Tokyo City View New Year Sunrise Event

Seeing that it boasts one of the best views in the whole of Tokyo, Roppongi Hills is an obvious choice if you’re hoping to catch the first sunrise of the New Year. While it’s not the rooftop outdoor Sky Deck, which closed in 2024, you’ll get to watch from the indoor Sky Gallery 1, some 250 metres above sea level. The observatory features 11-metre-tall floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a stunning panorama of Tokyo with the rising sun as a magnificent backdrop. If you'd like to take part, you need to register via the Japanese-language application form by December 25; be sure to purchase a slot (up to five people per slot) while supplies last, as it is a first-come, first-served system.