Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
4.4 (200)・Government Office・Tourist Attraction・City Hall・Local Government Office・Point Of Interest・Establishment
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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2-chōme-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001, Japan
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visited here for like 2 times. There was a queue for the eleveator but the staffs are attentive and fast (maybe 5min waiting time) It is free of entrance. It is a great place to hang out and watch the scenery. I suggest going here around 5pm so that you can witness both the sunset and city lights, and if you’re lucky maybe you can see the Mt. Fuji if there is a good visibility. They also have a cafe and souvenir shop. They also have a light show at night.
Tip: If you’re collecting stamps, they have one here.
jnfm
Apr 10, 2025
Great observation deck, and free too which was a bonus. We waited around 20 minutes for the lift up at around 3pm, but was well worth it. The gift shop was actually very good with some nice items I hadn't found in the other tourist places. The views were fab and we enjoyed a soft serve ice cream from the cafe too. Good for a free observation view, would recommend.
Dim Sum
Feb 23, 2025
Free entrance, but it feels like a place where you should respect the formal government setting, so mind your attire before entering. Honestly, some tourists here lacked manners and respect, which was a bit disappointing. But the elderly volunteer staff were amazing—super helpful and friendly, and they spoke English well. I assume they were retired staff. The elevator queue took about 10 minutes, but the breathtaking view at the top made it totally worth it. Glad we visited!
Hisyam Bujang
Mar 16, 2025
One of the best observation decks in Tokyo for a 360 view of the city, and of the far corners of Japan the eye can see. A stamp can be found on the upper floor as well for those looking to collect stamps. I was only able to visit during the day time, but I can only imagine the evening views would be surreal as well.
The deck itself is free of entry, but can be limited to the number of folks looking to enter at any given time. I found the very start of the morning at 9:30AM to be not too busy.
Isaiah G.
Feb 16, 2025
Amazing free activity in Tokyo.
Great city views from the observation deck and super fun light show from the ground floor, night light projections with music on the building.
Definitely recommend if you're looking for a different and free experience in Tokyo
Olivier Guillard
Apr 12, 2025
