Comparison · PlayUpdated

10 Night-View Spots in Kanto: Free Places in Yokohama, Enoshima, Chiba and Tokyo, with Night Hours

Checked against official sources on October 31, 2026 (sources below)

10 night-view spots in Kanto

  • Free late-night spots include Osanbashi rooftop, Harbor View Park, and Umihotaru (open 24 hours), alongside KITTE Garden (open until 23:00).
  • Paid spots include Yokohama Marine Tower from ¥1,200 at night, Cosmo Clock 21 at ¥1,000, and Enoshima Sea Candle at ¥800.
  • In winter, facilities close earlier: Chiba Port Tower at 19:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on weekends and holidays, and Enoshima Sea Candle at 20:00.

This article contains advertising (PR).

This page compares 10 night-view spots in Tokyo, Yokohama, Enoshima and Chiba by night hours and price, split into places you can see for free and places with an admission fee or a meal. The free places you can visit late at night are the rooftop of Osanbashi Pier, Harbor View Park and Umihotaru, which are open 24 hours, and KITTE Garden, which is open until 23:00. The observation floor “Sky Garden” at Yokohama Landmark Tower is closed for renovation and is scheduled to reopen in 2028 or later.

In short

  • Free and open 24 hours: Osanbashi rooftop, Harbor View Park and Umihotaru.
  • Free until 23:00 on weekdays: KITTE Garden (until 22:00 on weekends and holidays).
  • From a high place until 22:00: Yokohama Marine Tower (night ticket from ¥1,200).
  • With dinner: Symphony dinner cruise (from ¥15,000, 19:00 to 21:30).

Checked with official pages on October 31, 2026 (Japan time). Prices and hours may change.

Read next7 pages, swipe sideways

  1. Chrysanthemum Festivals in Tokyo 2026: Shinjuku Gyoen Nov 1–15 (¥500), Yushima Tenmangu to Nov 23Play
  2. 10 Winter Flower Spots in Kanto: Wintersweet, Narcissus, Rape Blossoms and Plum, with Bloom Times and Fees (Last Year’s Record)Play
  3. First Sunrise 2027 in Kanto Outside Tokyo: 13 Places from Cape Inubosaki to Oarai, with Times and AccessPlay
  4. Kamakura and Enoshima in One Day: 3 Winter Model Routes for Temples and the Sea with the Enoden Day PassPlay
  5. Narita and Sawara Day Trip: 2 Model Routes, Naritasan Goma Ritual and Eel, or Sawara Boat Ride (¥1,300)Play
  6. 12 Castles and Castle Ruins in Kanto: Odawara Castle ¥1,000, Honmaru Palace ¥100, and 100 Famous Castles StampsPlay
  7. 12 Places to See Mt. Fuji in Kanto (Outside Yamanashi and Shizuoka): Viewpoints, Parks and Beaches by Train and BusPlay

1. Night hours and prices for 10 night-view spots in Kanto

Tap a place’s name to jump to its section.

PlaceNearest station, on footHours at nightPrice (adult)
Osanbashi rooftop7 min from Nihon-Odori24 hoursFree
Harbor View Park5 min from Motomachi-Chukagai24 hours (French Hill closes at night)Free
Yokohama Marine TowerMotomachi-ChukagaiUntil 22:00 (entry until 21:30)¥1,200~ at night
Cosmo Clock 21About 2 min from MinatomiraiVaries by day¥1,000
Enoshima Sea Candle20-26 min from the nearest stationUntil 20:00¥800
Chiba Port TowerAbout 12 min from Chiba-MinatoIn winter until 19:00 (20:00 on weekends and holidays)¥420
Umihotaru PAHighway bus from Kawasaki and Kisarazu stations24 hoursFree (tolls extra)
KITTE GardenRight by Tokyo StationUntil 23:00 (22:00 on weekends and holidays)Free
Odaiba Marine Park3 min from Odaiba-KaihinkoenParkFree
Symphony dinner cruise1 min from Hinode19:00-21:30From ¥15,000 (meal included)
Related article10 Amusement Parks and Theme Parks in Kanto: Free Entry to ¥6,100 All-Rides Tickets, with Access and Parking

2. Things to know when choosing a night view in Kanto

Even among harbor night views, Yokohama has free rooftops and parks and paid observation decks close enough to walk between. Osanbashi, Harbor View Park and Yokohama Marine Tower can all be reached on foot from Motomachi-Chukagai Station or Nihon-Odori Station.

In winter observation facilities close earlier. Chiba Port Tower closes at 19:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on weekends and holidays from October to May, and Enoshima Sea Candle closes at 20:00. For a late night, go to a place open 24 hours or to Yokohama Marine Tower, which is open until 22:00.

