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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory · 東京都庁南展望室
Visit the South Observatory for free city views in Shinjuku. Combine it with a day exploring the neighbourhood.
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Visitor information
Address
〒163-8001 東京都新宿区西新宿2-8-1
2-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001, Japan
Location on the mapOpening hours
Hours are 09:30–22:00, with admission until 21:30. Closed first and third Tuesdays, or the following weekday when a public holiday falls then. Check official calendar/notices for New Year, building inspections, severe weather and temporary closures.
What to see at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory
Free city views in Shinjuku
Go up the South Observatory to see the city from above during Shinjuku sightseeing.
How to get to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory
Walk about 10 minutes from JR Shinjuku's West Exit to the government building. Take the dedicated observatory lift on floor 1 of No. 1 Building. Allow separately for lift queues.
Before you visit
Allow time for lift queues
Take the dedicated observatory lift on floor 1 of No. 1 Building. Entry queues are extra to the station-to-building walk. On departure day, also allow time afterwards to collect hotel-stored luggage and reach the airport.
Regular and temporary closures
The South Observatory is closed first and third Tuesdays, or the next weekday when a public holiday falls then. New Year, building inspections or severe weather can cause closures too. Check your date's calendar; skip the visit if long queues would make the next journey rushed.
Questions about Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory
Can I visit the South Observatory in the evening?
Hours are 09:30–22:00, entry until 21:30. Regular or temporary closures prevent visits; check your date's calendar and allow for lift queues.
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