Tokyo Metropolitan Government Citizens' Plaza: Access, Hours & Night View Guide
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Citizens' Plaza
Night View from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Citizens' Plaza (Shinjuku Ward)
Visit Report: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Citizens' Plaza
A spacious plaza located at the base of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
You can look up at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building from directly in front, which was modeled after Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, and enjoy its majestic appearance.
The arch shapes are also beautiful, and if you point your smartphone's ultra-wide lens at the building, you can capture impressive photos.
About the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping
Starting in February 2024, projection mapping began displaying diverse art through light and sound on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 (east wall surface) as a canvas.
The projected content differs between weekends and weekdays as follows:
- Weekends and Holidays
- Screening of story-driven content utilizing colors and detailed expressions
- Weekdays
- Screening of highly visible content that makes use of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's architectural beauty
You can enjoy very impressive visuals, so be sure to check the projection times in advance and visit!
Photos of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Citizens' Plaza
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Citizens' Plaza — Information
Features
| Address | 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan（Shinjuku Ward Night View Spots） |
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| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | None |
| Admission Fee | Free |
| Links | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Light-up Schedule New Tourist Spot Illuminating Tokyo's Night "TOKYO Night & Light" | Shinjuku Tourism Promotion Association |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Citizens' Plaza - Access & Parking
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Best Time to See the Night View at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Citizens' Plaza
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The 'magic hour' when the blue sky meets city lights.
Today's sunset is at 18:26.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What kind of nightscape can you enjoy?
- You can view the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building right in front of you, which was modeled after Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
- When are special illuminations of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building held?
- Please check the illumination event schedule on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's official website.
- Until what time is TOKYO Night & Light (projection mapping) held?
- It runs from sunset until around 9:00 PM.
- How long is each TOKYO Night & Light (projection mapping) screening?
- Each screening lasts about 10 minutes.