A Photographer’s Guide to Tokyo City View Tokyo City View is an indoor observatory on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, offering panoramic views of the Tokyo skyline. It is a premier location for photographing Tokyo Tower, Mount Fuji, and the Shinjuku horizon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See…
Zojoji Temple: A Photographer’s Guide At the heart of Tokyo lies a scene that perfectly captures the city’s soul: the historic Zojoji, towered over the iconic Tokyo Tower. More than just a beautiful landmark, the temple serves as a bridge between Japan’s shogunate past and its dynamic present. This guide will walk you through its…
Plane Spotting at Haneda Airport: A Tokyo Guide The roar of a jet engine has a way of commanding attention. While I have been an aviation enthusiast for as long as I can remember, I realized in 2021 that I had never actually attempted to capture jetliners with a camera. Well, I shot military aircraft…
Photographing Azabudai Hills in 2026: Is the View Still Worth It? Editor’s note: When the Azabudai Hills Observation Deck first opened in 2024, admission was free. This is no longer the case. The article has been updated to reflect this. The Azabudai Hills observation deck might be a contender for having the best Tokyo views….