Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Building Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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What to expect

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is a complex of three structures, each taking up a city block. The tallest of the three is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, a tower 48 stories tall that splits into two sections at the 33rd floor. The building has two panoramic observation decks, one in each tower on floor 45, which are free of charge to the public and contain gift shops and cafes. The observation decks provide good panoramic views of Tokyo and beyond, with famous landmarks such as Mount Fuji, the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, and the Tokyo Dome visible on a clear day. The building also features huge daily projection mapping shows on the twin towers in the evenings

Plan your family visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building with these blog insights 👇

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Tokyo, in bulk – Part 1

Tokyo, in bulk – Part 1
This family's experience:

Activities: The best view of Tokyo is offered by the city itself which has opened an observation platform at the town hall, more than 200 meters high! We visited the observation deck and enjoyed the view

Highlights: Offering a superb 360° view, it seems that, on a very nice day, Mount Fuji is visible ✨

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(Tip!) Tokyo with kids: 34x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Tokyo with kids: 34x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Metropolitan Government office, which is the only free viewpoint in this list. We took the elevator to the 45th floor, which is over 200 meters high, and enjoyed the views of the city from both the North and South

Highlights: The Metropolitan Government office was a great free option for enjoying the views of Tokyo. We enjoyed seeing the city lit up at night ✨

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5 Fun and Free Things to do in Tokyo with Kids

5 Fun and Free Things to do in Tokyo with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the observation deck on each building for a panoramic view of the skyline

Highlights: The kids loved watching all the action below and seeing some buildings at eye level ✨

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Tokyo City Hall with kids

Tokyo City Hall with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the northern observation deck on the 45th floor, which offered great views of Tokyo

Highlights: The kids had fun seeing the miniature things below and we enjoyed the views of Tokyo ✨