The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku is often visited by tourists for its free observation decks which provide good panoramic views of Tokyo and beyond. The 243 meter tall building has two towers, and each houses an observatory at a height of 202 meters. It had been the tallest building in Tokyo until it was overtaken by the Midtown Tower in 2007. With favorable weather conditions, famous landmarks such as Mount Fuji, the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine and the Tokyo Dome can be seen from the observatories. Each observatory has a cafe and a souvenir shop. The towers and the surrounding buildings contain offices and the assembly hall of the metropolitan government of Tokyo. On the second story of the building, there is a tourist information center. Periodically, the center holds fairs during which local products from selected regions are introduced and put on sale.
RR: All About Your Country
Date: May 30
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