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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Japan  /  Kanto  /  Tokyo Prefecture  /  Tokyo  /  Shinjuku  /  Nishishinjuku  /  Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, Tokyo

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Government Building · Hidden Gem · Observation Deck
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Catch sweeping views of the city from one of the two public observation decks at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings. Completed in 1990, the postmodern building designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange references a Gothic cathedral. Inside, the governing bodies for the entire Tokyo metropolitan area have their headquarters. At 202 m (663 ft), the building's observation decks each contain a cafe and souvenir shop. One of them stays open late, providing glittering views of the skyline on clear nights. Plan to visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings during your Tokyo vacation using our convenient Tokyo online trip itinerary builder.
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  • By mjbcmjbc
    Blue sky and clear which spells a nice view to Mount Fuji. Follow the signs to observatory, make sure line up for the observatory elevator. There is a quick check for bags and backpacks. You go up.....  more
    Blue sky and clear which spells a nice view to Mount Fuji. Follow the signs to observatory, make sure line up for the observatory elevator. There is a quick check for bags and backpacks. You go up.....  more »
  • By KirstenTrainer
    Excellent views free to all. Great to be able to experience such vast views for free. The staff were Lao very polite & kind. Shinjuku Chuo Park was lovely to stop at afterwards also. Thank you 
    Excellent views free to all. Great to be able to experience such vast views for free. The staff were Lao very polite & kind. Shinjuku Chuo Park was lovely to stop at afterwards also. Thank you  more »
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  • By Holly Couprie
    Fantastic view!!! I visited at night but would love to go again during the day. I love that it’s free!! You have to wait in line but it moves very quickly. Cute gift shop up the top. Not too crowded and plenty of places to take pictures!
  • By Ioannis Paisis
    Very tall building with an observation deck with free entrance in each one of the two towers. You can visit it be metro. It has great view! It also called Tax Tower because houses government services.
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