Tokyo is the most populated of Japan's 47 prefectures.[1] In Tokyo, there are 46 buildings and structures that stand taller than 180 metres (591 ft). The tallest structure in the prefecture is Tokyo Sky Tree, a lattice tower that rises 634 metres (2,080 ft), which was completed in 2011.[2][3] It also stands as the tallest structure in Japan, the tallest tower in the world and the 2nd-tallest freestanding structure in the world.[2][4] The tallest building and third-tallest overall structure in Tokyo is the 248-metre-tall (814 ft) Midtown Tower, which was completed in 2007.[3][5] The prefecture's second tallest building is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which rises 48 stories and 243 metres (797 ft) in height.[6] Overall, of the 25 tallest buildings and structures in Japan, 17 are in Tokyo.[4]
Skyscrapers are a relatively recent phenomenon in Japan. Due to aesthetic and engineering concerns,[7] Japan's Building Standard Law set an absolute height limit of 31 metres until 1963, when the limit was abolished in favor of a Floor Area Ratio limit.[8] Following these changes in building regulations, the Kasumigaseki Building was constructed and completed in 1968. Double the height of Japan's previous tallest building—the 17-story Hotel New Otani Tokyo—the Kasumigaseki Building is regarded as Japan's first modern high-rise building, rising 36 stories and 156 metres (512 ft) in height.[7][9] A booming post-war Japanese economy and the hosting of the 1964 Summer Olympics helped lead to a building boom in Tokyo during the 1960s and 70s. Construction continued through the 1980s and 90s as the Japanese asset price bubble rose and fell.[10] Mainland Tokyo is divided into two sections: Western Tokyo and the special wards of Tokyo. All of the prefecture's tallest buildings are within the 23 special wards, which comprise the area formerly incorporated as Tokyo City. Nishi-Shinjuku, a district within Shinjuku, was the prefecture's first major skyscraper development area. Starting with the construction of the Keio Plaza Hotel in the 1971, the district is now home to 13 of Tokyo's 41 tallest skyscrapers.[11]
Tokyo has been the site of many skyscraper construction projects in recent years. Since 2005, 13 buildings rising higher than 180 metres (591 ft) have been completed. As of December 2011, six such buildings are under construction in the prefecture. Several other construction projects planned to exceed the height of 180 metres are proposed for the near future.[12]
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This list ranks Tokyo skyscrapers that stand at least 180 metres (591 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This height includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. Freestanding towers, guyed masts and other not habitable structures are included for comparison purposes; however, they are not ranked.
Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Coordinates | Ward | Notes |
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— | Tokyo Sky Tree*[A] | — | 634 (2,080) | 32 | 2011 | — | Sumida | — |
— | Tokyo Tower[A] | — | 333 (1,091) | 7 | 1958 | — | Minato | — |
1 | Midtown Tower | 248 (814) | 54 | 2007 | Minato | 4th-tallest building in Japan; Tallest building completed in Japan in the 2000s[5][13][14] | ||
2 | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 | 243 (797) | 48 | 1991 | Shinjuku | 7th-tallest building in Japan; Tallest building completed in Tokyo in the 1990s[6][15][16] | ||
3= | NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building | 240 (787) | 27 | 2000 | Shibuya | 8th-tallest building in Japan; Tallest false clock tower in the world; Tallest building in Tokyo by pinnacle height (including antenna)[17][18][19] | ||
3= | Sunshine 60 | 240 (786) | 60 | 1978 | Toshima | 8th-tallest building in Japan; Tallest building completed in Japan in the 1970s[20][21][22] | ||
5 | Roppongi Hills Mori Tower | 238 (781) | 54 | 2003 | Minato | 10th-tallest building in Japan[23][24][25] | ||
6 | Shinjuku Park Tower | 235 (771) | 52 | 1994 | Shinjuku | 11th-tallest building in Japan[26][27][28] | ||
7 | Tokyo Opera City Tower | 234 (769) | 54 | 1996 | Shinjuku | 12th-tallest building in Japan[29][30][31] | ||
