The Tokyo hotels with the best views in 2026 are Aman Tokyo and the Four Seasons at Otemachi over the Imperial Palace, the Ritz-Carlton at Tokyo Midtown, Janu by Tokyo Tower, the Conrad over Hama-rikyu Gardens and Tokyo Bay, Andaz Toranomon and the Bulgari above Tokyo Station. The Gate Hotel Asakusa faces Skytree at a lower price.
Tokyo's best views come from hotels on the top floors of skyscrapers. West-facing rooms can catch Mt Fuji on clear winter mornings; east-facing rooms look toward Skytree and the bay.
Floor-to-ceiling windows over the Imperial Palace.
Aman Tokyo's rooms on the top floors of the Otemachi Tower look over the palace gardens and, on clear days, Mt Fuji.
The pool also faces the city.
Good to know: Request a Fuji-facing room in winter.
The Otemachi Tower, 1-5-6 Otemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004
Palace and city views from the top of Otemachi.
Four Seasons Otemachi's rooms and lounges look over the Imperial Palace and the skyline.
The bar has a view too.
Good to know: Book a palace-view room.
1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004
Sweeping views from Tokyo Midtown.
The Ritz-Carlton's rooms sit high in Tokyo Midtown, with views toward Fuji, Shinjuku and Tokyo Tower.
Breakfast comes with a view.
Good to know: Ask for a high floor facing west.
Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-6245
Tokyo Tower right outside the window.
Janu Tokyo at Azabudai Hills has rooms facing Tokyo Tower, lit up at night.
It is a striking view.
Good to know: Book a Tokyo Tower-view room.
1-2-2 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041
Views over Hama-rikyu Gardens and Tokyo Bay.
Conrad Tokyo in Shiodome has bay-view rooms overlooking Hama-rikyu Gardens and the Rainbow Bridge.
It is well placed for Ginza.
Good to know: Book a bay-view room.
1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-7337
City views at Toranomon Hills.
Andaz Tokyo's rooms sit high in Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, with views toward the bay and Tokyo Tower.
The Rooftop Bar is open to the sky.
Good to know: Visit the rooftop bar at dusk.
Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 1-23-4 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001
Views over Tokyo Station and Marunouchi.
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo's rooms on the top floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu look over Tokyo Station and Marunouchi.
The bar terrace is a highlight.
Good to know: Ask for a palace-side room.
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0028
Skytree and Senso-ji views at a lower price.
The Gate Hotel Asakusa has a top-floor terrace and many rooms facing Tokyo Skytree and the Sumida River.
It is good value for the view.
Good to know: Book a Skytree-view room.
2-16-11 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034
Aman Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons at Otemachi are among the best for sweeping views.
On clear days, especially in winter, high west-facing rooms can see Fuji. Ask for a Fuji-facing room.
Janu Tokyo, The Tokyo EDITION Toranomon and The Prince Park Tower face Tokyo Tower.
The Conrad Tokyo in Shiodome has bay- and garden-view rooms.
In Tokyo, yes: the city lights at night are a highlight of the stay.