The best rooftop and sky bars in Tokyo in 2026 are Peter: the Bar at The Peninsula, the open-air Rooftop Bar at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, the Bulgari Bar with its terrace above Tokyo Station, the Mandarin Bar at Mandarin Oriental and Gold Bar at the Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.
True open-air rooftop bars are rare in Tokyo, but hotel sky bars on the top floors of towers give spectacular night views. Dress smart-casual; most have a cover charge or minimum spend in the evening.
A 24th-floor bar at The Peninsula.
Peter: the Bar sits on the 24th floor of The Peninsula Tokyo, with views over the Imperial Palace gardens and Hibiya.
It is glamorous and lively.
Good to know: Go at sunset.
The Peninsula Tokyo 24F, 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0006
A genuine open-air rooftop bar 52 floors up.
The Andaz's Rooftop Bar on the 52nd floor of Toranomon Hills has an open-air terrace with city views.
It is relaxed and stylish.
Good to know: Weather-dependent; check before going.
Toranomon Hills Mori Tower 52F, 1-23-4 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001
A terrace bar above Tokyo Station.
The Bulgari Bar on the 45th floor of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu has an outdoor terrace overlooking Tokyo Station and Marunouchi.
Its cocktails are excellent.
Good to know: Ask for a terrace seat.
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu 45F, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0028
A 37th-floor bar at Mandarin Oriental.
The Mandarin Bar sits on the 37th floor of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, with views over the city toward Skytree.
Live music plays on some evenings.
Good to know: Request a window seat.
Mandarin Oriental 37F, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-8328
A gilded bar with Tokyo Tower views.
Gold Bar at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon is a stylish bar on the 31st floor with views of Tokyo Tower.
It is a fashionable crowd.
Good to know: Book for weekend nights.
The Tokyo EDITION 31F, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001
A few open-air ones, such as the Andaz Rooftop Bar; most views come from indoor sky bars in hotels.
The Bulgari Bar, Peter: the Bar and the Andaz Rooftop Bar are among the best.
Smart casual; avoid sportswear and flip-flops.
Some charge a table or music charge in the evening; check before ordering.
Just before sunset, to see the city light up.