This was one of my favourite places in Tokyo! I was tempted here by a review that said it was the best view of the city, and yet it's FREE! I agree that it is the best view, both in terms of height and location within central Tokyo. You can go up either the south or north tower, or both! I went up the south tower, and think if you only have time to do one, it will give you the best view. Sadly, it was overcast, so despite knowing where Mt. Fuji was from the guides around the edge, we couldn't see it.
It is very spacious, and wasn't particularly busy. There is a souvenir shop and cafe. There was also a piano available for public use, and thanks to some very talented people, it was lovely to just sit and enjoy some music while waiting for the sun to go down.
The building itself is a stunning design, and if you wait until the evening, you can see the free light show, which I didn't stay for.
I only waited about 5 mins for the lift to go up as it wasn't particularly busy at around 3pm. There were more queues to go down, but just time it right and you don't wait long.
I'd thoroughly recommend this as a free alternative to the Sky Tower.
For incredible view across Tokyo, head to the Tokyo Met Government building. On the 45th floor of both towers is an amazing enclosed observation deck, highlighting some of the major buildings in the city.
Before riding the elevator, you will be asked to open bags for a quick, polite search (well it is a government building, so not unexpected).
The ride up to the observation deck takes but a couple of minutes.
On a clear day, you can spot the peak of Mt Fuji!
Take some time to indulge in a bit of souvenir shopping… beautiful selection.
This building also puts on a fantastic light show at night!
Oh the best bit….. accessing the observation decks on either tower is absolutely free! Well done Tokyo Met Government building! A must visit!
Great experience and free to go up. The line moves efficiently. There is a bag check upon entering the elevator. During certain times, there are movies and shows that play on the building itself. There is a shop upstairs where the observatory is as well. Good experience and service. Washrooms available on the ground floor.
Two really fun experiences here! First, you can ride the elevators to the top floor observation towers for FREE! Yes,I said it-FREE! The South Tower is even open late into the night (9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with last entry at 9:30 p.m.) Nice views of the city. I was surprised at how much greenery there is in the middle of Tokyo. On the day we went, it was foggy so our view was limited, but it was still fun. There is a nice gift shop. The tourist information area is located on the first floor and you can book FREE tours. The second really fun offering is the nightly Guiness World Record sized projections on the facade of the building. There are several different shows so you can buy yourself a drink from a vending machine or a nearby 7 Eleven, relax, and enjoy the colorful presentation. There were a few food trucks while we were there. It was not crowded.
I love how I could see all of Tokyo from here! The best part is that it is FREE and that it was walking distance from my hotel. I saw that they also have night time viewings which I was interested in, but I couldn’t go since I didn’t have time. They organized this very well so they manage people going up & down. I went on a Wednesday and the southside was closed, which was unfortunate. I still got to view from the north side so it was totally fine! Make sure to check when they’re open or closed before going. They also have a gift shop on the very top floor from the north tower so you can also do some shopping there too.
