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Sunset

Golden Hour in Roppongi

Skip the crowds at Shibuya and catch the sunset from the roof of Tokyo's most human-friendly skyscraper.

Best time: 16:12About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:35

    The Bar (Ritz-Carlton)

    Start with a cocktail at The Bar in the Ritz-Carlton. The mixologist creates avant-garde drinks with a view of the Tokyo skyline. It is a perfect 1-minute walk from the Midtown entrance.

  2. 16:20

    Tokyo Midtown

    Walk into Tokyo Midtown. Stroll through the wood-paneled corridors and greenery to reach the main gallery floor. The open Japanese art exhibits provide a calm, cultural buffer before the view.

  3. 16:50

    The Bar (Ritz-Carlton)

    Return to The Bar on the 52nd floor. Find a seat by the window to watch the sun dip below the horizon. The golden light peaks just before the sun touches the skyline.

  4. 17:35

    Kanda

    End the evening with a high-end kaiseki dinner at Kanda. This Michelin 3-star restaurant offers an intimate, refined experience to digest the day.

Local tip

The Bar requires no reservation for casual drinks, but book Kanda well in advance. The Midtown gallery is free and open late.

Check before you go

  • The Bar (Ritz-Carlton) opens at 15:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends.
  • Kanda is a closed-course restaurant; check their website for the latest menu and booking policy.
  • Tokyo Midtown is open until 24:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tokyo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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