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Both offer stunning views of Tokyo, both are accessible to tourists, and both appear on dozens of Tokyo bucket lists. But they're very different experiences - and for most visitors, one will suit your itinerary far better than the other. After visiting both observation decks multiple times, we have a clear winner. Here's why.

Tokyo has so many super observation decks - and some of the best ones are completely free. From the record-breaking height of Tokyo Skytree to the budget-friendly Metropolitan Government Building, here's our guide to the 10 best observation decks in Tokyo plus a few extra tips for getting those views in

Shopping, eating, drinking, karaoke, gachapons... Shibuya Center Gai will keep you entertained for hours on end Shibuya Center Gai (...

Shibuya crossing in Tokyo is constantly buzzing with people: thousands cross here every time the lights change. The Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点) is arguably the most famous intersection in the world, an iconic symbol of modern Tokyo's energy and dynamism. Located directly outside Shibuya Station, what makes this crossing so mesmerizing is the sheer number of pedestrians—up to 2,500 at a time—who pour into the intersection from all directions simultaneously when the

The bronze statue of Hachiko, the loyal pet Akita, is a popular meeting spot at busy Shibuya station! The Hachiko Statue (忠犬ハチ公像), located right outside Shibuya Station in Tokyo, is a beloved symbol of loyalty and devotion. It commemorates the true story of an Akita dog named Hachiko, who was owned by a professor at the University of Tokyo in the 1920s. Every day, Hachiko would wait for his owner, Professor Ueno, to return from work at Shibuya Station. One day in 1925, the pr