Lin’s Travel %s Free Tokyo High-Rise Window Views One-Day Tour

ByMOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network, Interview & Report by Chen Guanxin   Partial information provided by Lin’s Travel

 

Do you still remember why you fell in love with a certain city?

 

It might be the beautiful streetscapes woven from ancient and modern architecture, or the natural, innocent, and peaceful way of life that creates an unspoken bond with that particular place. But for travel blogger Lin’s Travel, who has visited Tokyoover 10 times, besides the local cuisine, friendly service staff, or Akihabara that caters to his gaming hobby, it’s the new discoveries and small moments of joy during each trip that have gradually deepened his love for Tokyo. Most importantly, Tokyo is where Lin’s Travel successfully proposed to his wife and the city where he walked down the aisle with her. Unlike others who may fall in love with a city at first sight, as he puts it: “My love for Tokyo is a process built bit by bit.”

Besides the well-known Tokyo, Lin’s Travel preferences can be more precisely described as “hotels” and “window views.” With the birth of his child, family trips are no longer just about having an extra companion but also involve constantly changing diapers and managing assorted chores, which leads to more time spent in hotels. This has taught him to “find joy in adversity,” gradually turning hotels into part of the travel experience. He also began to notice the Tokyo skyline, with its staggered high-rises outside his hotel window, making him a “window view enthusiast” in pursuit of breathtaking urban vistas.

 

Having stayed in numerous Tokyo hotels, Lin’s Travel naturally developed his own high-rise window view strategy — the “Free Tokyo High-Rise Window Views One-Day Tour” he is sharing with Scenic Spots Home users today. The attractions on this itinerary are all located along the Oedo Line and Asakusa Line. The emphasis on “free” is not only because most observation decks charge for access, but also because many hotels naturally reserve their best views for guests, making it difficult for non-guests to enjoy such stunning sights. Therefore, in this one-day itinerary, Lin’s Travel shares not only free observation spots but also hotels where you can admire the view without staying overnight.

 

A district office as a tourist attraction? For window view enthusiast Lin’s Travel, anywhere with a great high-rise view can be a destination, especially when it’s one of the designated hundred best富士山viewing spots in the Kanto region. Aside from being free, what Lin particularly loves is how Mount Fuji is perfectly framed between the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the Park Hyatt Tokyo, creating a fascinating contrast between the mountain and the urban landscape. Moreover, the 330-degree panoramic view from the observation room allows you to overlook areas and landmarks such as Asakusa, Shibuya, Ueno, Akihabara, and the new Tokyo Tower — a must-visit.

 

[Info]

Address: 1-16-21 Kasuga, Bunkyo, Tokyo

Phone: +81-3-5803-1162

Website: www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/sosiki_busyo_shisetsukanri_shisetsu_tenbo.html

A hotel where you can enjoy the Tokyo skyline without staying overnight — the Park Hyatt Tokyo. From the 41st-floor lobby, looking westward against the blue sky canvas, snow-capped Mount Fuji and the Tokyo Opera City stand out strikingly among the low-rise buildings, making it one of Lin’s Travel’s favorite spots.

 

[Info]

Address: 3-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo

Phone: +81-3-5322-1234

Website: www.tokyo.park.hyatt.com

Although climbing the Tokyo Tower offers amazing city views, not being able to see the tower itself can be a bit of a letdown. For fans of the Tokyo Tower, the Park Hotel Tokyo will not disappoint. Compared to other hotels, the Park Hotel Tokyo in the Shiodome Media Tower is the closest to the Tokyo Tower with no obstructing buildings. Looking out the windows behind the 25th-floor reception desk gives you the best angle to view the Tokyo Tower, along with distant Mount Fuji and Zojoji Temple — one of the seven major head temples of the Jodo sect — a truly rare sight.

 

[Info]

Address: 1-7-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo

Phone: +81-3-6252-1111

Website: www.parkhoteltokyo.com

For fans of Japanese dramas, the scenic beauty of Odaiba and the Rainbow Bridge under the warm sunlight is undoubtedly familiar, and it's also a classic sightseeing spot in Tokyo. In addition to enjoying the view from nearby parks, Lin’s Travelogue also recommends overlooking Odaiba, Hamarikyu Gardens, and the Rainbow Bridge from high above at “Caretta Shiodome” (カレッタ汐留; caretta SHIODOME).

 

This mixed-use shopping complex, which combines retail, theater, and dining, is most well known for its free stunning window views accessible via high-speed elevator to the 46th floor. It’s not only a great place to admire the sights of Shiodome, Hamarikyu, and Odaiba, but also a renowned spot for night views. Plus, it’s less crowded than other famous attractions, earning high praise from Lin’s Travelogue.

 

【Info】

Address: 1-8-2 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo

Phone: +81-3-6218-2100

Website: www.caretta.jp