If you’re visiting this area (probably for the cup noodle museum, let’s be honest!) then it’s absolutely worth spending less than 1,000Yen to go up the Landmark tower. The lift up is very fast, like scary fast, but the actual 360 observation level is well laid out, and an absolute perk was that there was a nice bar up there selling some good craft beers and sparkling wine cocktails!
We luckily snagged a sofa seat overlooking a cloudy Mt.Fuji side whilst the sun was setting, however the view over the city and waterfront itself is worth the visit regardless.
There is no better spot in Yokohama to admire these amazing views of Yokohama harbor, bay, and the Tokyo skyline!
What's more, is that it only costs a maximum of 1000 yen per person (search online for coupons), compared to some 2500-3500 prices in Tokyo. There was zero wait time (we went at sunset) and no overcrowding anywhere. They even have a bar upstairs that sells drinks, snacks and ice cream. There is enough seating for everyone to take a break and not having to sit on the floors like peasants. To top it off, there is minimal glare on the windows from lights in the back, and the windows were clean.
I would 100% come here again and I recommend this to anyone visiting Yokohama!
100% recommend spending the money to go up here! It's an excellent viewpoint of the area. We went up just before sunset so we had to luck of seeing everything before, during and after, it was beautiful. There's a little cafe up there and a gift shop as well as a coin/medallion collectable machine you can then engrave. On one side of the the viewpoint there are chairs and small tables for the cafe area, the rest of the windows have chairs and dimmed light to minimise spoiling the view. We went up on a Thursday evening and it wasn't too busy. There's also a little area you walk through where they have a map of the area projected onto the floor and as you walk over it, it shows you how what used to be in the area. Above each window is a picture naming the areas and buildings you can see. Make sure you don't miss it!
Although when I went up it was a cloudy day, the view was still spectacular so I can only imagine how much more epic it is on a clear skies day/night.
Very kind of then to give a free drink + post card on days that it is cloudy/rainy.
Also the lift up to the 69th floor is rapid! Reaching speeds of up to 750m/min!
Of all the observation decks in the Tokyo/Yokohama region, this one is my absolute favorite.
The observation deck itself is quite spacious. The windows are very large and have sufficient space between the frames that make taking photographs better. The view is just fantastic, especially since Minatomirai is right next to the Landmark Tower.
What is even more amazing is that the ticket only costs 1000 yen! Which is way cheaper than most high rise observatories (Tokyo Skytree is 3500 yen, which is a disappointing experience as well).
Other things I found fascinating was the high speed elevator. The ice cream the cafe served was also unique and delicious, which I found extremely surprising.