On Enoshima, there is an illumination, “Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027”, from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. During that period, entering the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden after 17:00 costs an entrance fee.

3. Yokohama

Osanbashi Pier Rooftop Plaza (“Kujira no Senaka”)

The rooftop of the cruise terminal is a park anyone can enter 24 hours a day, with the Minatomirai night view straight ahead. The floor is a wooden deck. From autumn to winter there is an illumination with light objects on the roof.

Osanbashi Terminal Channel: an introduction video to Osanbashi, where you can enjoy the sea and the night view

It is a 7-minute walk from Nihon-Odori Station on the Minatomirai Line (Exit 3 or 4), or 15 minutes on foot from Kannai Station on the JR and city subway lines.

Sources checked: the rooftop plaza page on the official Osanbashi site and the access page on the official Osanbashi site (Japanese).

NameOsanbashi Pier Rooftop Plaza
Address1-1-4 Kaigan-dori, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Hours /
Closed
24 hours
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗
Official siteOpen the official site ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

Harbor View Park (Minato no Mieru Oka Park)

From the observation point in this park you can look down on the harbor and the Yokohama Bay Bridge. The park is open 24 hours, but the French Hill area closes at night, and in December and January it is open from 7:00 to 17:00.

It is a 5-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line (Exit 6). Parking is paid, with 17 spaces.

Source checked: Yokohama City’s page on Harbor View Park (Japanese).

港の見える丘公園
NameHarbor View Park
Address114 Yamatecho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Hours /
Closed
24 hours (French Hill closed at night; 7:00–17:00 in December–January)
Phone045-671-3648
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

Yokohama Marine Tower

The observation floors (29th and 30th floors) are open until 22:00, and from 18:00 the night ticket applies. The night ticket is ¥1,200 on weekdays and ¥1,400 on weekends and holidays (¥100 off when bought online), and ¥700 and ¥800 for elementary and junior high school students. The last entry is at 21:30.

The restaurant “the Terrace” on the 4th floor serves dinner from 17:00 to 21:00 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The nearest station is Motomachi-Chukagai on the Minatomirai Line.

Source checked: prices and hours page on the official Yokohama Marine Tower site (Japanese).

横浜マリンタワー
NameYokohama Marine Tower
Address14-1 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Hours /
Closed
Observation floor 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30)
Phone045-664-1100
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗
Official siteOpen the official site ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

Giant Ferris Wheel Cosmo Clock 21 (Yokohama Cosmo World)

This Ferris wheel is 112.5 m tall, one turn takes about 15 minutes, and the fare is ¥1,000. Tickets are sold until 15 minutes before closing, and on Saturday, October 31, 2026 it was open from 11:00 to 22:00. Hours change by day, so check the operating calendar.

Giant Ferris wheel “Art of Light” promotional video (official Yokohama Cosmo World)

It is about a 2-minute walk from Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line, or about 10 minutes on foot from Sakuragicho Station on the JR and city subway lines. There is no dedicated parking.

Sources checked: the Ferris wheel page on the official Yokohama Cosmo World site and the access page on the official site (Japanese).

NameGiant Ferris Wheel Cosmo Clock 21
Address2-8-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Hours /
Closed
Operating days and hours vary by operating calendar (tickets until 15 min before closing)
Phone045-641-6591
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗
Official siteOpen the official site ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

4. Enoshima

Enoshima Sea Candle

This observation lighthouse in the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden costs ¥800 for adults and ¥400 for elementary school children. The garden is open from 9:00 to 20:00 (last entry 19:30). Entry is free on days with no event, and during events it is ¥500 for adults after 17:00.

See the post on Instagram

From December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027 there is “Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027”, with light displays such as light pouring down from the Sea Candle. The nearest station is a 20 to 26 minute walk, crossing Enoshima Benten Bridge and going along Nakamise-dori (you can also use the paid Enoshima Escar).

Sources checked: the prices page on the official Enoshima Sea Candle site and the official notice of “Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027” (Japanese).

NameEnoshima Sea Candle
Address2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
Hours /
Closed
9:00–20:00 (garden last entry 19:30)
Phone0466-23-2444
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗
Official siteOpen the official site ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

5. Chiba

Chiba Port Tower

From the observation floor 113 m above ground you can see the night view of Tokyo Bay, Chiba Port and the Keiyo industrial zone. Admission is ¥420 for adults and ¥200 for elementary and junior high school students, and free for people aged 65 and over who live in Chiba Prefecture. From October to May it is open 9:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and 9:00 to 20:00 on weekends and holidays.

It is about a 12-minute walk from Chiba-Minato Station on the JR Keiyo Line and Chiba Monorail, and there is free parking for 245 cars.

Sources checked: the facility guide and prices page on the official Chiba Port Tower site and the access page (Japanese).

