東京都庁舎

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Less distorted views by Mathew Schwartz CC BY

In Brief

Lookout in Shinjuku, Tokyo

9:30am - 10:30pm

Free entry

Allow 30 minutes

Closed: Tuesday

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東京都庁舎

Updated 30 June 2020

About Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Also known as “Tocho”, this 48 story building is a landmark of the Shinjuku area. Both the north and south towers have observations decks on the 45 floors (202m) which are free of charge.

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