Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Observatory: Access, Hours & Night View Guide
Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Observatory
Night View from Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Observatory (Minato Ward)
Visit Report: Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Observatory
Azabudai Hills opened in November 2023.
Consisting of multiple commercial building complexes, the main tower "Mori JP Tower" surpasses Abeno Harukas as Japan's tallest building at 325m (1,066 ft).
The 33rd floor of this Mori JP Tower features the Sky Lobby observation floor, where you can enjoy views of Tokyo's cityscape.
Azabudai Hills Viewing Highlights
- Southeast
- Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Hamamatsucho area building nightscape
- South
- Metropolitan Expressway traffic and Azabu area urban landscape
- Southwest
- Mount Fuji and Roppongi Hills
Each direction offers spectacular nightscape views, but the facility's main feature is the unobstructed close-up Tokyo Tower views.
While the facility offered free public access until April 17, 2024, entry is now limited to users of the following restaurants and cafes:
- Hills House
- Dining 33
- Sky Room Cafe & Bar
The most affordable option is using Sky Room Cafe & Bar.
Entry costs a minimum of ¥1,100 (approx. $7) - ¥500 (approx. $3) cover charge plus ¥600 (approx. $4) for one drink, so consider stopping by when dining in the Azabudai Hills area.
Photos of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Observatory
Tokyo Tower viewed from Azabudai Hills observation deck Rainbow Bridge illuminated at night Tokyo Tower Main Deck observatory captured with telephoto lens Illuminated Tsukiji Bridge and waterfront tower apartment buildings Mount Fuji and Roppongi Hills at dusk Illuminated Rainbow Bridge and Shiodome high-rise buildings Night view from Azabudai Hills Night scene around Akabanebashi intersection Cars traveling on the Metropolitan Expressway Tokyo Tower viewed from Azabudai Hills observation deck Atmosphere of Azabudai Hills 33F Sky Lobby Grand staircase connecting 33F and 34F of Azabudai Hills Cafe & bar on 34F of Azabudai Hills Exterior of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Christmas market at Azabudai Hills Gardens of Azabudai Hills Entrance to direct elevator to 33F observation deck on basement level 1 Streetscape around Azabudai Hills Streetscape around Azabudai Hills Art object at Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower
Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Observatory — Information
Features
| Address | 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan（Minato Ward Night View Spots） |
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| Opening Hours | Weekdays: 10:00-21:00, Holidays: 9:00-21:00 |
| Closed | None |
| Admission Fee | Restaurant/cafe usage required |
| Links | Azabudai Hills Official Site Azabudai Hills Instagram Hills House Sky Room Cafe & Bar |
Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Observatory - Access & Parking
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Best Time to See the Night View at Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower Observatory
Best Time for Night Photography Today (4/28)
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The 'magic hour' when the blue sky meets city lights.
Today's sunset is at 18:26.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What kind of nightscape can you enjoy? What are the highlights?
- You can enjoy landmarks like Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge, as well as the Minato ward cityscape.
- Is Azabudai Hills Observatory free to enter?
- Starting April 18, 2024, entry is limited to users of "Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower" office tenants, "Hills House," "Dining 33," "Hills House Sky Room Cafe & Bar," and purchasers from "Dining 33 Patisserie A La Maison."
- How do you get to Azabudai Hills Sky Lobby (Observatory)?
- You can access it via direct elevators to the 33rd floor located on the basement level.
- What time does Tokyo Tower's illumination run until?
- Tokyo Tower's illumination runs from sunset until midnight. Special illumination schedules can be checked on the official website.
- How do I get from Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station to the observatory (Mori JP Tower)?
- Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station has a connecting passage directly linked to Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza. Follow this route: Connecting passage → Garden Plaza → Central Plaza → Mori JP Tower.
- How much does admission to Azabudai Hills Observatory Sky Lobby cost?
- To enter Azabudai Hills Observatory Sky Lobby, using Sky Room Cafe & Bar is the cheapest option. It costs a minimum of ¥1,100 (approx. $7) - ¥500 (approx. $3) cover charge plus ¥600 (approx. $4) for one drink.