The observation decks offer panoramic views of Tokyo, and on clear days, you can see Mount Fuji, the Tokyo Skytree, and the Meiji Shrine. The North Tower and South Tower both have observation decks, providing different perspectives of the city.
The North Observation Deck is open from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM, while the South Observation Deck is open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These hours can vary, so it's recommended to check in advance.
The building is accessible via the Tochomae Station on the Oedo Subway Line. It's also a short walk from Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo's major railway stations.
It's located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and is a prominent feature of the city's skyline. The address is 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
Yes, visitors can enter the building and access the observation decks, which are open to the public free of charge.
Traveler reviews
This is a must-visit spot in Tokyo! Whether you visit during the day or evening, the building offers an excellent panoramic view of the city, and the best part is, it's completely free for everyone.
You can take the elevator up to the 45th floor observation decks in both the North and South towers. If you visit in the evening, don't miss the nightly projection mapping show on the building; it’s a truly cinematic experience and one of the best shows in the city. After taking in the views, it’s just a short walk to Shinjuku for great food and shopping. I really loved this place, don't miss it. Usually, the South Observation Deck closes earlier, while the North Observation Deck stays open later for the night views. The plaza between the two main buildings (Citizen's Plaza) gives you the best angle for photos and videos.
Visited yesterday for the night projection mapping light show and it was really nice for a free attraction. The show started at 7 PM, lasted around 15 minutes, and repeats every 30 minutes (check the official schedule before going). You can sit or even lay down in the small park area to enjoy the view comfortably.
There is also a free observation deck in the building, but the queue can get very long, especially at night. Better visit the observatory in the morning if possible. Overall, a good activity to do when exploring the Shinjuku area.
The entrance wasn't the easiest to find, but I ended up finding it anyway haha! Climbing all the way to the top of the building for the panoramic view is completely free. The view is rather nice, and on a good day you might even be able to see Mount Fuji (I could not because it was cloudy). It's still a nice view over the entire city :)
Well-planned observatory deck. We can spot all the iconic attractions right from the building. Brilliantly constructed and maintained by the government. Each chapter in the light projection show illustrated a nice concept. Overall, it was a beautiful experience at the observatory deck followed by the lights show.
Went on a Friday evening at around 6pm. There was a board saying that the queue will take 45 mins. It took us around 30 mins to be up. There’s also a bag check so it might take some time. We got up just in time for the sunset so it was pretty for photos. It’s a 360 degree observation deck so you get different views from different angles.
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