Top Tokyo Driving Routes for Scenic Night Views

While Tokyo is convenient to get around by car, there are some challenges to enjoying driving, such as traffic congestion and parking problems.

We would therefore like to introduce a recommended driving course in Tokyo.
We have carefully selected courses that allow you to fully enjoy your trip while driving, including places with beautiful scenery and unusual atmospheres.

1.Starting point: Tokyo Tower

We start with Tokyo Tower.
Completed in 1958, Tokyo Tower is a symbol of Japan and stands 333 meters tall.
From the observation deck, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo, and on particularly clear days, they can see as far as Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay.

Enjoying the view from the observatory is nice, but a walk in Shiba Park is recommended.
Surrounded by Shiba Park, you can relax surrounded by greenery.
Cafes and restaurants are also located here, so you can spend some time relaxing after your visit.

Tokyo Tower

住所	2-8, Shiba-Koen 4-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3433-5111
営業時間	9:00-23:00
営業日	No mid-year break
公式サイト	https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/

2.Roppongi Hills

A 10-minute drive from Tokyo Tower brings you to Roppongi Hills.The Mori Art Museum and the observation deck offer a panoramic view of Tokyo.

The Tokyo City View observation deck offers a wonderful view in the daytime.
The Mori Art Museum also offers contemporary art exhibits, making it a great spot for art lovers.
Surrounded by many restaurants and cafes, visitors can also enjoy shopping.

In particular, the plaza in Roppongi Hills is always busy with seasonal events.

After visiting the museum and observatory during your trip, you can spend a fulfilling time dining and shopping in the area.

Roppongi Hills

住所	6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6406-6000
営業時間	11:00-23:00
営業日	No mid-year break
公式サイト	https://www.roppongihills.com/

3.Odaiba

Next, let's head to Odaiba.From Roppongi Hills, it is a 20-minute drive to Odaiba.The view as you cross the Rainbow Bridge is beautiful.

Odaiba is a man-made island in Tokyo Bay and is dotted with spots with spectacular views of the ocean.
In particular, the view across the Rainbow Bridge is breathtaking, offering a beautiful view of Tokyo Bay.

Odaiba has many tourist attractions such as Daiba Park, Aqua City, and DECKS Tokyo Beach.The night view is beautiful, making it an ideal place to travel.
There is also a replica of the Statue of Liberty, which is a popular photo spot.There are also plenty of shopping and eating establishments where you can spend a relaxing day.

Odaiba

住所	Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
公式サイト	https://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/

4.Tokyo Bay Road

Leaving Odaiba, drive along the Tokyo Bay Road in the direction of Tsukiji Market and enjoy the view of the ocean.
The Tokyo Bay Highway is a driving course along Tokyo Bay and offers a pleasant drive with a view of the ocean.

There are plenty of places to stop along the way, including Toyosu Market and Harumi Pier.
At Harumi Pier, visitors can take a stroll and enjoy the expansive view of Tokyo Bay.The bay area is also beautifully illuminated, creating a romantic atmosphere as you drive around.

5.Tsukiji Market

Tsukiji Market is known as the center of Japanese food culture where fresh seafood and ingredients are gathered.Here you can enjoy colorful sushi and seafood bowls.
It is a perfect spot for lunch, and you can enjoy your meal while feeling the lively atmosphere of the market.

There are also many souvenir shops around Tsukiji, where you can enjoy a bit of shopping for all kinds of marine products.It is especially popular among tourists and is a place where visitors can experience Japanese culture through food.

Tsukiji Market

住所	Tsukiji 4-chome and part of 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
営業時間	9:00- *Closing hours vary by store.
定休日	Sunday, Wednesday, Holidays
公式サイト	https://www.tsukiji.or.jp/

6.Ueno Park

After dinner, head to Ueno Park.It takes about 20 minutes from Tsukiji Market.Ueno Park is a vast site where many cultural facilities and nature coexist.

Within the park are the Ueno Zoo, the Tokyo National Museum, and the National Museum of Western Art, where visitors can interact with art and animals.
In spring, cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, attracting many visitors.Just strolling through the park is a refreshing experience, making it the perfect place for a date.
The park's greenways and ponds are also easy to stroll around, allowing you to spend a relaxing time.The park is especially lively on Sundays, when many families and couples visit.

Ueno Park

住所	5-20 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3828-5644
営業時間	8:30 to 17:30
公式サイト	https://www.kensetsu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/jimusho/toubuk/ueno/index_top.html

7.Asakusa

Travel from Ueno to Asakusa in 15 minutes and stroll around Kaminarimon and Nakamise-dori.At night, you can enjoy the illumination of the Senso-ji temple area.
Asakusa is an area where you can feel Japanese tradition and culture, and Kaminarimon and Nakamise-dori are famous tourist attractions.

Walking along Nakamise-dori from Kaminarimon, you can enjoy a lively atmosphere with various souvenir stores and snack bars.
Also, Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo, and visitors can feel the history of the temple while visiting.At night, Senso-ji is beautifully illuminated, creating a particularly romantic atmosphere.

It is a place where you can spend an enjoyable day while experiencing Japanese culture.

Asakusa

住所	Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
公式サイト	https://asakusa-kankou.com/

8.Return: Sky Tree

The Skytree is the end of the drive date.It takes only 10 minutes from Asakusa.

The Tokyo Sky Tree is 634 meters high and is the tallest freestanding radio tower in the world.The observatory offers a panoramic view of the entire Tokyo area, and is especially beautiful at sunset and at night.
Nearby is the Tokyo Solamachi commercial facility, where you can enjoy shopping and dining.
Seasonal events are also held in the plaza around the Sky Tree, offering a variety of ways to enjoy the area.

Enjoying the night view at Sky Tree at the end of the day will be a wonderful and memorable experience.

Tokyo Sky Tree

住所	1-2, Oshiage 1-chome, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	0570-550-634
営業時間	10:00-22:00
営業日	No mid-year break
公式サイト	https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/

summary

How was the driving course in Tokyo?
A day spent traveling through beautiful scenery and stopping at tourist spots will leave you with many memories in a single trip.