Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
東京都庁舎の展望室
Two free observatories on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, 202 meters up, with views toward Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji.
Last entry 30 minutes before closing. The South Observatory closes on the first and third Tuesdays and the North Observatory on the second and fourth Mondays (the next day when that is a holiday); on the South's closed days the North stays open until 22:00. Both close over the New Year and on building inspection days: check the official calendar.
〒 163-8001How to get there
都庁前Toei Oedo Line2 min walk from the station
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the seat of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Two observatories, North and South, share the 45th floor of its Main Building No. 1, 202 meters above the ground.
The metropolitan government runs them as a place where visitors can learn about Tokyo and its policies while looking out over the city. A dedicated observatory elevator rises from the first floor. The North Observatory has a cafe and shop, the South Observatory a gift shop. The South Observatory also holds the Tocho Omoide Piano, a piano that visitors may play at set times of day.
The view
Tokyo Skytree lies to the northeast. Shinjuku Gyoen and Meiji Jingu lie to the southeast, and Shinjuku Park Tower and Tokyo Opera City to the southwest. Mount Fuji stands to the west. It shows on more days from December to February, when the air is cold and clear.
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