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10 Best Mount Fuji Photo Spots in Tokyo for Taking Amazing Pictures

10 Best Mount Fuji Photo Spots in Tokyo for Taking Amazing Pictures

Last updated: 13 November 2023

Everyone looks for Mount Fuji photo spots while in Tokyo! Japan's sacred mountain stretches 3,776 meters upward, making it the highest mountain in Japan - and it can be seen from Tokyo.

Here, we will introduce 10 Mount Fuji photo spots we recommend around Tokyo, from skyscrapers to airports and parks. We know you will enjoy admiring these magnificent sights of Mount Fuji!

Table of Contents
  1. 1. SHIBUYA SKY: A 360-degree observatory on the top floor of Shibuya Scramble Square
  2. 2. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: A symbol of Shinjuku and famous free Mount Fuji photo spot
  3. 3. SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory: An "experience observatory"!
  4. 4. Sky Carrot Observation Lobby: See Mount Fuji while comfortably resting on a sofa
  5. 5. Roppongi Hills Observatory Tokyo City View: Great place to see Mount Fuji and the stars
  6. 6. Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Observation Deck: Where planes and Mount Fuji complement each other
  7. 7. Tokyo Skytree: Panoramic view of Mount Fuji and Tokyo
  8. 8. Bunkyo Civic Center Observation Lounge: Where the view of the skyline mixes with Mount Fuji
  9. 9. Kasai Rinkai Park: See Mount Fuji through the largest Ferris wheel in Japan
  10. 10. Tama River Asama Shrine: Where Mount Fuji, Tama River, and trains line up!

1. SHIBUYA SKY: A 360-degree observatory on the top floor of Shibuya Scramble Square

Courtesy: Shibuya Scramble Square
Courtesy: Shibuya Scramble Square

Shibuya Scramble Square, which opened in November 2019, is a large complex connected directly to Shibuya Station. With its 47 stories, reaching 230 meters in height, it’s among the tallest buildings in Shibuya.

Courtesy: Shibuya Scramble Square
Courtesy: Shibuya Scramble Square

SHIBUYA SKY, the largest rooftop observatory in Japan, is located in the eastern building. It’s composed of three sections, and it offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo. And one of the best Mount Fuji photo spots in Tokyo!

2. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: A symbol of Shinjuku and famous free Mount Fuji photo spot

Photo provided by the city of Tokyo
Photo provided by the city of Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, towering over Nishi Shinjuku, symbolizes Shinjuku. The building was designed with a modern look by architect Kenzo Tange, and is popular among locals and foreign tourists alike.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory, located on the 45th floor, 202 meters above ground, is divided into a north observatory and a south observatory, both of which overlook Tokyo (as of October 2023, the North observatory is being used as a vaccination center and it will be closed until further notice). The observation room also has a café for you to relax while enjoying views of Mount Fuji.

3. SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory: An "experience observatory"!

3. SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory: An "experience observatory"!

Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, a district of Tokyo, is a large commercial complex with an aquarium, a planetarium, restaurants and hotels. It consists of five buildings. One of them is the Sunshine 60 Building, with its SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory, located on the top floor.

The view from a height of 251 meters above sea level is a masterpiece in itself, but the view is not the only feature of this deck. Here you can also have a different and unique experience through the use of VR technology.

4. Sky Carrot Observation Lobby: See Mount Fuji while comfortably resting on a sofa

4. Sky Carrot Observation Lobby: See Mount Fuji while comfortably resting on a sofa

The Sky Carrot Observation Deck is located at the top of the Carrot Tower in Sangenjaya district of Tokyo. From there, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Tokyo skyline. The deck is also equipped with small sofas that are pointed towards Mount Fuji, allowing visitors to enjoy an even better view of the majestic mountain.

The floor also hosts a restaurant and a cafe, from which you can also see Mount Fuji.

  • Sky Carrot Observatory
    スカイキャロット展望ロビー
    • Address Carrot Tower 26F, 4-1-1, Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 154-0004
    • Nearest Station Access: directly connected to Sangenjaya Station on the Setagaya Line, 3 minutes walking from Sangenjaya Station on the Denentoshi Line
    • Phone Number 03-5430-1185
    • ・Open: 9:30 AM - 11 PM
      ・Closed: Second Wednesday of the month, end of the year holidays
      ・Admission: Free

5. Roppongi Hills Observatory Tokyo City View: Great place to see Mount Fuji and the stars

5. Roppongi Hills Observatory Tokyo City View: Great place to see Mount Fuji and the stars

Located on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, next to the Mori Art Museum, is the Roppongi Hills Observatory Tokyo City View. It offers a panoramic view of Tokyo's contemporary art scene.

