5 Best Skyscrapers with Peaceful Cityview Around Hamamatsucho

The area arThe area around Hamamatsucho, which is close to Ginza and Tokyo. With the Tokyo Tower as the center, corporate office buildings and commercial facilities are concentrated, and the modern cityscape that is typical of Tokyo is spreading. Therefore, this time, pay attention to the observation spots that you can meet in the building complex. We have picked up 5 spots with excellent access that you can easily drop in on a date, shopping, or after work.

”Seaside Top” with a panoramic view of Tokyo from 152 meters high above the ground

Here is “World Trade Center Building” directly connected to Hamamatsucho Station and Daimon Station. The observatory ‘Seaside Top’ on the 40th floor, the top of the building, will be closed on 31st January for preparation for the reconstruction of the building. Thank you for giving us various memories for about 50 years since 1970. This time, we visited Seaside Top to see the evening view as a farewell. Skyscrapers with a strong presence stand around Tokyo Tower and took on the glow of the evening sun. Then, a magnificent view made us feel calm. When it gets dark, Tokyo Tower was lit up. Towering brightly among countless buildings, Tokyo Tower gives us a warm impression like embracing everything around it. If you walk around this observatory, you can see a 360°panoramic view of Tokyo. By changing a viewing direction, you will find scenery with a different atmosphere such as Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba, Roppongi, Shinjuku and so on.

Opening Hours	It’s out of business on 31st January 2021.
Address	2-4-1 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: A 4-minute walk from the hotel Hotel Gracery Ginza: Directly connected to Hamamatsucho Station which is 1 station away from Shimbashi Station on the Yamanote Line Hotel Gracery Tamachi: Directly connected to Hamamatsucho Station which is 1 station away from Tamachi Station on the Keihin Tohoku Line
URL	https://www.wtcbldg.co.jp/wtcb/facility/seaside/

The rooftop garden of Ginza’s largest shopping complex ‘GINZA SIX’ located at about 56m above the ground

Opened in 2017, “GINZA SIX” is the largest shopping complex in Ginza. On the 13th floor, there is about 4,000 ㎡-large rooftop garden, which was designed under the theme of ‘Fusion of Edo’s garden culture and Western plaza culture.’ Looking down, you can see the scenery of Chuo-dori St. full of luxury brand shops such as Wako Ginza and Mitsukoshi Ginza. In addition, by looking far, Tokyo Tower and TOKYO SKYTREE®︎ catch your eyes. Also, this garden shows you the neighboring buildings up close to a high position. The views different from other ones will make you feel fresh. By the way, the rooftop garden whose center is Rest Plaza consists of Forest Zone and Basin Zone, Lawn Zone, and Migratory Square. If you walk along the 370 meters corridor that surrounds the outer circumference of the garden, you can see the cityscape of Ginza from various angles through the glass. Let’s enjoy an aerial walk while feeling its openness and seeing the unobstructed sky and the scenery that changes over time!

Opening Hours	Please check the official website because opening hours is different depending on each shop.
Address	6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: A 8-minute walk from Shimbashi Station which is 2 stations away from Takeshiba Station on the Yurikamome Monorail Hotel Gracery Ginza: A 1-minute walk from the hotel Hotel Gracery Tamachi: A 4-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station which is 3 stations away from Mita Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
URL	https://ginza6.tokyo/shops

“Park View Garden” on the top floor of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya with a panoramic view including Hibiya Park and Imperial Palace

‘Tokyo Midtown Hibiya’ with the structure draws a smooth curve in a shopping complex. There are about 60 shops and restaurants, a movie theatre and so on. When you visit here for shopping, let’s head to the rooftop garden “Park View Garden” on the 6th floor. A part of the exterior wall designed to surround the garden is covered with greenery, and the same kind of trees as Hibiya Park is planted. From such the garden, you can see Sotobori-dori Avenue with historical or modern buildings, which runs along the moat of Imperial Palace. Trees and the surrounding buildings are reflected on the surface of the water, you’re sure to feel relaxed. Because it’s able to bring drinks and food, it might also be a good idea to enjoy a picnic on a sunny day. By the way, at night, the countless lights given off by buildings wave on the water, and the lights from windows of skyscrapers at Otemachi and Kasumigaseki Area sparkle in the distance.

