The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is a 243-meter-high building (48 floors above ground) that houses the administrative offices of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in Shinjuku City, Tokyo, and is one of the most representative buildings in Shinjuku.
Observatories
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building has two observatories, one in the north (currently closed due to its use as a vaccination site for Covid19) and the other in the south, which are open to visitors free of charge.
Shibuya Area
Roppongi Area
From 202 meters above ground, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo, including the TOKYO SKYTREE, Shibuya, and Roppongi.
On a clear day, you can even see Mount Fuji.
Sunset and Mount Fuji
There is a cafe and souvenir shop in the south observation deck, where visitors can buy Tokyo souvenirs and enjoy a cup of coffee or a light meal.
Street piano supervised by Yayoi Kusama
Tokyo Tourist Information Center
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building also houses the “Tokyo Tourist Information Center” on the first floor, where information and consultation services are available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
INFORMATION
NAME
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (東京都庁 展望室)
BUSINESS DAY
The South Observatory is closed on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The North Observatory is closed for the time being.
ADMISSION
Free
ADDRESS
2-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001
ACCESS
Next to Tochomae Station, 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and Nishi-shinjuku Station.
STATION INFO
(Toei Transportation) Tochomae Station
Oedo Line
(Tokyo Metro) Nishi-shinjuku Station
Marunouchi Line
(JR) Shinjuku Station
Chuo Main Line, Chuo–Sobu Line, Saikyo Line, Shonan–Shinjuku Line, Yamanote Line
(Odakyu Railway) Shinjuku Station
Odakyu Line
(Keio Railway) Shinjuku Station
Keio Line, Keio New Line
(Toei Transportation) Shinjuku Station
Oedo Line, Shinjuku Line
(Tokyo Metro) Shinjuku Station
Marunouchi Line
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