World Trade Center Observatory (Seaside Top)

World trade Center Observatory is also known as Seaside Top because of its fantastic view of the Tokyo Bay area. This is the only observatory deck I went to during my trip to Tokyo.

After much research and consideration, I decided that I rather view the Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree from other observatory decks than going up the observatory of Tokyo tower/skytree without seeing the building itself. Price wise, seaside top is rather cheap compared to Tokyo tower/skytree.

World trade Center Observatory provides 360 degree panoramic view of the Tokyo city. If you are a fan of Tokyo Tower like me, this is the observatory to go to as Tokyo Tower is only 1km away from the observatory. Other landmarks that can be seen from the observatory are Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Bay area, Rainbow Bridge, Japanese garden, Zojoji temple and more. Mt Fuji can also be seen on a clear day.

The best time to visit an observatory deck is about half an hour before sunset as you get to view the city in day light, sunset and night lights. Do check the time for sunset as the time varies with season.

The sunset on that day wasn’t spectacular as it was quite a cloudy day. However, the view of Tokyo city from the observatory was really good and totally worth the money I paid for. Another plus point of Seaside Top is that it is less well known hence less crowded. There are plenty of seats available for you to rest and enjoy the view after you got bored or tired of walking round and round around the observatory.

  

Seaside top is located near JR Hamamatsucho station and Daimon subway station.  It is also accessible from JR Takeshiba station (800m/10mins walk). 

The entrance fee for an adult is ￥620. Click here for discount coupon for a discount rate of ￥500 per adult.

World Trade Center Building Observatory Deck Office

2-4-1 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6140

Tel: 81-3-3435-6026

Open daily from 10 am to 8:30 pm