- 0.1 How to enjoy Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks! North deck and south deck? I chose the South!
- 0.2 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building conservation decks
- 0.3 Access
- 0.4 Opening Hours
- 0.5 Admission
- 0.6 North vs. South Observatory
- 0.7 View from the North Observatory
- 0.8 Enjoying the South Observatory
- 0.9 Sunset Experience
- 0.10 Night View
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How to enjoy Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks! North deck and south deck? I chose the South!
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building conservation decks
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation deck is one of the popular observation decks in Tokyo.
There are Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Sky, Mori building etc..
You have to pay to go up these places but Tokyo metropolitan government building is free!
Access
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Tokyo City Hall) is located in Shinjuku, about a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station (West Exit).
You can also take the Tochōmae Station on the Toei Oedo Line, which is directly connected to the building.
Opening Hours
• North Observatory: 9:30 – 17:00
• South Observatory: 9:30 – 21:30
Admission
Entrance feefree.
You simply take the dedicated elevator to the observatory floor after a quick security check.( open your bag)
North vs. South Observatory
• North Observatory:
There is a big cafeteria in the center.
You can enjoy drinking coffee.
• South Observatory:
There is a street piano and souvenir shop.
You can play here!
Relaxed atmosphere.
View from the North Observatory
From the North side, you can see:
• Tokyo Skytree on clear days
• Mt. Fuji in the distance (especially in winter)
• Stunning sunset colors and the glowing city lights at night
Enjoying the South Observatory
The South deck provides:
• A great daytime view of Shinjuku Gyoen Garden and other green spaces
• A closer look at Shinjuku’s skyscrapers
• A bright, panoramic daytime city view
Sunset Experience
Arrive about 30 minutes before sunset.
Watch the city shift from golden hour light to sparkling night scenery.
The North Observatory is especially recommended for this.
Night View
At night, Tokyo becomes a sea of lights. You can spot:
• The neon signs of Shinjuku
• The glow of Tokyo Tower and Skytree in the distance
• A breathtaking 360° panorama of the world’s largest metropolis
I chose the South Observatory because of the friendly atmosphere of the street piano!
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