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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 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory for a free view over the city. Add it to a day exploring Shinjuku.
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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
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The observatory opens 9:30 AM–10:00 PM, with admission until 9:30 PM. It closes the first and third Tuesdays, or the next weekday if Tuesday is a public holiday. Check the official calendar and notices for temporary closures due to year-end holidays, building inspections, bad weather, or other conditions.
What to see at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory
A free city view in Shinjuku
Head up to the South Observatory to look over the city. It fits a Shinjuku sightseeing day when you want a view from above.
How to get to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory
Walk about 10 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station's West Exit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Board the dedicated observatory elevator on the first floor of Main Building No. 1, allowing extra time for the elevator queue.
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Visit tips
Allow time to wait for the elevator
Board the dedicated observatory elevator on the first floor of Main Building No. 1. In addition to the walk from Shinjuku Station, allow for an admission wait. On departure day, leave enough time afterward to collect your luggage at your hotel and reach the airport.
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Check regular and temporary closures
The observatory closes the first and third Tuesdays, or the next weekday when Tuesday is a public holiday. Year-end holidays, building inspections, and bad weather can also cause closures. Check the visit-date calendar, and skip the stop if a long admission wait would put your next plans at risk.
Questions about Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building South Observatory
Can I visit the South Observatory in the evening?
It opens 9:30 AM–10:00 PM, with admission until 9:30 PM. Check your visit-date calendar for regular and temporary closures, and allow time to wait for the elevator.
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