If there is one place to get a fantastic view, the Sunshine 60 Building Observatory in Tokyo is probably one of the best. Located in the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo, this building, completed in 1978, is 239.7 meters or 786 feet high and was the tallest building in Asia at the time.

Sunshine 60 Building Observatory

Currently, the Sunshine 60 Building is also known as the Sky Circus, which gives an additional observatory experience to visitors here. Apart from getting one of the best views of Tokyo here, you can also participate in other experiences like aerial VR, swing coasters, and Tokyo Bullet Flight in the Sky Bridge area.

There is also the unique Kaleido Scape, where you can experience all four seasons in a special room that displays cutting-edge technology in a mirrored room.

On the 58th and 59th floors, there are restaurants with amazing views for those who want to dine in the sky. Enjoy authentic and modern Japanese cuisine with loved ones or friends while absorbing the night view of Tokyo.

View of Tokyo from the Sunshine 60 Observatory

For first-timers to Tokyo, the Sunshine 60 Building is a highly recommended place to visit, and it takes about 2 to 4 hours to spend time here. You can take the Tokyo Metro and stop at the Ikebukuro Station, and from there, take a 10-minute walk to the Sunshine City, where the observatory is located.

Around Ikebukuro, there are many shopping areas or you can continue your Tokyo subway journey to Shinjuku, Shibuya or Asakusa.

Beautiful video show inside the Kaleido Scape room

View of the Shinjuku in the distance. The observatory offers a 360 degree view of Tokyo.

Areas at Sunshine 60 Observation Deck

• Sky Circus Tent
• Tenku 251
• Kaleido Scape
• Sky Bridge
• Sky Party
• Cafe Quu Quu Quu
• Sky Circus Shop

Looking down  at Tokyo City from the 60th floor of the building

• 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM
• Same-day ticket sales at the B1 ticket counter are from 9:30 AM to 8:50 PM
• From April 21st 2017, same-day tickets are on sale at the B1 ticket counter from 10:00~20:50

The main ticket counter for Sky Circus Tokyo

First-timers planning to visit Tokyo should consider using the Tokyo Metro as the best way to explore Tokyo. Why? They have promotional subway tickets for one, two, and three days, which can save you a lot of money when travelling around Tokyo.