The Tokyo City View Observation Deck at Roppongi Hills is holding a hanami event this spring titled Tenkuu no Ohanami 2019 (“Flower Viewing From the Sky 2019”) which will run from March 15 to April 7.
From the observation deck you can glimpse the cherry blossoms dotted around some of Tokyo’s most famous sites and landmarks including Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Yoyogi Park, Shinjuku Gyoen and more. Aoyama Cemetery in particular, located in the direction of Shibuya and Shinjuku, will be a sight to behold from high above.
Roppongi Hills Spring Festival 2019 will also be running from April 5 to 7 at the Sky Deck where they are holding a kimono campaign. If you arrive dressed in a kimono then you can get in the Sky Deck for free. Beautiful music will provide the soundtrack to the exciting event.
Finally, up on the 52nd floor restaurant and bar lounge, a selection of cherry blossom inspired dishes will be serve, and brand-new springtime souvenirs will line the shelves at the souvenir shop.
Enjoy a panoramic view in the heart of Tokyo of the city’s spectacular cherry blossom spots.
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Roppongi Hills Observation Deck Tokyo City View
Location: Mori Tower Floor 52F / Sky Deck (6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo
Price: Adult ¥1,800 / University & High School Student ¥1,200 / 4-13 Year Olds ¥600 / Seniors (65+ Years) ¥1,500
Sky Deck Ticket: ¥500 (¥300 for those aged 4-12)
Opening Hours:
Weekdays & Holidays – 10:00-23:00 (Last Entries 22:30)
Friday, Saturday & Day Before Holidays – 10:00-01:00 (Last Entries at Midnight)
Sky Deck – 11:00-20:00 (Last Entries 19:30)
Official Website: https://tcv.roppongihills.com/en/index.html
Kimono Campaign – Free Entry to Sky Deck
Running: April 5, 2019 – April 7, 2019
Details: Those who visit dressed in a kimono can enter the Sky Deck for free (normally ¥500).
*However, you still must have paid entry to the observation deck (prices listed above).
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Sailor Moon Museum
Running: July 1 – December 30, 2022
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*Closed September 5-9, November 7-11Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
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Official Site: sailormoon-museum.com
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Venue: Roppongi Museum (5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
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