The best Tokyo bars with a view | Time Out Tokyo (2024)

Found on the 13th floor of Asakusa's Gate Hotel, this bistro-style restaurant boasts a superb outdoor terrace that's become one of the toughest reservations in town. Those who can't secure a spot will find comfort in the fact that most of the indoor seats still offer rather stunning views of the Skytree and the surrounding area.

Although the Skytree is taller, newer and fancier, many Tokyoites still prefer good old Tokyo Tower over its upstart challenger. If you agree that the city's original symbol and beloved Eiffel Tower rip-off is still number one, you owe it to yourself to check out the Prince Park Tower's 33rd-floor Sky Lounge and its eye-popping views of the orange-and-white mast. Especially stunning when lit up at night, the tower is best viewed from the 'pair seats' by the windows.

With unimpeded views all the way to Tokyo Bay, the Andaz's terrace bar is perched on the top floor of Toranomon Hills and offers a spectacular late-night experience. Seasonal fruit and teas form the basis for the co*cktails here, while other drink options include domestic beer, fine champagne and sake.

Press the intercom at the front entrance of one of the posh buildings overlooking Ebisu Park and you'll gain entrance to an elevator that'll take you up to Deva, a stylish hideout bar with plum views of the entire Shibuya area. In business since the late '90s, the spot is especially nice for date nights and other special occasions, and the fair prices add to the attraction.

Tucked away on the 42nd floor of Atago's Mori Tower, this luxurious space offers night views of the bay area that can be seen from any seat in the house. The floor is divided into three: Italian restaurant Salvatore Cuomo Bros offers fine Italian cuisine, Japanese restaurant Tempura & Sushi An offers a range of Japaneseflavours including kaiseki dishes, and at The Bar, you can enjoy select house co*cktails and wine. Just an FYI, there's a dress code forthe guys:no sleeveless shirts, shorts or sandals.

There are more luxurious hotel bars in town, but the enormous glass windows of the 40th floor Bello Visto make this a spot worth checking out – especially at sunset, when the Tanzawa mountains in the distance assume a fiery appearance. To ensure a seat by the window, booking is advisable (but available only before 7pm).

Appropriately refined for its magnificent location (seventh floor, directly across from the Kabukiza), this Ginza bar is named after samurai and tea ceremony master Furuta Oribe. Although the views of the iconic theatre are the main attraction, the veteran master here also serves up some mean co*cktails – try the sublime Silver Bullet for a drink matching the atmosphere.

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