Located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck (TMG Observation Deck) is a free observation deck 202 meters above the ground.
From the observation deck, visitors can view Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Sky Tree, Mt. The observation deck can be accessed by the elevator dedicated to the observation deck from the first floor of the First Main Building.
Despite being free to enter, this is one of the best observation decks in Tokyo and is located just a short walk from Shinjuku station. If you don’t have the time or the money to visit the Skytree or the Tokyo city view observation deck this is a great choice.

Facility Name | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building 東京都庁展望室 |
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Facility Address | 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
Official Site | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government | Tokyo Sky Tree seen from the observation deck | Panoramic view of Tokyo |
Hakuhinkan Toy Park | Original printed sticker of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government North Observation Deck | Shinjuku Chuo Park seen below |
Night view from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck (Part 1) | Night view from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck (Part 2) | Tokyo Tower seen from the observation deck |
Image Credit: Tokyo Navi via tokyo-park.net archive