Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Government Building

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also known as Tocho, is a prominent landmark in Tokyo, Japan. It is the administrative center for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and is located in the Shinjuku district of the city.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is composed of two towers, each of which stands 48 floors tall and is connected by a central atrium. The towers are 243 meters (797 feet) tall and provide stunning views of Tokyo from their observation decks, which are located on the 45th floors of each tower. The observation decks are open to the public and offer free admission.

In addition to the observation decks, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building also houses offices for the governor and other officials of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as well as conference rooms and exhibition spaces. The building is open to the public, and visitors can take guided tours to learn more about the workings of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

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Tokyo Night and Light

HoursDaily screenings every 30 minutes from after sunset until around 9:30 PM.
AdmissionFree

Getting there

From Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building:

WalkAbout 10 minutes (600 m)

Details

Hours9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
AdmissionFree
Phone+81 3-5321-1111
Address2 Chome-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001
Official Websitehttps://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/offices/observat.html
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