Exterior of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
Exterior of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower

There is an indoor observatory on the 52nd floor, 250 meters above sea level, and the “Sky Deck,” a rooftop outdoor observatory 270 meters above sea level.

6. Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Observation Deck: Where planes and Mount Fuji complement each other

Sakarin Sawasdinaka / Shutterstock.com
Sakarin Sawasdinaka / Shutterstock.com

Haneda Airport, the gateway to Japan for domestic and international flights, is also a popular spot for those who like planes.

Get a unique view of planes arriving and departing with Mount Fuji in the background from the Terminal 1 Observation Deck. Here you'll be able to capture stunning shots of takeoffs, landings, and sunsets.

  • Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Observation Deck
    羽田空港 第1ターミナル展望デッキ
    • Address Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 144-0041
    • Nearest Station Access: Directly connected to Keikyu Line “Haneda Airport terminals 1 and 2” Station, Tokyo Monorail “Haneda Airport”
    • Phone Number 03-5757-8111
    • ・Open: 6:30 AM - 10 PM
      ・Closed: Always open
      ・Admission: Free

7. Tokyo Skytree: Panoramic view of Mount Fuji and Tokyo

©TOKYO-SKYTREE
©TOKYO-SKYTREE

Tokyo Skytree is one of the world's tallest towers, standing tall at 634 meters. From the Tenmoku deck, which is 350 meters above ground, and the Tenbo Corridor, which is 450 meters above ground, you can enjoy a stunning view of Kanto, and on a clear day, you can even see Mount Fuji.

©TOKYO-SKYTREE
©TOKYO-SKYTREE

Depending on the weather, the sky below the observation decks could be cloudy or foggy, allowing for a fantastic view of Mt. Fuji peeking over the sea of clouds.

8. Bunkyo Civic Center Observation Lounge: Where the view of the skyline mixes with Mount Fuji

8. Bunkyo Civic Center Observation Lounge: Where the view of the skyline mixes with Mount Fuji

The east, west, and north sides of the 25th floor of the Bunkyo Civic Center, where the Bunkyo Ward Office is located, are open to the public and are a great observation deck. From 105 meters above ground, you can see Mount Fuji on the west side and Shinjuku's skyscrapers; from the east side, you can see Tokyo Skytree.

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Tupungato / Shutterstock.com

There is also a restaurant on the same floor, although Mount Fuji cannot be seen from the restaurant.

9. Kasai Rinkai Park: See Mount Fuji through the largest Ferris wheel in Japan

9. Kasai Rinkai Park: See Mount Fuji through the largest Ferris wheel in Japan

You can also see Mount Fuji from Kasai Rinkai Park, a metropolitan park facing Tokyo Bay in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo.

This park provides a stunning view of Mount Fuji at sunset. For a unique perspective, take a ride on the “Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel,” one of Japan's largest.

10. Tama River Asama Shrine: Where Mount Fuji, Tama River, and trains line up!

10. Tama River Asama Shrine: Where Mount Fuji, Tama River, and trains line up!

Built around 800 years ago, the “Tama River Asama Shrine,” is in Denenchofu, Tokyo, and it’s famous for its colorful goshuin temple seals.

Since it’s on a hill, from this Mount Fuji photo spot, you can see Mt. Fuji from the observation deck, and if the time is right, you can capture the nearby Tokyu Toyoko Line train, Tama River, and Mount Fuji in a single picture.

  • Tamagawa Sengen Shrine
    多摩川浅間神社
    • Address 1-55-12, Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 145-0071
    • Nearest Station Access: 2 minutes walking from Tamagawa Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tamagawa Line, Meguro Line, Namboku Line and Mita Line
    • Phone Number 03-3721-4050
    • ・Open: 24/7
      ・Closed: Always open
      ・Admission: Free

When visiting Tokyo, be sure to visit its beautiful observatories, to fully experience the charm of Mount Fuji. You will love the pictures you are going to be able to take!

Written by:

Kaiichiro Yoneyama

Kaiichiro Yoneyama

Writer and photographer. After working as an assistant in the editorial department of Social & Eco Magazine "Sotokoto", became a freelance writer from 2019. In writing, I value the rhythm and readability of sentences. Currently challenging himself by living both in Kanto and Kansai.

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