Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Government office building in Nishi-Shinjuku, Japan.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building consists of two identical towers reaching 243 meters high with 48 floors in central Tokyo.
Architect Kenzo Tange completed this postmodern structure in 1991, making it the tallest building in Tokyo until the construction of Midtown Tower in 2006.
The building houses the metropolitan administration offices that manage Tokyo's 23 districts, symbolizing the governmental efficiency of the Japanese capital.
Visitors can access free observation decks on the 45th floor of both towers, with the north tower remaining open until 11 PM for night views.
During clear weather conditions, the observation decks provide views of Mount Fuji, Tokyo Skytree, Meiji Shrine, and the illuminated cityscape.
Location: Nishi-Shinjuku
Inception: 1991
Architects: Kenzō Tange
Official opening: April 1991
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 48
Floors below the ground: 3
Height: 243.3 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 2-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001 Japan
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:30-22:30
Phone: +81353211111
Website: https://yokoso.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en
GPS coordinates: 35.68951,139.69171
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
Tokyo offers photographers a wide range of subjects, from centuries-old temples to modern skyscrapers and maintained gardens. The city combines traditional Japanese architecture with contemporary urban design, creating environments that shift throughout the day. Sites like Senso-ji Temple in Taito and Meiji Shrine in Shibuya present religious structures amid urban settings, while Tokyo Skytree in Sumida and Tokyo Tower in Minato provide elevated city views. The city's different districts showcase varied aspects of Japanese culture. Harajuku and Akihabara Electric Town in Chiyoda represent modern youth culture and technology, while Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku offers a glimpse of postwar dining alleys. Parks including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Yoyogi Park, and Chidorigafuchi Park provide seasonal photo opportunities, particularly during cherry blossom season. Shibuya Crossing demonstrates urban movement, Nakameguro Canal offers waterway perspectives, and locations like Hamarikyu Gardens and Imperial Palace East Gardens show traditional Japanese landscaping. From the observation decks of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to the street scenes of Takeshita Street and Ginza District, Tokyo serves different photographic interests.
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