Hills House Sky Room Café&Bar

Not too many places in the US offer a view like this without paying something. It was relatively cheap. About $4 US and a drink from a coffe bar. (The price for the coffee double the normal street price.) Cool place (especially summer) to take pics and relax in a serene setting on the 34th floor looking towards Tokyo Tower. The tower will light up around sunset. Hotel info or service desk will help direct you to the S2 elevator on 2nd floor to ride to the coffee shop. No tour busses at this residential highrise so you wont see any chaotic crowds like at Tokyo Tower but the train is not a long walk. Elevator or stairs down to the 33rd floor viewing area.

There are very limited options for food and drink. Admission fee for two people is 1000 yen and an espresso is around 800 yen. You can get arguably one of the best views of Tokyo Tower up close so if that’s what you’re after then this place is definitely worth a visit!

Located in Azabudai hills tower, go to the main lift lobby area and go up the escalator, from there you’ll see a signage about having to pay a 500Y cover charge when you’re up there. Take the escalator straight up to level 34, there’s no need to exchange a pass or inform anyone. Once you’re up there, there are staff to ensure you do not bypass without paying. Coffee is 850Y for a standard iced latte, with the 500Y cover charge it became a very expensive coffee. Coffee is decent, nothing fancy but enjoyable. But it’s still nice if you’re looking somewhere quiet and peaceful to stare at the skyline. From the building, you get a very clear shot of Tokyo tower, the closest I’ve seen it from. I didn’t stay long as I wanted to explore other parts of this new area of Tokyo, but I still enjoyed my visit.

I would recommend a visit, as long as you are clear on what to expect you will not be disappointed. Simple summary - 500yen admission fee + a drink and you can stay as long as want. Drinks are pretty good, they have standard teas and coffee + seasonal drinks. The food offer is very limited - crisps, a few croissants options, ice cream and a few options of dry fruits/nuts. 2 floor: 34 - coffee shop / 33 - main view platform You can take a big staircase between the 2 floors or use the elevator. Spacious and calm space. Don’t miss the view from the windows on the 34th floor opposite to the tissues and sugar station. Disable and stroller friendly: elevator availability all the way up and between the 2 floors

It seems as though the free entry to Azabudai Hills Observation deck was only in the first few weeks of opening. It is now ¥500 entry fee and with a 1 drink minimum. This is heavily policed as you are fed straight from the lift into a queue for the cafe. The additional cost would keep the crowds in control and you could get a coffee for around ¥500 or a glass of wine like I did for ¥700 - so its really not that expensive for the experience. Great views of the city with huge high ceiling windows. Need to access it from the basement floor of the office towers. Took a few minutes to work this out. Good alternative to the crowded tourist circus at Tokyo Tower.