Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
The observatories are located on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building. The South Observatory is open until night, allowing you to see the lights of Shinjuku Park Tower, Tokyo Opera City, and other Shinjuku skyscrapers for free. It also has a cafe.
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Spot Information
- Address
- 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Business
hours - South Observatory: 9:30 – 22:00 (Last entry at 21:30)
North Observatory: 9:30 – 17:30 (Last entry at 17:00) - Closings
- South Observatory: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (or the following weekday if it's a national holiday), and other days.
North Observatory: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month (or the following weekday if it's a national holiday), and other days. - Fees
- Free for both the South and North Observatories.
*For up-to-date information on business hours, regular closings, fees, etc., please check the official website or contact the facility directly.