Japan From Above: The Ultimate Top 50 Skyscraper Ranking

When visiting Japan, you might think of ancient temples and beautiful shrines. But look up, and you’ll find some of the most advanced engineering and stunning modern architecture in the world! From Tokyo’s trendy hubs to Osaka’s vibrant streets and Nagoya’s tech-driven landscape, Japan’s skyline is packed with giants.

Here is the definitive guide to Japan’s tallest buildings, including what makes them special for global travelers.

🗼 The Legendary Landmarks (For Reference)

Before jumping into the skyscraper ranking, let’s look at Japan’s iconic towers. Note: These are free-standing towers, not traditional “buildings” with floors all the way up, but they define Japan’s horizon!

Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー)
- Height: 634.0m (2,080 ft) | Completed: 2012 (Tokyo, Sumida)
- What to know: The tallest tower in the world! It offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the entire Tokyo metropolis, and on a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji.
Tokyo Tower (東京タワー)
- Height: 333.0m (1,092 ft) | Completed: 1958 (Tokyo, Minato)
- What to know: Japan’s beloved mid-century icon. Modeled after the Eiffel Tower, its striking red-and-white lattice design is beautifully illuminated at night.

🏢 Top 50 Skyscraper Rankings & Highlights

Here is the countdown of Japan’s 50 tallest buildings. Keep an eye out for observation decks, luxury hotels, and shopping malls inside them!

🥇 The Top 3: The Ultimate Giants

1. Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower (麻布台ヒルズ森JPタワー)
- Height: 325.40m | Floors: 64 | Completed: 2023 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: The Tallest Building in Japan! This brand-new mega-complex feels like a modern village, featuring a massive digital art museum (teamLab Borderless), luxury shopping, and luxury residences.
2. Abeno Harukas (あべのハルカス)
- Height: 300.0m | Floors: 60 | Completed: 2014 (Osaka, Abeno)
- Highlight: Located in southern Osaka, this was Japan’s first “supertall” skyscraper. The “Harukas 300” observation deck offers an open-air roof corridor with dramatic views of Osaka and Kyoto.
3. Yokohama Landmark Tower (横浜ランドマークタワー)
- Height: 296.33m | Floors: 70 | Completed: 1993 (Yokohama, Nishi)
- Highlight: Held the title of Japan’s tallest building for 20 years. Located in the beautiful Minato Mirai harbor district, it boasts one of the fastest elevators in the world, whisking you to the 69th-floor “Sky Garden.”

🥈 The Top 4–10: High-Tech Hubs and New Eras

4. Toranomon Hills Station Tower (虎ノ門ヒルズステーションタワー)
- Height: 265.75m | Floors: 49 | Completed: 2023 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: Directly connected to the subway station, this tower features “TOKYO NODE,” a futuristic facility blending art, tech, and entertainment.
5. Azabudai Hills Residence B (麻布台ヒルズレジデンスB)
- Height: 262.82m | Floors: 64 | Completed: 2025 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: The tallest residential building (apartment) in Japan! A stunning luxury living space redefining urban life.
6. SiS Rinku Tower (SiSりんくうタワー)
- Height: 256.1m | Floors: 56 | Completed: 1996 (Osaka, Izumisano)
- Highlight: Located right across from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Perfect for a final shopping spree at the nearby premium outlets before flying home.
7. Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building (大阪府咲洲庁舎)
- Height: 256.0m | Floors: 55 | Completed: 1995 (Osaka, Suminoe)
- Highlight: Located on a man-made island in Osaka Bay. Known as “Cosmo Tower,” it offers incredible panoramic ocean views.
8. Toranomon Hills Mori Tower (虎ノ門ヒルズ森タワー)
- Height: 255.5m | Floors: 52 | Completed: 2014 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: Guarded by “Toranomon,” a cute white cat-robot mascot inspired by Doraemon. Features the luxury hotel Andaz Tokyo.
9. TOFROM YAESU TOWER (TOFROM YAESU TOWER)
- Height: 249.72m | Floors: 51 | Completed: 2026 (Tokyo, Chuo)
- Highlight: A brand-new landmark soaring right next to Tokyo Station, changing the face of the historic Yaesu gate.
10. Midtown Tower (ミッドタウン・タワー)
- Height: 248.1m | Floors: 54 | Completed: 2007 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: The centerpiece of Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi. It hosts The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, and is surrounded by gorgeous green parks and art museums.

