree East Tower.

Getting there

• Directly connected to Tokyo Skytree Station.
• Directly connected to Oshiage Station.

Address

東京都墨田区押上一丁目1番1号 Map

Official site

www.tokyo-skytree.jp

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See Japan's largest black pine tree, a 600-year-old natural monument.

What it is

• A large Japanese black pine tree.
• Over 600 years old.
• Designated a National Natural Monument in 2011.
• Selected for "New Japan's 100 Famous Trees" in 1990.

What to see

• Tree height is about 8 meters.
• Trunk thickness is approximately 4.5 meters.
• Sprawling branch area exceeds 800 square meters.
• Sprawling area is largest in Japan.

Getting there

• JR Sōbu Line to Koiwa Station.
• From Koiwa Station, take a bus.

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Enjoy panoramic Tokyo views from this iconic Ferris wheel in Kasai Rinkai Park.

What it is

• A large Ferris wheel in Kasai Rinkai Park, Tokyo.
• Opened on March 17, 2001.
• Operated by Senyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.
• Stands 117 meters above ground.

What to see

• Views of Tokyo Disney Resort and Rainbow Bridge.
• Views of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree.
• Views of Umihotaru and Boso Peninsula.
• Views of Mount Fuji.
• 68 gondolas with air conditioning and heating.

When to go

• One rotation takes approximately 17 minutes.

Official site

www.senyo.co.jp

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Kanbiki Observatory offers panoramic views of the Izu Peninsula and Mount Fuji from Shikinejima.

What it is

• An observatory on Shikinejima, Tokyo.
• Located on Mount Kanbiki, 98.5 meters above sea level.
• Selected as one of the New 100 Views of Tokyo in 1982.

What to see

• 100 steps lead to the summit.
• Views of a rias coast and clear sea.
• Views of the Izu Peninsula.
• Views of Mount Fuji.
• Near Nakanoura Beach.
• Near Okamawan First, Second, and Third Observatories.

Getting there

• A 30-minute walk from Nobushi Port.

Address

〒100-0511 東京都新島村式根島 Map

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See a 400-year-old ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park, famous for surviving fire.

What it is

• A giant ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.
• Estimated to be over 400 years old.
• Named after Shizuro Honda, who saved it in 1901.
• A representative and popular tree in the park.

What to see

• A ginkgo tree with the thickest trunk in Hibiya Park.
• See where it recovered after a 1971 restaurant fire.

Getting there

• 3-minute walk from Kasumigaseki Station.
• 2-minute walk from Hibiya Station.

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Big O is a unique Ferris wheel with a roller coaster passing through its center.

What it is

• A Ferris wheel at Tokyo Dome City Attractions.
• Opened in 2003, designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
• World's first centerless giant Ferris wheel.

What to see

• Thunder Dolphin roller coaster passes through its center.
• 40 gondolas, two are barrier-free.
• Highest point is 80 meters.
• Rotation diameter is 60 meters.

When to go

• Ride takes about 15 minutes.

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Historic Takanawa Fire Station: a 1933 architectural landmark with a watchtower and vintage fire equipment.

What it is

• A Tokyo Fire Department branch office.
• Established in July 1908.
• Current building designed by Misao Ochi.
• Designated a "Tokyo Selected Historic Building."

What to see

• Reinforced concrete building constructed in 1933.
• Watchtower called "Boro" (fire lookout tower).
• Vintage fire engine and equipment on display.
• Building open to the public for tours.

Address

108-0074 東京都港区高輪2丁目6番17号 Map

Official site

www.tfd.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

Read more about Takanawa Fire Station Nihon-enoki Branch Office

Tokyo Tower is a 333-meter radio tower with observation decks, offering city views.

What it is

• A comprehensive radio tower in Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
• Completed on December 23, 1958.
• Founded by Hisakichi Maeda.
• Registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property.

What to see

• The 333-meter tall tower structure.
• Observation decks at 125 meters and 223.55 meters.
• Alternating international orange and white stripes.

Address

東京都港区芝公園4-2-8 Map

Official site

www.tokyotower.co.jp

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Zenyoji no Kaya is an ancient, massive Torreya tree, a designated natural monument in Tokyo.

What it is

• A large Torreya tree, 700 to 800 years old.
• Located within Zenyoji Temple precincts.
• Designated a Tokyo Natural Monument in 1964.
• A female plant, bearing nuts biennially.

What to see

• The tree is 22.6 meters tall.
• Its trunk circumference is 5.3 meters.
• The temple garden is named Daihien after the tree.

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Shibuya Sky is a modern observation deck offering panoramic views of Tokyo.

What it is

• Observation deck in Shibuya, Tokyo.
• Opened on November 1, 2019.
• Located on the 45th, 46th floors, and rooftop.

What to see

• SKY GATE: transition space to upper floors.
• SKY STAGE: rooftop observation space.
• SKY GALLERY: indoor observation corridor on 46th floor.
• Multi-purpose space on the 45th floor.

Official site

www.shibuya-scramble-square.com

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Tokyo's tallest and fastest roller coaster, offering thrilling drops and city views.

What it is

• A roller coaster at Tokyo Dome City Attractions.
• Opened on May 1, 2003.
• Uses a Mega Coaster model from Intamin company.

What to see

• The tallest and fastest coaster in Tokyo.
• Drops from 80.5 meters at a 74-degree angle.
• Lift hill uses a winch system.
• New vehicles started operation on April 6, 2023.

Official site

at-raku.com

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Daikanransha was a giant Ferris wheel in Odaiba, offering panoramic views of Tokyo.

What it is

• One of Japan's largest Ferris wheels.
• Opened in March 1999.
• Once the world's largest Ferris wheel.
• Owned and managed by Sanoyas Ride Corporation.

What to see

• Diameter was 100m, height was 115m.
• 64 gondolas, 4 of which were transparent.
• Views of Tokyo, including Haneda Airport.

Official site

www.daikanransha.com

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