Tokyo City

Whether you love or loathe the hustle and bustle of the big city, there are no two ways about it: Tokyo is amazing. There is so much going on and so much to take in. It is a mass of contradictions and hodge-podge of contrasting styles, of the traditional and the futuristic. There is perhaps no better way to take all of that in than from the air, as Tokyo has one of the most breathtaking cityscapes in the world. All around the city, there are high-rise buildings that you can access, and from their observation decks, you can take it all in. Tokyo Skytree There is no other place for us to begin than with Japan’s tallest structure. At 634m, Tokyo Skytree became the world’s tallest tower and the second tallest building when constructed in 2012. As such, it has the two highest observation decks in the country. The top deck is 450m high, and the lower deck is 350m; the latter boasts expansive windows, a restaurant, cafe, and shops. Both decks afford an unrivaled and unobstructed view of much of the Kanto region. Hours: 8:00 – 22:00 Closed: Open year-round Deck Height: 350 meters (first), 450 meters (second) Website: www.tokyo-skytree.jp…