Shinjuku is home to Tokyo’s tallest cluster of skyscrapers, largely due to its seismically stable foundation, making it an ideal location for one of the city’s tallest building, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (also known as Tokyo City Hall).
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government complex occupies an entire city block and consists of three main buildings. The primary structure, Main Building No. 1, initially rises as a single tower but splits into two separate towers from the 33rd floor, extending up to 48 floors in total.
Observation Decks with Free Entry
Both towers feature public observation decks on the 45th floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Tokyo.
- South Tower: Open 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- North Tower: Open 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM (ideal for night views!)
- Best part? Entry is completely free!
Tokyo Tourist Information Center
On the 1st floor of the first main building, you’ll find a branch of the Tokyo Tourist Information Center, providing maps, brochures, and travel assistance as well as a gift shop and a cafe.
- Open daily from 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Closed over New Year’s holiday)
Access:
🚇 Toei Oedo Line: Tochomae Station is directly beneath the building.
🚉 JR & Tokyo Metro Lines: The massive Shinjuku Station is a few blocks east.
- From JR Shinjuku Station, take the West Exit.
- The Yamanote, Chuo, and Shonan-Shinjuku Lines all serve Shinjuku Station.
- The Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line also stops at Shinjuku Station.
Official Website:
https://www.zaimu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tochousha/goannai/kengaku