🥉 Rankings 11–30: Regional Pride and Shinjuku Classics

11. Midland Square (ミッドランドスクエア) | 247.00m / 47F / 2006 (Nagoya)
- Highlight: The tallest building in Central Japan (Nagoya). Features a unique outdoor open-air observation deck called the “Sky Promenade.”
12. JR Central Towers – Office Tower (JRセントラルタワーズオフィスタワー) | 245.1m / 51F / 1999 (Nagoya)
- Highlight: Rising directly above Nagoya Station. It was certified by Guinness as the world’s tallest station building complex.
13. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1 (東京都庁第一本庁舎) | 243.4m / 48F / 1991 (Tokyo, Shinjuku)
- Highlight: A tourist favorite! Designed by legendary architect Kenzo Tange. It offers FREE admission to its two observation decks.
14. NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building (NTTドコモ代々木ビル) | 239.85m / 27F / 2000 (Tokyo, Shibuya)
- Highlight: Often compared to the Empire State Building in New York. The massive clock face makes it look like a futuristic wizard’s tower from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
15. Sunshine 60 (サンシャイン60) | 239.7m / 60F / 1978 (Tokyo, Toshima)
- Highlight: Located in Ikebukuro (an anime/otaku culture hotspot). The observatory “Tembou Park” is an indoor park-like experience with real grass and family-friendly spaces.
16. Tokyo Midtown Yaesu – Yaesu Central Tower (東京ミッドタウン八重洲) | 238.2m / 45F / 2022 (Tokyo, Chuo)
- Highlight: Connected directly to Tokyo Station. It houses the ultra-luxurious Bulgari Hotel Tokyo.
17. Roppongi Hills Mori Tower (六本木ヒルズ森タワー) | 238.05m / 54F / 2003 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: A cultural hub featuring the Mori Art Museum at the top. Its “Tokyo City View” deck is world-famous for night photography.
18. Azabudai Hills Residence A (麻布台ヒルズレジデンスA) | 237.20m / 54F / 2023 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: Part of the high-end Azabudai Hills development, prioritizing green living and sleek design.
19. Shinjuku Park Tower (新宿パークタワー) | 235.0m / 52F / 1994 (Tokyo, Shinjuku)
- Highlight: Famous for hosting the Park Hyatt Tokyo, the iconic hotel featured in the Hollywood movie “Lost in Translation.”
20. Tokyo Opera City Tower (東京オペラシティタワー) | 234.371m / 54F / 1996 (Tokyo, Shinjuku)
- Highlight: Home to a world-class concert hall, art galleries, and restaurants with soaring views.
21. Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower (住友不動産六本木グランドタワー) | 230.76m / 40F / 2016 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: Features one of the largest and passenger-capacity elevators in Japan.
22. Shibuya Scramble Square – East Tower (渋谷スクランブルスクエア東棟) | 229.706m / 47F / 2019 (Tokyo, Shibuya)
- Highlight: An absolute must-visit! The “SHIBUYA SKY” rooftop observation deck lets you look straight down onto the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing. (Booking tickets in advance is highly recommended!)
23. BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA S TOWER (BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA S TOWER) | 228.88m / 43F / 2025 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: A brand-new waterfront redevelopment project combining views of Tokyo Bay and urban luxury.
24. JR Central Towers – Hotel Tower (JRセントラルタワーズホテルタワー) | 226.0m / 53F / 1999 (Nagoya)
- Highlight: Twin tower to No.12. Houses the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, right above the Shinkansen (bullet train) gates.
25. Tokyu Kabukicho Tower (東急歌舞伎町タワー) | 225m / 48F / 2023 (Tokyo, Shinjuku)
- Highlight: Located in Tokyo’s biggest nightlife district. It’s packed with entertainment, an arcade, a cinema, live music venues, and neon-lit food halls.
26. Shinjuku Mitsui Building (新宿三井ビルディング) | 223.6m / 55F / 1974 (Tokyo, Shinjuku)
- Highlight: A historic black-facade giant that pioneered Shinjuku’s skyscraper district in the 1970s.
27. Shinjuku Center Building (新宿センタービル) | 222.95m / 54F / 1979 (Tokyo, Shinjuku)
- Highlight: Another classic Shinjuku monolith, beautifully reflecting the architectural boom of Japan’s economic bubble era.
28. Toranomon Hills Residential Tower (虎ノ門ヒルズレジデンシャルタワー) | 221.55m / 54F / 2022 (Tokyo, Minato)
- Highlight: High-end residential living with top-tier wellness facilities and spa access.
29. St. Luke’s Tower (聖路加セントルークスタワー) | 220.63m / 48F / 1994 (Tokyo, Chuo)
- Highlight: Located near the Sumida River, offering elegant views of Tokyo’s historic Tsukiji area and waterfront.
30. JR Gate Tower (JRゲートタワー) | 220m / 46F / 2017 (Nagoya)
- Highlight: Adjoining Nagoya Station, it holds a massive shopping complex featuring Bic Camera and Uniqlo.

🏢 Rankings 31–50: Quick View of the Modern Landmarks

Rank	Building Name	Height	Location	Year
31	Shiodome City Center	215.75m	Tokyo	2003
32	Sumitomo Fudosan Tokyo Mita Garden Tower	215.0m	Tokyo	2023
33	Dentsu Headquarters Building	213.337m	Tokyo	2002
34	Act Tower	213.0m	Hamamatsu	1994
35	Shinjuku Sumitomo Building	211.38m	Tokyo	1974
36	The Kitahama	209.35m	Osaka	2009
37	Tokyo Node (Toranomon Hills Mori Tower – Loop)	207.0m	Tokyo	2014
38	GranTokyo North Tower	204.9m	Tokyo	2007
39	GranTokyo South Tower	204.5m	Tokyo	2007
40	Park Tower Nishishinjuku	200.0m	Tokyo	2024
41	Otemachi Tower	199.7m	Tokyo	2014
42	JP Tower	199.7m	Tokyo	2013
43	Mid Tower	199.6m	Tokyo	2008
44	Sea Tower	199.6m	Tokyo	2008
45	Shin-Marunouchi Building	197.6m	Tokyo	2007
46	Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower	195.21m	Tokyo	2011
47	Engyo Station Building (Abashiri Project)	195.0m	Tokyo	2024
48	Marunouchi Building	194.35m	Tokyo	2002
49	Tower Mansion (Toranomon Area)	193.5m	Tokyo	2021
50	Umeda Sky Building	193.0m	Osaka	1993

💡 Pro-Traveler Tips for Enjoying Japan’s Skyscrapers:

Golden Hour is Best: Visit observation decks roughly 30 minutes before sunset to experience both the daytime scenery and the transition into Japan’s neon-lit nightlife.
Combine with Train Travel: Many of these buildings (like those in Nagoya, Tokyo Station, and Shibuya) sit directly on top of major train stations. They make perfect rainy-day itineraries since you never have to step outside!
Check for Rooftop Bars: Some towers, like Shibuya Scramble Square or Roppongi Hills, offer open-air spaces where you can feel the wind at 200+ meters above the ground.

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