Sunrise and Sunsetin Tokyo, Japan
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Sunrise
Sunset
The sun is 13 hours 17 minutes above the horizon (the length of the day).
Astronomical dawn (first rays of light) begins at 3:29 AM and at 7:50 PM it is completely dark (the end of astronomical twilight).
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2026, Wednesday | 5:28 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 34m |
| 2 April 2026, Thursday | 5:26 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 36m |
| 3 April 2026, Friday | 5:25 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 38m |
| 4 April 2026, Saturday | 5:23 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 41m |
| 5 April 2026, Sunday | 5:22 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 43m |
| 6 April 2026, Monday | 5:20 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 45m |
| 7 April 2026, Tuesday | 5:19 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 47m |
| 8 April 2026, Wednesday | 5:18 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 49m |
| 9 April 2026, Thursday | 5:16 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 52m |
| 10 April 2026, Friday | 5:15 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 54m |
| 11 April 2026, Saturday | 5:14 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 56m |
| 12 April 2026, Sunday | 5:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 58m |
| 13 April 2026, Monday | 5:11 AM | 6:12 PM | 13h 00m |
| 14 April 2026, Tuesday | 5:10 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 03m |
| 15 April 2026, Wednesday | 5:08 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 05m |
| 16 April 2026, Thursday | 5:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 13h 07m |
| 17 April 2026, Friday | 5:06 AM | 6:15 PM | 13h 09m |
| 18 April 2026, Saturday | 5:04 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 11m |
| 19 April 2026, Sunday | 5:03 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 13m |
| 20 April 2026, Monday | 5:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 13h 15m |
| 21 April 2026, Tuesday | 5:01 AM | 6:18 PM | 13h 17m |
| 22 April 2026, Wednesday | 4:59 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 19m |
| 23 April 2026, Thursday | 4:58 AM | 6:20 PM | 13h 22m |
| 24 April 2026, Friday | 4:57 AM | 6:21 PM | 13h 24m |
| 25 April 2026, Saturday | 4:56 AM | 6:22 PM | 13h 26m |
| 26 April 2026, Sunday | 4:55 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 28m |
| 27 April 2026, Monday | 4:53 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 30m |
| 28 April 2026, Tuesday | 4:52 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 32m |
| 29 April 2026, Wednesday | 4:51 AM | 6:25 PM | 13h 34m |
| 30 April 2026, Thursday | 4:50 AM | 6:26 PM | 13h 36m |
Tokyo sits on the western shore of Tokyo Bay. Sunrise is visible over the open water to the east, sunset behind the Kanto mountain range to the west, with Mount Fuji on the horizon on clear days. The city has numerous free waterfront parks and paid observation decks at various heights.
Best sunrise spots in Tokyo
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Kasai Rinkai Park
Large bayside park with an unobstructed eastern horizon across Tokyo Bay. Free entry, open 24 hours. JR Keiyo Line to Kasai-Rinkaikoen station, 2-minute walk.
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Mount Takao
Summit at 599 meters with a wide eastern view over the Tokyo metro area. Keio Line from Shinjuku to Takaosanguchi (50 min), then Trail 1 takes about 90 minutes on foot. Cable car available from 8:00 for 950 yen round trip.
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Takeshiba Pier
Small waterfront area facing east across the harbor. Open around the clock, no fee. Takeshiba station (Yurikamome Line), 1-minute walk.
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Odaiba Seaside Park
The east-facing artificial beach looks across Tokyo Bay with a flat horizon over the water. Free, accessible around the clock.
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Sumida Park
Riverside promenade on the east bank with a clear view east alongside Tokyo Skytree. Open 24 hours, free. Asakusa station (Ginza Line or Tobu Skytree Line), 5-minute walk.
Best sunset spots in Tokyo
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Tokyo Tower
Main Deck at 150 meters has west-facing windows toward Mount Fuji. Open until 23:00 (last entry 22:30). Admission from 1,200 yen. Akabanebashi station (Oedo Line), 6-minute walk.
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Shibuya Sky
Open-air rooftop at 229 meters on Shibuya Scramble Square. The west side overlooks Yoyogi Park toward Mount Fuji. Tickets around 2,000 yen, open until 22:30. Directly above Shibuya station.
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Odaiba Seaside Park
The northwest-facing promenade has a direct view of Rainbow Bridge and the Minato ward skyline. Yurikamome Line to Odaiba-Kaihinkoen station, 3-minute walk.
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Sumida Park
The west bank terrace faces west across the river. Benches along the 1-km walkway between Azumabashi and Kototoibashi bridges.