Telecom Center Observatory photo guide

Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower and city skyline at night

Telecom Center Observatory in Odaiba is great for one thing. It has a killer view that you will find hard to match in Tokyo. If you want a unique photo of two iconic places in this city, it is the best place to go. I love it too.

Those iconic places are Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower behind it. Odaiba is in front of them. The city skyline is everywhere else! During the day, it looks good.

Telecom Center building in Odaiba
The Telecom Center building.

But if the weather is kind, the sunsets will be incredible. And so will the nights. If forced to choose, I don’t know which I’d pick. One is about the sky, and the other is about seeing the city come alive. Both are excellent.

You can also photograph Odaiba’s Ferris Wheel and Tokyo Skytree from the same windows. On the other side of the same window, you might see Mt. Fuji if you luck out with the weather. That is something I haven’t been lucky with yet!

Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower
Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, and Tokyo Tower on a cloudy day.

The views from the other windows are average. You can see Tokyo Gate Bridge to the east, but a port is between it and the observatory. It’s not very interesting unless there is some maritime traffic.

Tokyo Gate Bridge and port area
Tokyo Gate Bridge at night.

In the southern corner are the Aomi Container Area and Haneda Airport. To photograph the airport, you’ll need a good zoom lens. So, in all honesty, some of the views aren’t impressive. Skip them and concentrate on Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower.

Toyosu tower apartments, Giant Sky Wheel Ferris Wheel and Tokyo Skytree
Toyosu tower apartments, Giant Sky Wheel Ferris Wheel and Tokyo Skytree.

One problem with this observatory is that it doesn’t have a full 360’ view, only about 270’. And as it is only twenty-one floors up, it isn’t that high.

What can you photograph at Telecom Center?

Here is a partial list of some of the things you can photograph from the observatory:

  • Odaiba
  • Port area of Tokyo
  • Rainbow Bridge
  • Tokyo Gate Bridge
  • Tokyo skyline
  • Tokyo Skytree
  • Tokyo Tower

Photography tips

  • Tripods are allowed.
  • You’ll be shooting inside, so be prepared for glare on the windows.
  • There are tables and ledges to rest your camera for long exposures (so you mightn’t even need a tripod).
Odaiba area at sunset
Odaiba area at sunset.

Telecom Center details

See the observatory’s location, opening hours, and other details on the official website.

Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower at sunset
Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower at sunset.

Other photo spots near Telecom Center

Conclusion

Telecom Center should be on your list if you want a good picture of Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower together. It also has free WIFI and binoculars, which is nice. And, as you can use tripods, it is worthwhile going there for that one shot.

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