Tokyo Skytree & Shibuya Helicopter Flight: AIROS Skyview Review
The Tokyo Skytree and Shibuya helicopter flight is AIROS Skyview's most flexible scenic tour — you choose a 10, 20 or 30-minute route over the heart of the city, taking in the Skytree Tower, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Tokyo Bay. This guide covers the route, the three flight lengths, and how to pick the right one. See how it compares with every other Tokyo helicopter flight we list.
About This Flight
Choose your flight length to suit your time and budget
The capital's leading helicopter sightseeing operator
Flexible best-value scenic flight over central Tokyo
Consistently rated for service and views
Skytree Tower, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Tokyo Bay
Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund
Check Live Availability & Prices
Real-time dates, flight lengths and prices for the AIROS Skyview helicopter flight — free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Is the Skytree & Shibuya Helicopter Flight Worth It?
Pick Your Flight Length: 10, 20 or 30 Minutes
What sets this flight apart is the choice. The 10-minute option is a quick taste over central Tokyo; 20 minutes adds time to linger over the Skytree and the western districts; 30 minutes covers the fullest loop, out toward the bay and back.
Because it's priced per person rather than per group, it's the most flexible way to fly — ideal whether you're solo, a couple, or comparing it against a private charter.
What You'll See Over Central Tokyo
Skytree, Shibuya, Shinjuku & the Bay
This route favours the central and western districts — the neon heart of Tokyo — rather than only the bayside.
- Tokyo Skytree — the 634 m tower, the tallest in Japan
- Shibuya — the famous scramble and surrounding towers
- Shinjuku — the skyscraper district and Gyoen greenery
- Tokyo Bay — the waterfront on the longer flight options
- Mount Fuji on the horizon when skies are clear
What's Included
Included
The booking covers the flight and the essentials.
- Scenic helicopter flight of your chosen length
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- All taxes and fees
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Not included
Transfers to the heliport are arranged separately. Prices are per person, so each passenger books a seat.
Skytree & Shibuya Helicopter Flight — Flight Path
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Before flight
Check-in & briefing
Arrive at the heliport about 45 minutes before your slot for the weigh-in and safety briefing.
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Lift-off toward the Skytree
The helicopter climbs and turns toward the Sumida River and the towering Tokyo Skytree.
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Mid-flight
Shibuya & Shinjuku
Cruise west over Shibuya's scramble and Shinjuku's skyscraper cluster — the densest part of the route.
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Longer flights
Out to Tokyo Bay
On the 20 and 30-minute options the route extends toward the bay and Odaiba before turning back.
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Landing
Return to the heliport
Descend back to the pad. Plan around an hour total including the briefing.
Important Things to Know
What to bring
Keep it minimal for the cabin.
- Photo ID or passport
- Camera or phone with a wrist or neck strap
- A light jacket for the pad
What's not allowed on board
Some items aren't permitted on board.
- Luggage and large bags (lockers are available)
- Loose scarves, hats and dangling items near the rotors
- Selfie sticks
Where the Helicopter Flight Departs
Who Is This Flight Best For?
Best for
The flexible flight length makes this a good fit for a wide range of travelers.
- Solo travelers and couples (priced per person)
- Anyone wanting to choose their own flight length and budget
- First-timers who want the central Skytree-and-Shibuya view
- Photographers after the neon districts from above
Not suitable for
Consider a private Viator charter instead if you want exclusivity.
- Groups who want the whole aircraft to themselves
- Travelers fixed on the bayside-only route
- Passengers over the operator's weight limit
Insider Tips for the AIROS Skyview Helicopter Flight
What travelers wish they'd known
From recent AIROS Skyview reviews and traveler forums:
- If your budget stretches, the 20-minute option is the sweet spot — 10 minutes is over fast, 30 adds the bay.
- AIROS is praised for excellent English and smooth, professional service — don't hesitate to ask the team questions at check-in.
- Arrive 45 minutes early; the heliport is about 15 minutes by cab from Funabashi Station.
- Sit on the side the pilot indicates for the Skytree pass and have your camera (with strap) ready before take-off.
- Flights are confirmed the evening before based on weather — keep the morning flexible in case of a reschedule.
Skytree & Shibuya Helicopter Flight FAQs
How much is the Skytree and Shibuya helicopter flight?
It starts at $561 per person and is priced per seat (not per group). The exact price depends on whether you choose the 10, 20 or 30-minute flight — check live prices in the availability box above.
Can I choose how long the flight is?
Yes. AIROS Skyview offers 10, 20 and 30-minute options on this flight, so you can match the length to your time and budget.
What will I see?
The route covers the Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya and Shinjuku, with Tokyo Bay on the longer flights and Mount Fuji on the horizon on clear days.
Is this flight private?
It's booked per person rather than as a private charter. If you want the whole helicopter to yourselves, choose one of the private Viator flights we list.
Where does it leave from?
From the AIROS Skyview heliport in Tokyo. Arrive about 45 minutes before your slot for check-in and the safety briefing.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Flights are weather-dependent and confirmed the evening before. If conditions are unsafe you'll be rescheduled or refunded — free cancellation applies up to 24 hours ahead.
Superb flight over the city. The pilot and the welcome team were really friendly, and the Skytree from the air is something else. I highly recommend it.
We chose the 20-minute flight and it was perfect — Shibuya and Shinjuku looked incredible from above. AIROS made the whole thing effortless.
Booking per person made it easy for the two of us. Great English, clear briefing, and unbeatable views of central Tokyo.