At 296 metres, Landmark Tower was Japan's tallest building until 2014. Its Sky Garden observatory on the 69th floor provides 360-degree panoramic views over Yokohama Bay, Tokyo, and on clear days Mt. Fuji.
Yokohama Landmark Tower is the defining feature of the Minato Mirai waterfront district, Kanagawa Prefecture, standing 296 metres across 70 floors. Completed in 1993, it held the title of Japan's tallest building for over two decades. The tower's Sky Garden observatory on the 69th floor delivers one of Japan's most comprehensive urban panoramas: 360-degree views spanning Yokohama Bay, the Boso Peninsula across the water, Tokyo's city mass to the north, and on clear days the summit of Mt. Fuji to the west.
The ascent from ground level to the observatory takes 40 seconds in one of the world's fastest elevators, accelerating at 750 metres per minute. The Sky Garden floor is enclosed in floor-to-ceiling glass walls and supplemented by fixed-position telescopes. Informational displays label key landmarks visible in each direction, making orientation straightforward. At its most evocative — around sunset, when Tokyo's tower lights begin to appear and the harbour below glows amber — the observatory justifies any reasonable queue.
Beyond the observatory, the tower contains Landmark Plaza shopping complex, several restaurants across multiple floors, and the Yokohama Royal Park Hotel above the office floors. The adjacent Queen's Square mall connects via indoor corridors. At street level, Landmark Plaza's atrium hosts seasonal exhibitions and concerts that can be enjoyed without an observatory ticket.
The observatory queue is longest on weekend afternoons. Sunset visits (approximately 17:00–19:00 depending on season) offer both the golden-hour daylight panorama and the evening illumination period in a single ticket — the best-value visit of the day. Advance online tickets avoid the ground-floor queue.
Location
35.4554, 139.6315 View on map
Highlights
- 69th floor Sky Garden views
- One of world's fastest elevators (750m/min)
- Night view of Yokohama Bay
Tips for visiting
- Sunset visits offer both daylight and night views for one ticket price. Book online to skip queues.
When to visit
Sunset visits combine golden-hour harbour views and night illuminations in one ticket; winter mornings offer the clearest skies and the best chance of a Mt. Fuji sighting.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
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Frequently asked questions
What is the entry fee for the Sky Garden observatory?
¥1,000 for adults. Combination tickets with other Minato Mirai attractions are occasionally available through the official Landmark Tower website.
When is Mt. Fuji visible from the observatory?
Mt. Fuji is most commonly visible in winter (December–February) when low humidity and cold air produce clear skies. Mornings before 10:00 are the best window before haze builds across the bay.
How long do most people spend at the observatory?
30 to 60 minutes is typical. Most visitors complete a circuit of the viewing floor, photograph the key directions, and descend. A café on the observatory level allows for a longer stay.