Photo source: photo of Chiba Port Tower (Wikimedia Commons), by Σ64, CC BY 4.0

千葉ポートタワー
Chiba Port Tower. Photo: Σ64 (CC BY 4.0)
NameChiba Port Tower
Address1-chome Chuo-minato, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Chiba (in Chiba Port Park)
Hours /
Closed
October–May: Weekdays 9:00–19:00, weekends and holidays 9:00–20:00; June–September: 9:00–21:00
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗
Official siteOpen the official site ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

Umihotaru Parking Area

This parking area on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line has an observation deck on the 5th floor open 24 hours. Parking is free, and the toll if you make a U-turn at Umihotaru is the same as the one-way Aqua-Line toll.

Even without a car, some of the Aqua-Line highway buses between JR Kawasaki Station and JR Kisarazu Station stop here. The restaurants have different hours for each shop.

Sources checked: the observation deck page on the official Umihotaru site and the FAQ on the official site (Japanese).

海ほたるPA
NameUmihotaru Parking Area
AddressNakajima-chisaki, Kisarazu City, Chiba
Hours /
Closed
Observation deck 24 hours
Phone0438-41-7401
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗
Official siteOpen the official site ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

6. Tokyo

KITTE Garden (the rooftop garden of KITTE Marunouchi)

This rooftop garden looks straight down on the Marunouchi station building of Tokyo Station, and is free to enter until 23:00 on weekdays. It closes at 22:00 on weekends and holidays, and may close depending on the weather. It is about 1,500 square meters.

Source checked: the other facilities page on the official KITTE Marunouchi site (Japanese).

Photo source: photo of KITTE Garden (Wikimedia Commons), by RuinDig/Yuki Uchida, CC BY 4.0

KITTEガーデン
Tokyo Station Marunouchi building seen from KITTE Garden. Photo: RuinDig/Yuki Uchida (CC BY 4.0)
NameKITTE Garden
Address2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Hours /
Closed
Weekdays 11:00–23:00, weekends and holidays 11:00–22:00
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗
Official siteOpen the official site ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

Odaiba Marine Park

This Tokyo metropolitan marine park lets you see the Rainbow Bridge and the city’s night view from the beach. It is a 3-minute walk from Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station or Daiba Station on the Yurikamome line, and 10 minutes on foot from Tokyo Teleport Station on the Rinkai Line.

Sources checked: the Odaiba Marine Park page of the Tokyo Waterfront Area group and its access and parking page (Japanese).

Photo source: photo of Odaiba Marine Park (Wikimedia Commons), by kanesue, CC BY 3.0

お台場海浜公園
Beach of Odaiba Marine Park. Photo: kanesue (CC BY 3.0)
NameOdaiba Marine Park
Address1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo
Phone03-5531-0852
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

Symphony Dinner Cruise

To see the night view over a meal, take the dinner cruise that leaves Hinode Pier at 19:00 and returns at 21:30. It passes under the Rainbow Bridge and goes as far as the Tokyo Gate Bridge and near Haneda Airport. The casual plan is from ¥15,000 on weekdays and ¥16,000 on weekends and holidays, and the course with a reserved window seat is from ¥22,000 on weekdays.

See the post on Instagram

Post from the official Symphony Cruise Instagram

Children under elementary school age cannot board, and elementary school children get 20% off. It is a 1-minute walk from Hinode Station on the Yurikamome line and about 12 minutes on foot from JR Hamamatsucho Station, and there is no parking.

Sources checked: the dinner cruise page on the official Symphony site and the access page (Japanese).

NameSymphony (Hinode Pier)
Address2-7-104 Kaigan, Minato City, Tokyo
Hours /
Closed
Dinner cruise 19:00–21:30
Phone03-3798-8101
MapOpen in Google Maps ↗
Official siteOpen the official site ↗

↑ Back to the comparison table

7. Choosing by purpose

To see the view late at night without spending money, choose the Osanbashi rooftop or Harbor View Park, or KITTE Garden at Tokyo Station.

To look down from a high place, choose Yokohama Marine Tower, open until 22:00.

For a meal together with the night view, choose the Symphony dinner cruise or the restaurant on the 4th floor of Yokohama Marine Tower.

To drive and see it from over the sea, choose Umihotaru.

Common questions

Can I go to the observation floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower?

The “Sky Garden” on the 69th floor is temporarily closed for major renovation of the building. It is scheduled to reopen in 2028 or later.

Which places need a reservation?

Of the 10 places, only the Symphony dinner cruise requires a reservation in advance.

Official information checked: October 31, 2026 (Japan time). Prices and hours may change.

Sources

21 pages we checked

Checked with official pages on October 31, 2026 (Japan time).

Share this page