About Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
Located in Shinjuku Ward, do you know that you can get an overview of the entire city here for FREE? Yes, it's FREE. You can enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Tokyo from the height of 202 meters above ground.
Although it's a famous sightseeing spot, there are actually many Tokyo inhabitants who have not heard of or never been to this place. It's really worth visiting once.
How to get there
By train
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station West Exit
About 10 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metropolitan Subway Oedo Line Toei Station
By bus
From the Shinjuku Station West Exit (underground bus stop) to the metropolitan bus or the Keio bus (Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
Get off at "Tokyo Metropolitan Government's First Government Building" or "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Second Office" or "Tokyo Capitol Building"
From JR Shinjuku Station West Exit "Shinjuku Station West Exit" bus stop, take the Shinjuku WE bus bound for "Nishi Shinjuku and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building" and get off at "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office"
Northern Observation Deck
Business hours: 9: 30-23: 00
Closed: Second and fourth Mondays
South Observation Deck
Opening Hours: 9: 30 - 17: 30 (If the Northern Observation Room is closed, it will be closed until 23:00)
Closed: First and third Tuesdays