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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku is one of the city’s most popular free attractions. Known for its twin towers and modern architecture, the building offers two observation decks that provide sweeping panoramic views of Tokyo, including Tokyo Tower, Shinjuku skyline, and even Mount Fuji on clear days.

What to See & Do

  • 🔭 Enjoy free panoramic views 🏙️ of the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and Mt. Fuji 🔭
  • 🎹 Play the Yayoi Kusama-designed piano 🎨 in the South Observation Deck 🎹
  • 🦖 Watch the world’s largest light show 🎇 featuring the 100-meter-tall Godzilla 🦖
  • 🍵 Relax at the Sky Café 🍰 with high-altitude coffee and Japanese sweets 🍵
  • 🛍️ Browse the Shinjuku Tourist Info Center 🗺️ for regional crafts and travel tips 🛍️

How to Get There

  • 🚇 Enjoy direct access 🚆 from the Tochomae Subway Station (Oedo Line) 🚇
  • 🚶 Take a ten-minute walk 🏙️ via the underground walkway from Shinjuku Station 🚶
  • 🚌 Catch a local Keio Bus 🚍 from Shinjuku Station’s West Exit directly to Tocho 🚌

Travel Tips

  • 🎟️ Admission is 100% free 💰 no tickets or reservations required 🎟️
  • 🌙 Visit the South Tower 🌃 for night views (Last entry 9:30 PM) 🌙
  • 🗓️ Check the calendar 📅 North/South towers close on alternating Mondays/Tuesdays 🗓️
  • 📸 Arrive early for sunset 🌅 to secure a spot at the west-facing windows 📸
  • 🚫 Leave your tripods at home 📷 as they are generally restricted on the decks 🚫

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕔 5:00 PM – Take the elevator 🛗 up to the South Observation Deck 🕔
  • 🕔 5:30 PM – Watch the sunset 🌅 and wait for the city lights to flicker on 🕔
  • 🕕 6:15 PM – Listen to a traveler play 🎹 the Yayoi Kusama piano 🕕
  • 🕕 6:45 PM – Head down to the Ground Floor Plaza ⛲ for the light show 🕕
  • 🕖 7:30 PM – Watch Godzilla attack the building 🦖 via projection mapping 🕖

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily (hours vary slightly by deck)

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Evening for night views, clear mornings for Mount Fuji visibility

Location

📌Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

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