Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office (TMG) Tours and Tickets

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The 45th-floor observation decks at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office—which most tourists visit in this municipal building—are free to visit; most other observation decks are ticketed, so this is a great option for budget-conscious travelers. There’s also a tourist information center on the building’s second floor.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office is in Shinjuku, the heart of central Tokyo. A couple of stations are nearby: Tocho-mae (Toei Oedo subway) is right outside the office and JR Shinjuku is close. If arriving at JR Shinjuku, exit from the western gate (nishi guchi) to avoid getting completely lost on the other side of Shinjuku.

Various parts of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office are open at different times. Most tourists come here for the two 45th-floor observation decks: the south tower’s deck is open from 9.30am until 10pm, while the north tower’s deck is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Last entry for both decks is 30 minutes before closing time.

Yes, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office is accessible to people with various disabilities, including wheelchair users. Elevators take you up to the 45th-floor observation decks, which have accessible restrooms near the elevator. On the descent, the elevator typically stops at the 2nd floor, but wheelchair users can continue to the 1st floor.

When the weather is clear and free of humidity—most likely in winter or immediately after heavy rain—you may see Mt. Fuji from the observation decks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. At other times, you can see city landmarks including Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Dome City, and the Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).