Experts' Choice Award Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings
What the experts agree on
Kenzo Tange's iconic city hall dominates west Shinjuku with free observation decks offering sweeping Tokyo views. Its bold architectural statement—concrete Notre Dame–inspired design—rivals the city's best skyscrapers.
Fodor's "This Kenzo Tange–designed, grandiose, city hall complex is clearly meant to remind observers that Tokyo's annual budget is bigger than that of the average developing country." Full review
Time Out "Kenzo Tange's domineering Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is worth visiting purely to have a good look at its spectacular edifice." Full review
Afar Magazine "Admission to the observatory is free and well worth it for a fantastic, sweeping view." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, designed by famed architect Kenzo Tange, is a tribute to Notre Dame in concrete and steel." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The tallest city hall in the world offers an excellent bento box. " Full review
Frommer's "Tokyo's city hall -- designed by one of Japan's best-known architects, Kenzo Tange -- is an impressive addition to the skyscrapers of west Shinjuku." Full review
Rough Guide "As evening falls, watch the lights of Tokyo from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory and then immerse yourself in Shinjuku's vibrant nightlife, filled with energy and colourful lights"
Independent "The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building has free observation decks that provide stunning panoramic views"
National Geographic "Climb the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office to take in sweeping views of the city. The tallest building complex in the skyscraper-saturated Shinjuku district, Tokyo's 48-story city..."
Lonely Planet "Survey the city 202m above ground from the 45th-floor observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building – on a clear day you may even catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji. Come at dusk..."
