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Overlooking the cityscape of Tokyo from 202m high!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, located in Shinjuku, is Tokyo’s centralized administration complex, comprised of three buildings: the First Main Office Building, the Second Main Office Building, and the Metropolitan Assembly Building. The First Main Office Building is home to a 45th floor Observation Deck, which is accessible by dedicated elevator on the 1st floor. In just 55 seconds the dedicated elevator will whisk you into the skies, to a height of 202 meters above ground and the sprawling view of Tokyo below.
The observation deck is divided into a north and south section, where you can take a full 360-degree lap around and feast your eyes on an unforgettable panorama of Tokyo. With Skytree in the northeast, Shinjuku Park Tower and Tokyo Opera City at your southwest, and at night a mesmerizing, glittering cityscape makes this spot recommended as a date spot as well.
To top it all off, the south observation deck is home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Memory Piano, available for anyone to play. It’s iconic yellow and black design was supervised by Yayoi Kusama, providing a pop of accent to the entire space.
The south observation deck also has a cafe space and a goods shop
The "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Memory Piano" is free for anyone to play.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there any multilingual pamphlets or guide signs available? (If yes, please inform us of the languages available.)
We have brochures in foreign languages (English, Chinese, Korean). In addition, 32 spots that can be viewed from the observation deck can be displayed in 15 foreign languages just by reading the QR code on the smartphone (TOKYO SKY GUIDE).
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
The free Wi-Fi service provided by Tokyo Metropolitan Government is available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Are there any guides or people who can explain to foreigners in the observation deck?
Volunteers who can handle English, Chinese, and Korean are stationed from 10:00am to 3:00pm from Monday to Friday.
Some reviews are translated by AI.
Besides Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Skytree, this is honestly one of the best spots to enjoy the night view in Tokyo.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's observation deck is free to enter. You can really enjoy Tokyo's night view from here. I especially recommend going after it rains in winter when the air is clear! Weekday nights are also great. Since people in Tokyo work late, the city stays bright. Shoutout to everyone working hard out there!!
Highly recommend going at night! It's insanely cool!!!
The observation deck at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is free! The city view is just as good as anywhere else.
From the observation deck, you can see Tokyo Tower, Skytree, and even Mt. Fuji from different angles. The views are especially stunning.
