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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings are the center of administrative work for Tokyo, Japan's capital city. Various offices from police and fire departments to education are located in the buildings to provide information and necessary materials to visitors and to handle various paperwork and consultations for the citizens of Tokyo.
Check the government's website for more information.
The Main Building No.1 is currently the highest building in Tokyo. Visitors may enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo from two observatories on the top floor (45th floor), which are accessible by express elevators. The buildings are beautifully illuminated in the evening and have become one of the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo.
| *Address |
2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001 |
| *TEL |
03-5321-1111 |
| *Open hours |
TMG No.1 Building/TMG No.2 Building
8:00 - 18:30 weekdays |
| *Closed |
Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, New Year holiday period
*Observatories are open on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and after business hours (see details below) |
| *Access |
Shinjuku Sta. on the JR Lines (about 10 min. walk from the west exit of the station)
Tocho-mae Sta. on the Toei subway Oedo Line |
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There is an observatory in both the South side and the North side of the Main Building No.1. To go up to the observatories, take the Express Elevator from the 1st floor of the Main Building No.1. |
| *Open |
9:30 - 23:00 (admission until 30 minutes before closing)
*South Observatory opens until 17:30 (until 23:00 if North Observatory is closed) |
| *Admission |
Free of charge |
| *Closed |
South Observatory: 1st and 3rd Tuesday
North Observatory: 2nd and 4th Monday
*Open if the above day falls on a public holiday and closed on the following day.
*Contact for New Year holiday schedule (Dec. 29 - 31/Jan. 2 & 3) and other details.
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| *Information |
Observatory guidance desk
03-5320-7890 |
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