Opening Hours	11:00AM – 8:00PM
Address	1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: A 6-minute walk from Yurakucho Station which is 2 stations away from Hamamatsucho Station on the Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku Line Hotel Gracery Ginza: A 9-minute walk from the hotel Hotel Gracery Tamachi: A 6-minute walk from Yurakucho Station which is 3 stations away from Tamachi Station on the Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku Line
URL	https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/

Get a full view of the Tokyo Bay Area from 200m above the ground! The observation space of Caretta Shiodome “SKY VIEW”

‘Caretta Shiodome’ is a commercial complex which is directly connected to Shiodome Station on the Oedo Line. It’s also about 5 minutes’ walk from Shimbashi Station on the JR Lines and subway. In addition, this commercial complex is connected to these 2 stations by the underground passageways, so you can easily visit here without getting wet! Anyway, the observation space “SKY VIEW” on the 46th floor is the must-visit photo spot, which has a fabulous view of Tokyo Bay Area from 200m above the ground. Under your eyes, there is ‘Hama-Rikyu Gardens’ surrounded by rich greenery, you can also overlook the Rainbow Bridge and the view toward Odaiba far ahead. When you look at the east side, Sumida River flows in front of ‘Tsukiji Fish Market’ which has a feature of the circle shape against the skyscrapers including Harumi Island Triton Square. If the timing is right, a water bus appears in the river. It will be so exciting scene that the water bus runs like slipping through under the ‘Tsukiji Bridge.’ For your information, the elevator that goes up to the 46th floor at once seems that the fastest one in Japan. The full glass window gives you to see the dramatic view spreading toward Tokyo Station. Besides, the ceiling whose one part being see-through, you can also enjoy the sky view.

Opening Hours	Shop 10:00AM – 8:00PM / Restaurant 11:00AM – 11:00PM
Address	1-8-2 Higashi Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: A 2-minute walk from Shiodome Station which is 1 station away from Takeshiba Station on the Yurikamome Monorail Hotel Gracery Ginza: A 10-minute walk from the hotel Hotel Gracery Tamachi: A 4-minute walk from Shimbashi Station which is 2 stations away from Tamachi Station on the Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku Line
URL	https://www.caretta.jp/

The lush greenery rooftop garden “KITTE Garden” with a classical and modern view around Tokyo Station

“KITEE Garden” on the 6th floor of the commercial complex, ‘KITTE,’ is located a 1-min walk from Tokyo Station.
This is about 1,500㎡ open gardens with wooden decks and lush greenery lawns. You can see a red brick Tokyo Station building and the square in front of the station, which gives a quaint impression to the cityscape of skyscrapers. You’re sure to be attracted by the scenery with modern and classical atmosphere. When it gets dark, a romantic view, created by the illuminated Tokyo Station building and light given off by the surrounding building, spreads out. By the way, KITTE is a building that preserves or rebuilt a part of ‘Former Tokyo Central Post Office’ build in 1931. It might be good to spend your own time walking around inside the building, shopping, eating and taking a break at KITEE Garden.

Opening Hours	11:00AM – 11:00PM *It’s different depending on each day and floor, so please check the official website. *Lighting time is until 8:00PM.
Address	2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: A 1-minute walk from Tokyo Station which is 3 stations away from Hamamatsucho Station on the Yamanote Line or Keihin Tohoku Line Hotel Gracery Ginza: Directly connected to Tokyo Station on the Marunouchi Line which is 1 station away from Ginza Station Hotel Gracery Tamachi: A 1-minute walk from Tokyo Station which is 4 stations away from Tamachi Station on the Yamanote Line or Keihin Tohoku Line
URL	https://marunouchi.jp-kitte.jp/gb/index.jsp#googtrans(en)