Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory
Observation deck in the special wards of Tokyo, Japan
Introduction
Location
- ๐ Address: 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-8001.
- ๐ข Building: The North Observatory is located on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
- ๐๏ธ Area: Situated in the bustling district of Shinjuku, known for its skyscrapers and vibrant nightlife.
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Admission
- ๐๏ธ Cost: Free of charge for all visitors.
- ๐ธ Budget-Friendly: Ideal for tourists looking to enjoy Tokyo's skyline without spending money.
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Hours
- ๐ Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
- โฐ Last Admission: 5:00 PM.
- ๐ Evening Visits: The South Observatory is open until 10:00 PM for those interested in night views.
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Closed Days
- ๐ Regular Closures: Closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
- ๐ Holidays: Closed during the New Year's holiday season (December 29 to January 3).
- ๐ง Inspections: May also be closed for occasional inspection days.
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Views
- ๐ Panoramic Views: Offers sweeping views of Tokyo and beyond.
- ๐ป Mount Fuji: Visible on clear days, especially between December and February.
- ๐ผ Tokyo Skytree: Can be seen from the north-east direction.
- ๐๏ธ Cityscape: Includes views of residential areas and other skyscrapers.
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Access
- ๐ Subway: 1-minute walk from exit A4 of Tochomae Station on the Oedo Subway Line.
- ๐ถโโ๏ธ Train: 10-minute walk from the west exit of JR Shinjuku Station.
- ๐บ๏ธ Directions: Follow signs for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building from either station.
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Security
- ๐ Bag Checks: Visitors are subjected to bag checks prior to boarding the elevators.
- ๐ก๏ธ Safety: Standard security precautions are in place to ensure visitor safety.
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Amenities
- โ Cafe: Available for light refreshments.
- ๐๏ธ Souvenir Shop: Offers a variety of gifts and memorabilia.
- ๐น Piano: A dot-covered piano designed by Yayoi Kusama is available for public use in the South Observatory.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: +81 3-5320-7890 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: https://www.yokoso.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tenbou/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: Japan, ใ163-8001 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 2 Chomeโ8โ1 ๆฑไบฌ้ฝๅบ็ฌฌไธๆฌๅบ่ 45F |
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