Events

Diamond Fuji is a twice annually phenomenon when the sunrise and sunset align perfectly with Mount Fuji’s summit, looking for all the world like a bright shining jewel placed atop the nation’s crown. There are many great places from which you can witness this startling sunset in Tokyo and the surrounding areas (to see the sunrise, you need to be west of the mountain), and thousands of people will try to find the best vantage points to bask in this magical event. Below are just a handful of ideas to get you going. You can see the dates and best dates to visit on this site, www.garyjwolff.com… Sunshine City Observatory The observatory on the 60th floor of Tokyo’s one-time tallest building offers stunning, 360-degree views of the city, and as such, is the ideal place for those of you hoping to catch the sunset over Mt. Fuji (at around 16:50). It costs 620 JPY to get to the top, and, as long as it is a clear day, you should have a great view of the mountain. Address: 3-1-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0013, How to get there: 10-minute walk from Ikebukuro station, accessible from various lines. Further information: http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/english/ Roppongi…