8 | Shinjuku Mitsui Building | 224 (734) | 55 | 1974 | Shinjuku | 14th-tallest building in Japan[32][33][34] | ||
9 | Shinjuku Center Building | 223 (732) | 54 | 1979 | Shinjuku | 15th-tallest building in Japan[35][36][37] | ||
10 | Saint Luke's Tower | 221 (724) | 47 | 1994 | Chūō | 16th-tallest building in Japan[38][39][40] | ||
11 | Shiodome City Center | 216 (708) | 43 | 2003 | Minato | 17th-tallest building in Japan[41][42][43] | ||
12 | Dentsu Building | 213 (700) | 48 | 2002 | Minato | 18th-tallest building in Japan[44][45][46] | ||
— | Marcus Island LORAN-C transmitter[A] | — | 213 (699) | — | 2000 | — | Marcus Island[B] | — |
13= | Shinjuku Sumitomo Building | 210 (690) | 52 | 1974 | Shinjuku | 20th-tallest building in Japan[47][48][49] | ||
— | Toshima Incineration Plant[A] | — | 210 (689) | 11 | 1999 | — | Toshima | — |
13= | Shinjuku Nomura Building | 210 (687) | 50 | 1978 | Shinjuku | 20th-tallest building in Japan[50][51][52] | ||
15= | GranTokyo North Tower | 205 (672) | 43 | 2007 | Chiyoda | 23rd-tallest building in Japan[53][54][55] | ||
15= | GranTokyo South Tower | 205 (672) | 42 | 2007 | Chiyoda | 23rd-tallest building in Japan[56][57][58] | ||
17 | Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower | 204 (668) | 50 | 2008 | Shinjuku | 2nd-tallest educational building in the world; 25th-tallest building in Japan[59][60][61] | ||
18 | Izumi Garden Tower | 201 (659) | 45 | 2002 | Minato | 27th-tallest building in Japan[62][63][64] | ||
19= | Sompo Japan Building | 200 (656) | 43 | 1976 | Shinjuku | 28th-tallest building in Japan[65][66][67] | ||
19= | JP Tower* | 200 (656) | 38 | 2012 | Chiyoda | 28th-tallest building in Japan[68][69] | ||
21 | Shin-Marunouchi Building | 198 (648) | 38 | 2007 | Chiyoda | 32nd-tallest building in Japan[70][71][72] | ||
22= | Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower | 195 (641) | 40 | 2011 | Shinjuku | 33rd-tallest building in Japan[73][74] | ||
— | Sky Tower West Tokyo | — | 195 (640) | — | 1989 | — | Nishitōkyō[C] | — |
22= | Harumi Island Triton Square Tower X | 195 (639) | 44 | 2001 | Chūō | 33rd-tallest building in Japan[75][76][77] | ||
22= | Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower | 195 (639) | 39 | 2005 | Chūō | 33rd-tallest building in Japan[78][79][80] | ||
25= | Sannō Park Tower | 194 (638) | 44 | 2000 | Chiyoda | 37th-tallest building in Japan[81][82][83] | ||
25= | Mid Tower | 194 (635) | 58 | 2008 | Chūō | 37th-tallest building in Japan[84][85][86] | ||
25= | Sea Tower | 194 (635) | 58 | 2008 | Chūō | 37th-tallest building in Japan[87][88][89] | ||
28 | Nittele Tower | 193 (633) | 32 | 2003 | Minato | 40th-tallest building in Japan[90][91][92] | ||
29 | Kachidoki View Tower | 192 (631) | 55 | 2010 | Chūō | 41st-tallest building in Japan[93] | ||
30 | Acty Shiodome | 190 (624) | 56 | 2004 | Minato | Tallest all-residential building in Tokyo; 42nd-tallest building in Japan[94][95][96] | ||
31= | Shinjuku I-Land Tower | 189 (621) | 44 | 1995 | Shinjuku | 44th-tallest building in Japan[97][98][99] | ||
31= | Owl Tower | 189 (621) | 52 | 2011 | Toshima | 44th-tallest building in Japan[100][101] | ||
33 | Atago Green Hills Mori Tower | 187 (613) | 42 | 2001 | Minato | 46th-tallest building in Japan[102][103][104] | ||
34= | Cerulean Tower | 184 (604) | 41 | 2001 | Shibuya | 49th-tallest building in Japan[105][106][107] | ||
34= | Sumitomo Real Estate Shinjuku Oak Tower | 184 (603) | 38 | 2003 | Shinjuku | 49th-tallest building in Japan[108][109][110] | ||
36 | Shibuya Hikarie* | 183 (599) | 34 | 2012 | Shibuya | 51st-tallest building in Japan[111][112] | ||
37= | Century Park Tower | 180 (591) | 54 | 1999 | Chūō | 53rd-tallest building in Japan[113][114][115] | ||
37= | NEC Supertower | 180 (591) | 44 | 1990 | Minato | 53rd-tallest building in Japan[116][117][118] | ||
37= | JA Building | 180 (591) | 37 | 2009 | Chiyoda | 53rd-tallest building in Japan[119] | ||
37= | Park City Toyosu Building A | 180 (590) | 52 | 2008 | Kōtō | 53rd-tallest building in Japan[120][121][122] | ||
37= | Keio Plaza Hotel North Tower | 180 (589) | 47 | 1971 | Shinjuku | 53rd-tallest building in Japan[123][124][125] |
This list ranks Tokyo structures that stand at least 180 metres (591 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This height includes spires, architectural details and antenna masts.
Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Coordinates | Structure type | Ward | Notes |
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1 | Tokyo Sky Tree* | 634 (2,080) | 32 | 2011 | lattice tower | Sumida | Tallest tower in the world[2][126][127] | ||
2 | Tokyo Tower | 333 (1,091) | 7 | 1958 | lattice tower | Minato | Tallest free-standing steel structure in the world; 23rd-tallest tower in the world[128][129][130] | ||
3 | Marcus Island LORAN-C transmitter | 213 (699) | — | 2000 | guyed mast | Marcus Island[B] | Located on Marcus Island, an isolated island in the Pacific Ocean[131] | ||
4 | Toshima Incineration Plant | 210 (689) | 11 | 1999 | chimney | Toshima | Tallest incinerator chimney in the world[132] | ||
5 | Sky Tower West Tokyo | 195 (640) | — | 1989 | tower | Nishitōkyō[C] | Tallest structure in Western Tokyo[133] |
Name | Height m (ft) |
Year built |
Year destroyed |
Structure type |
Location | Notes |
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1st Iwo Jima LORAN-C transmission mast | 412 (1,350) | 1963 | 1965 | guyed mast | Iwo Jima[D] | Collapsed and replaced[134] |
1st Marcus Island LORAN-C transmission mast | 412 (1,350) | 1964 | 1985 | guyed mast | Marcus Island | Dismantled and replaced by smaller one[135] |
2nd Iwo Jima LORAN-C transmission mast | 412 (1,350) | 1965 | 1993 | guyed mast | Iwo Jima | Dismantled[136] |
2nd Marcus Island LORAN-C transmission mast | 213 (700) | 1986 | 2000 | guyed mast | Marcus Island | Dismantled and replaced[137] |
This lists buildings and free-standing structures that are under construction in Tokyo and are planned to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft). Any buildings that have been topped out but are not completed are also included.
Name | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Ward | Notes |
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Tokyo Sky Tree* | 634 (2,080) | 32 | 2011 | Sumida | Tallest structure in Japan[2][126][127] |
Loop Line #2 Shimbashi/Toranomon Redevelopment Project Zone III | 256 (838) | 52 | 2014 | Minato | When completed, it will be the tallest building in Tokyo[138][139] |
Toranomon-Roppongi Area Redevelopment Project | 207 (678) | 47 | 2012 | Minato | [140][141] |
JP Tower* | 200 (656) | 38 | 2012 | Chiyoda | Incorporates the facade of the current Tokyo Central Post Office building into its base[68][69] |
Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo head Office Building | 200 (656) | 33 | 2013 | Chiyoda | |
Ōtemachi 1-6 Plan | 200 (655) | 38 | 2014 | Chiyoda | [142][143] |
Shibuya Hikarie* | 183 (599) | 34 | 2012 | Shibuya | [111][112] |
This lists buildings that are approved for construction in Tokyo and are planned to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft).
Name | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Ward | Notes |
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Nishi-Tomihisa Redevelopment | 191 (628) | 55 | 2015 | Shinjuku | Construction is scheduled to start in January 2012[144][145][146] |
Minami-Ikebukuro 2-chome A District Redevelopment | 189 (620) | 49 | 2015 | Toshima | Construction is scheduled to start in September 2011[147] |
Tsukishima 1-chome 3, 4, 5 Redevelopment Project | 187 (614) | 53 | 2015 | Chūō | Construction is scheduled to start in February 2012[148] |
This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Tokyo and are planned to rise at least 180 metres (591 ft).
Name | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Ward | Notes |
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Roppongi 3-chome East District Redevelopment | 250 (820) | 42 | 2015 | Minato | Construction is planned to start in 2012 |
Akasaka 1-chome Redevelopment | 220 (722) | 43 | 2015 | Minato | Construction is planned to start in 2012[149] |
Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome Centre North District Redevelopment Project | 209 (686) | 55 | 2016 | Shinjuku | Construction is planned to start in 2013[150] |
Toyosu 2-3 Chome Redevelopment 2-1 Block Tower A | 180 (591) | 31 | 2016 | Koto | Construction is planned to start in 2013 |
This is a list of buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Tokyo. It should be noted that since its completion in 2011, Tokyo Sky Tree has been the tallest structure in Tokyo as well as in Japan, overtaking Tokyo Tower.
Name | Years as tallest | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Ward | Notes |
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Ryōunkaku | 1890–1923 | 69 (225) | 12 | Taitō | [151] |
Old Marunouchi Building | 1923–1936 | 33 (109) | 8 | Chiyoda | [152] |
National Diet Building | 1936–1964 | 65 (215) | 9 | Chiyoda | [153] |
Hotel New Otani Tokyo | 1964–1968 | 72 (237) | 17 | Chiyoda | [9] |
Kasumigaseki Building | 1968–1970 | 156 (512) | 36 | Chiyoda | [154] |
World Trade Center Building | 1970–1971 | 163 (533) | 40 | Minato | [155] |
Keio Plaza Hotel North Tower | 1971–1974 | 180 (589) | 47 | Shinjuku | [123] |
Shinjuku Sumitomo Building | 1974–1974 | 210 (690) | 52 | Shinjuku | [47] |
Shinjuku Mitsui Building | 1974–1978 | 224 (734) | 55 | Shinjuku | [32] |
Sunshine 60 | 1978–1991 | 240 (786) | 60 | Toshima | [20] |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 | 1991–2007 | 243 (797) | 48 | Shinjuku | [6] |
Midtown Tower | 2007–present | 248 (814) | 54 | Minato | [5] |
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