Telecom Center Observatory photo guide
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Things to photograph at Telecom Center
- Odaiba
- Port area of Tokyo
- Rainbow Bridge
- Tokyo Gate Bridge
- Tokyo skyline
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
Photography tips
- Tripods are allowed.
- Glare on the windows.
- There are tables and ledges to rest your camera for long exposures (so you mightn’t even need a tripod).
Telecom Center details
See the observatory’s location, opening hours, and other details on the official website.
Photo spots near Telecom Center
- Rainbow Bridge
- Statue of Liberty
- Tokyo Big Sight (conference and convention center)
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. Leave questions and comments below.
Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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