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The Best Helicopter Tours in Tokyo

Ranked, reviewed and price-checked — 11 Tokyo helicopter tours compared, starting from $514.

Why fly over Tokyo?

Tokyo is the largest metropolis on earth, and a helicopter tour is the only way to grasp its true scale. Departing from Urayasu Heliport (near Tokyo Disney) or the Shin-Kiba helipad, scenic flights cross Tokyo Bay before climbing over the Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba and the futuristic Tokyo Skytree. Routes typically continue west over Roppongi Hills, Shibuya and the Imperial Palace before banking south for views of Tokyo Tower against the dense urban grid. On the clearest winter mornings, Mount Fuji rises 100 km to the south-west — and longer charter flights can circle the volcano itself, landing at a Yamanashi-side hangar for the return. Night flights are particularly cinematic, with millions of LED-lit windows turning the city into a constellation.

For a full overview of operators, departure points and routes, see our Tokyo helicopter tours hub — or browse all destinations worldwide.

Our Picks

Top 8 helicopter tours in Tokyo

Ranked by review score, traveller volume and route quality.

1
Private Helicopter Tour Over Tokyo Bay (10-Min)
4.9 (50) 10 min
A trial plan for those who want to experience flying over Tokyo in a helicopter. Recommended for families with children. For special occasions or Tokyo sightseeing, we recommend plans lasting 15 minut
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$514
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25-Min Downtown Helicopter Tour : Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower
4.9 (20) 25 min
Explore the coast of Tokyo with this spectacular tour plan. Fly over the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Shibuya, and Marunouchi Station. Experience the sea of lights, and an unreal experi
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$1284
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3
Tokyo Private Helicopter Tour– Asakusa, Skytree, Shibuya(30-Min)
5.0 (13) 45 min
Take to the skies on this private 30-minute Tokyo helicopter tour and see the city’s most iconic sights—Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Shinjuku, Shibuya, the Imperial Palace, and more. This tailor-made fligh
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$1563
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4
Mt. Fuji + Kamakura Helicopter Private Tour (90-Min)
5.0 (7) 2 hr
This tour does not promise you to see Mt. Fuji. If it is cloudy and you cannot see Mt. Fuji, change the course. Any difference that occurs will be refunded. Even if you couldn't see Mt. Fuji, accommod
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$4636
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5
Tokyo Helicopter Tour (10-min)+ Private Car Pickup & Drop off
5.0 (7) 1 hr 30 min
[10minutes] Helicopter tour in TOKYO!! This plan includes private transportation. We will pick you up at the hotel of your choice and take you to the location of your choice. There is no better way
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$781
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6
Tokyo Skytree & Tokyo Station Helicopter Tour(15-Min/4pax)
5.0 (7) 1 hr
This scenic helicopter tour of downtown and central Tokyo offers an interesting perspective of multiple key areas in Tokyo. Explore both modern and traditional architecture from above. This tour offer
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$1009
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TOKYO Skytree Private Helicopter Tour (15-Min)
5.0 (6) 1 hr
[15minutes] Helicopter tour in TOKYO!! There is no better way to enjoy the mesmerizing view of Tokyo than from the sky! Fly over some of the most symbolic landscapes in Tokyo including Odaiba, Rainb
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$749
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8
Mt.Fuji(Hakone) Private Helicopter Aerial Tour(75-mins)
4.2 (9) 1 hr 30 min
This tour does not guarantee that you will see Mt. Fuji. If it is cloudy and Mt. Fuji is not visible, the route will be changed. Any price difference will be refunded. Please note that even if Mt. Fuj
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$3777
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How we ranked these Tokyo helicopter tours

Operator safety record. All featured operators meet FAA/CAA Part 135 standards with verified insurance and pilot experience.
Verified traveller reviews. Ratings weight both score and review volume, so a 4.9 from 800 travellers ranks above a 5.0 from 12.
Route quality. Priority goes to flights with the most iconic landmarks, longest in-air time and best window views.
Value for money. Price-per-minute and inclusions (transfers, photos, meals) factor into the final rank.