Photo Spot · Shiba / Higashi-Azabu

Tokyo Tower from Akabanebashi Crossing 赤羽橋交差点からの東京タワー

Step out of Akabanebashi Station and Tokyo Tower fills the sky above the intersection, the easiest no-climb, full-height view of the tower with traffic trails underneath.

About

Akabanebashi is the station many locals use for Tokyo Tower precisely because of this view: from the crossing of Sakurada-dori and the Route 3 ring road, the tower stands about 350 m away, close enough to look monumental but far enough to fit in a frame with a standard zoom. At night the tower's orange Landmark Light or the coloured Diamond Veil illumination towers over streams of car headlights, which makes it a favourite for long exposures. The surrounding pavements and pedestrian crossings give a few slightly different angles, including one with the tower rising over the trees of Shiba Park.

Highlights

• Full-height tower framed above a busy Tokyo intersection
• Car light trails underneath for long exposures
• Two-minute walk from the station exit
• Alternative angles with Shiba Park's trees
• Changing illumination colours for special events

Tips

• For light trails, rest the camera on a railing or use a mini tripod against a wall: 2-5 s at f/8, ISO 100.
• Stay on the pavement and away from crossing ramps; police will move you on if you block pedestrians.
• Check the official site for special illumination nights.
• Walk on to Shiba Park and Zojoji for different foregrounds within 10 minutes.

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