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Japan: Nishi-Shinjuku — views from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building sky deck

Date: 27th March 2015

I had a packed day yesterday. A day that began at Senso-ji in the morning, Ueno Park and Zoo in the afternoon and Shibuya in the evening. I slept well — a bit too well because by the time I had breakfast and left the hostel, it was already noon.

Halc Odakyu mall Shinjuku Tokyo
I got off at Nishi-Shinjuku station and ended up at a Uniqlo (yes, again) and Bic Camera (electronics store)
Mode Gakuen cocoon tower Japan
I was in Nishi-Shinjuku mainly to go to the Tokyo Metropolitan Building for the free observation deck
Sompo Japan building Shinjuku Tokyo
Nishi-Shinjuku is the area of Shinjuku Ward dubbed ‘Skyscraper City’– which is why I wanted to see it as I appreciate tall structures and good architecture
Mode Gakuen Cocoon building Japan
It has the highest concentration of skyscrapers in Tokyo. Including cool-looking building like the Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower — which houses three educational institutions
Nishi-Shinjuku business district Tokyo
Nishi-Shinjuku is home to the corporate offices of many major Japanese and international businesses
Love art installation Shinjuku Tokyo
Japan’s installation of artist Robert Indiana’s famous LOVE sculpture
Tokyo metropolitan building side view
I used Google Maps on my phone to guide me to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the 8th tallest building in Japan
Tokyo Metropolitan Government building twin towers
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the headquarters of the local government for the Greater Tokyo Area

The 48-storey, 243-metre high building rises to form a twin tower at the top and on the 45th floor of each tower is an observation deck which is open to public — completely free! Continue reading “Japan: Nishi-Shinjuku — views from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building sky deck” »

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