Seeing Tokyo Tower from a planeup to 3 ★
The orange-and-white tower built in 1958, 1,092 ft tall. Look for it near the Shiba park among central Tokyo's towers.
2 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Sapporo: sit on the left, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Sapporo | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Fukuoka | Left | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Tokyo Tower from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tokyo Tower from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Tokyo Tower at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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