Tokyo is known for offering superb experiences when it comes to shopping, dining, and other activities, and its sparkling nighttime scenery is another one of its marvelous attractions. Read on to find out ways to enjoy the city's gorgeous nightscape and get to know some of the high-rise restaurants overlooking Tokyo's symbols and landmarks.
Tokyo's Night Views, One of the City's Many Attractions
The skyscrapers of Shinjuku and Roppongi Hills offer seemingly futuristic views, while a stroll through Asakusa will let you enjoy the lights of Sensoji Temple seeping into the nighttime cityscape, and the nighttime view featuring Tokyo Station's brick structure is elegant and refined.
Public facilities, such as government offices, host some relatively unknown observation decks. Apart from the fact that they are free of charge, they are also often less crowded than the more famous observation decks. The observation lounges at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the Bunkyo Civic Center are particularly recommended for the nostalgia that you are bound to feel when you gaze out into the nightscape below.
The Higher You Go, the More Exciting It Gets!
There is no question that nightscapes will always be beautiful, no matter where you view them from. However, many people believe that the sense of extraordinariness and exaltation grows the higher you go to admire the night view. Apparently, some people even experience being more imaginative or talkative than usual when they look at the nighttime scenery spreading under their eyes. It just might be the reason why high-rise restaurants with beautiful night views are perfect for dates, proposals, and other important occasions.
Light also gives people a sense of security and a feeling of freedom, so marveling at the sparkling nightscape is highly recommended for modern people leading very busy lives. While most people relax by escaping reality through travel, adding the experience of admiring the night view to the mix will surely help you feel more at ease.
The Colors of Nightscapes Can Have Different Psychological Effects!
Did you know that the colors of nightscapes can have different psychological effects on people?
Orange and other warm colors boost the sense of elation and enthusiasm of a person looking at the view. Vivid red is said to stimulate adrenaline and evoke excitement, so it is recommended for people who want a burst of energy when they see the nightscape. Meanwhile, yellow and champagne gold lights give a sense of spiritual fulfillment. Gazing at the soft, shimmering lights will put your mind at ease.
Talking about these fun facts while admiring the nighttime scenery should heighten the experience as well.
The Sparkling View Is a Part of the Fun! Restaurants With Picturesque Nightscapes in Tokyo
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / The BAR (Onarimon / Bar)
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS is located on the 42nd floor of Atago Green Hills, perched 180 meters above the ground. Once you step inside, you will surely be lost for words as you see the Tokyo nightscape that looks like a jewelry box unfold before your eyes.
The entire floor is divided into three sections. The Italian restaurant [Salvatore Cuomo Bros.] offers dishes prepared by the chef, who hails from Naples, Italy, and has established Neapolitan pizza in Japan. Here, you can eat while enjoying the view of Tokyo Tower up close. At [Tempura & Sushi An], you can relish Japan's world-renowned Japanese cuisine while gazing at the gorgeous nightscape, and at [The BAR], you can order dishes from the other two restaurants on the floor. Sip on cocktails and champagne while looking at the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Skytree, and other glimmering lights through the window.
The bar is a place where you can have a moment of luxury that only adults will appreciate, such as while smoking a cigar or listening to the live jazz and R&B music performed by international artists every night. It is possible to visit only the bar, so why not drop by after a dinner in the city?
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / The BAR
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit A5 of Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line, 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Address: 42F, MORI Tower, 2-5-1, Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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TENKU YAKINIKU Restaurant SEIYUZAN (Shimbashi / Yakiniku)
Enjoy premium kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black beef) carefully selected by skilled connoisseurs, including famous brands such as Matsusaka beef. Recommended are the [Beef Tongue Comparison Plate with KINTAN Beef Tongue Aged for 30 Days] (3,480 JPY) that offers two types of beef tongue, and the [Half & Half Plate of Japan's Best Sirloin Yukhoe] (2,580 JPY) that uses finely marbled Wagyu beef sirloin.
This restaurant also serves great-value courses that incorporate various dishes, but the one that is most recommended among such courses is the [Anniversary Plan in the Sky] (12,000 JPY). The highlight of this course is the gorgeous meat cake that looks like a rose! Bound to create a big impact, this cake will surely be a hit at celebrations such as birthdays and other special occasions. Note that there is also a wide array of wines available, so be sure to try the delectable pairings of yakiniku and wine!
TENKU YAKINIKU Restaurant SEIYUZAN
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Around a 3-minute walk from Shimbashi Station on JR Tokaido Line, JR Yamanote Line, JR Yokosuka Line, and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.
Address: 41F, Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2, Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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