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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building is a famous 243 metre tall twin towers landmark in Shinjuku with observatories on the 45th floor of each tower. The fantastic view of Tokyo from the southern tower is considered slightly more interesting. It open daily from 9:30 to 23:00 (south observatory until 17:30), except December 29-31, January 2-3 and occasional inspection days. Furthermore, the north observatory is closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday and the south observatory on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, except if a public holiday falls on the closure day, in which case the observatory is closed the following day. Admission is free. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to visit this place but I would like recommend it to you if you have the time.
Updated Oct 8, 2005
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While many people come to Shinjuku and Ginza for shopping, I feel that the most important thing to do here is to soak in the atmosphere, walk around and feel that you are in one of the most crowded and modern places in Japan and perhaps the world. You will experience tall skycrapers, neon lights, shops after shops, many people walking around etc and sometimes it can be very overwhelming :)
Written Oct 7, 2005
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Now a lot of folks think that the best view of Shinjuku is from the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office (TMG). Afterall, the observatory offers a free bird's-eye view of Shinjuku's cluster of skyscrapers right? Wrong, you can get an even better view from Park Hyatt's New York Grill on the 52nd Floor. And did I mention that there's food and champagne in the weekend? Check out my buffet tip in the food section.
Written Sep 4, 2005
Address: Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Tokyo 52F
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Come the end of March to the beginning of April,Sakura, or Japanese cherry blossoms are generally in bloom in this little but pretty park near the shopping district of Shinjuku. Of course when I was there in Dec, all 1500 trees over there were pretty bare! This spring picture was taken by hubby.
Entry fee: 200 yen
Updated Sep 4, 2005
Address: 11 Naito-cho Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
(last date visited - June 7, 2007)
Street Band
- performing live
- love to listen to their music
- love to watch them
- and they are performing in every corner of the station
- watch them now!!!
Written Jun 25, 2007
Address: around Shinjuku Station
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Written Oct 8, 2003
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