Tokyo Metropolitan Government Memory Piano

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Memory Piano

Catch your eye with its unique look! Anyone is free to play this piano located in the observation room of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

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The observation room, located on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's Main Building No. 1, offers a panoramic view of Tokyo from 202 meters above ground. With around 2 million visitors each year, it's a hot spot for foreign tourists. The "Memory Piano" made its debut in 2019 when the South Observation Room was renovated. The piano was installed with the hope that visitors from all over the world could deepen their interactions through music and create lasting memories.

Honorary Tokyo citizen and artist Yayoi Kusama supervised the design of the grand piano, which was donated by Tokyo citizens. The piano has been decorated in a way that's sure to delight even those who are just looking. The bold visual, featuring black polka dots on a yellow base, is uniquely Kusama.

The piano can be used for a total of four hours per day, from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 4 pm, on the days the South Observation Room is open. Each person can freely perform for up to 5 minutes. On weekends, many people wish to play, and there is often a continuous line of people waiting their turn. Reservations for performances are not accepted, and playing other instruments or singing is not allowed. Remember to follow the rules and enjoy your performance!

Highlights

  • The grand piano is located in the South Observation Room of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
  • Each person can use it for up to 5 minutes and freely perform.
  • The piano is characterized by its unique design, supervised by Yayoi Kusama.
  • Check the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's website for the rules when playing.

Photos

  • The piano, with its yellow body and black polka dots, stands out brilliantly.

    The piano, with its yellow body and black polka dots, stands out brilliantly.

Reviews

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  • 夏婉欣

    草間彌生設計的鋼琴在東京都廳有展哦

  • 黃淑娟

    聽朋友說這裏高手如雲,果然名不虛傳喲~
    本來還想試彈一下現在已經完全喪失勇氣了...😭😭😭

Details

Name in Japanese
都庁おもいでピアノ
Postal Code
163-8001
Address
Tokyo Metropolitan Government No.1 Building 45F, 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-5320-7890
Closed
1st and 3rd Tuesday (open if it's a holiday, closed the next weekday)
Business Hours
10:00am - 12:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:00pm (up to 5 minutes per person)
*South Observation Room's opening hours: 9:30am - 9:30pm
Admission
Free
Access
1) About 10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station West Exit
2) Directly connected to Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line
3) From JR Shinjuku Station West Exit (underground bus boarding area), take the Toei Bus or Keio Bus (Metropolitan Government circulation) and get off at the "Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Main Building" bus stop
4) From JR Shinjuku Station West Exit, take the Shinjuku WE Bus and get off at the "Shinjuku Washington Hotel" bus stop
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)