After Dark · Tokyo Bay · Shinjuku
Tokyo Night Helicopter Tour
Fifty minutes over Tokyo at night on a private charter for one to four: past both of the city's towers, then over the lights of Shinjuku and Shibuya, from Chiba Wangan Heliport on the bay.
- 50 minutes Duration
- 50 Minutes Over the Lights
- 1 to 4 Private Charter
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the 50-Minute Night Flight Includes
A private 50-minute flight over both towers and the west of the city, a briefing, and a photo on the pad if you ask.
Highlights
- Enjoy the Tokyo Sky Tree from right beside it!
- You can fly along the beautifully illuminated Tokyo Bay coastline!
- It is also perfect for a marriage proposal!
What's Included
- Tokyo Premium Cruise (50min)
Good to know: The event may be cancelled in case of inclement weather or equipment failure. · Please note that in the event of sudden adverse weather conditions such as torrential rain or lightning, or in the case of any aircraft malfunction, the captain may determine that safe operation cannot be ensured and the flight may be cancelled, even on the day of the flight or after you have arrived at the heliport. · We kindly ask for your understanding in advance. · In the event of a weather-related cancellation or equipment failure, we will offer either a reschedule to an alternative date and time, or a full cancellation of your booking. Should you choose to cancel, no cancellation fee will be charged and a full refund will be issued. · Not suitable for: People over 264 lbs (120 kg), People diving up to 24 hours prior
How a Tokyo Night Flight Works
Book after sunset, send the passenger details, and be at the heliport half an hour early.
Book After Sunset
A slot before sunset flies in daylight. Sunset is around 4.30 pm in December and 7 pm in June.
Mind 19:00
Before 19:00 the flight may not be able to head towards Tokyo Tower; staff contact you to change the time or refund you in full.
Send the Details
Names, ages and weights for everyone; missing details can mean you are refused boarding. No passenger over 120 kg.
Fly for 50 Minutes
Arrive 30 minutes early for the briefing, then fly the towers, Shinjuku and Shibuya.
Photo Gallery
Tokyo at Night From the Air
Photos from the 50-minute night flight listing on GetYourGuide.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Tokyo Night Helicopter Flights Compared
The night options side by side. Prices as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026.
| Feature | LONGEST 50-Minute Premium Night Flight | Skytree and Tokyo Tower Flight | Private Flight from Tokyo Heliport |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (October 2026) | US$598 per person | US$416 per person | US$574 for up to 3 |
| Flight time | 50 minutes | 30 minutes | 10, 20 or 30 minutes |
| Route | Both towers, Shinjuku, Shibuya | Skytree, Tokyo Tower, the lit bay | Bay and Tokyo Tower up to Shibuya and Shinjuku |
| Takes off from | Chiba Wangan Heliport | Chiba Wangan Heliport | Tokyo Heliport, Shin-Kiba |
| Rating | New, no reviews yet | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 4.9 (28 reviews) |
| Check Availability | See the 30-Minute Flight | See the Private Flight |
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The Guide
Flying Tokyo After Dark: Which Flight, and What Time to Book
Fifty minutes or thirty, sunset or full dark, and the 19:00 rule to know before you pick a slot.
For the longest night flight over Tokyo, book the 50-Minute Premium Helicopter Night Flight. It is a private charter for one to four, run by Space Aviation from Chiba Wangan Heliport: out across the bay to Tokyo Tower and the Skytree, the two towers the operator calls the W Tower, then west over the lights of Shinjuku and Shibuya, and back along the lit shore. It costs from US$598 a person (checked October 2026); the operator’s own price is ¥250,000 and up, varying with the number of passengers. It is new on GetYourGuide, with no reviews yet.
The same operator runs the 30-minute Skytree and Tokyo Tower flight from the same heliport, rated 5.0 from 30 reviews, and reviewers of that one describe the night views as breathtaking; one flew in the rainy season with a typhoon on the way and still had a clear night. The 50-minute flight is the longer version, with Shinjuku and Shibuya added.
The time you book matters
Two rules on the listing decide what you see. A flight booked before sunset flies in daylight, so for the lights pick a slot after dark: sunset in Tokyo is around 4.30 pm in December and 7 pm in late June. And a flight booked before 19:00 may not be able to head towards Tokyo Tower because of flight restrictions; after you book, staff contact you to move the time or refund you in full if the change does not suit you. In summer that means booking late; in winter a 19:00 slot is already well after dark.
Fifty minutes or thirty?
If both towers are what you want, the 30-minute flight covers them, from US$416 a person, with the most reviews of any Tokyo flight. The 50-minute flight adds the skyscrapers and the crossing districts to the west, which the 30-minute route does not list. For a private flight closer to central Tokyo, the private flights from Tokyo Heliport take off from Shin-Kiba.
Choose the length:
50-Minute Premium Night Flight
Both towers, then Shinjuku and Shibuya, on a private charter for one to four.
Check dates →Skytree and Tokyo Tower Flight
Close beside the Skytree, round Tokyo Tower and back along the lit bay; by day or after dark.
Check the 30-minute flight →Prices and review counts as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026, not a quote: some flights are priced per person and some per helicopter, and the price changes with the number of passengers, the flight length and the date you pick.
Getting to Chiba Wangan Heliport at night
The heliport is in Mihama, Chiba City, facing Aqualink Chiba on the east side of Inage Seaside Park, not in Tokyo itself, and two reviewers of the 30-minute flight found it hard to reach or to find. The JR Keiyo Line runs along this shore from Tokyo Station; allow plenty of time, take a taxi for the last part, and keep the address from your booking to show the driver. Be there at least 30 minutes before take-off for the briefing. The heliport guide compares it with Tokyo Heliport.
If the weather turns
In sudden bad weather such as torrential rain or lightning, or if the aircraft has a fault, the captain can cancel even on the day or after you have arrived at the heliport. You are then offered a new date and time or a full cancellation with no fee. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before covers your own change of plans.
Tokyo's Lights, for Fifty Minutes
A 50-minute private night flight over both towers and then Shinjuku and Shibuya, for one to four, from Chiba Wangan Heliport. New on GetYourGuide, from US$598 a person as of October 2026, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Starting from US$598 per person (50 minutes; checked October 2026).
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Tokyo Night Helicopter Tour FAQ
Questions about flying over Tokyo after dark, answered in the first sentence.
From US$598 a person for the 50-minute night flight, or US$416 a person for the 30-minute Skytree and Tokyo Tower flight flown after dark (GetYourGuide, October 2026). The operator quotes ¥250,000 and up for the 50-minute charter, varying with the number of passengers.
After sunset, and after 19:00 if you want to be sure of Tokyo Tower. On the night flight a slot before sunset flies in daylight, and a slot before 19:00 may not be able to head towards Tokyo Tower; staff then offer a new time or a full refund.
The captain decides on the day whether it is safe to fly, and cancels if the weather or the aircraft is not right. On the night flight that can happen even on the day, and you then get a new date or a fee-free refund.
Yes, on the longer flights that go west. The 50-minute night flight passes over Shinjuku and Shibuya, and the 30-minute private flight from Tokyo Heliport also covers Shibuya and Shinjuku.
From Chiba Wangan Heliport in Mihama, Chiba City, by Inage Seaside Park. Both the 50-minute night flight and the Skytree and Tokyo Tower flight use it; allow time to get there and take a taxi for the last part.
Still have questions? Email us at info@tokyo-helicopter-tour.com