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Hôtel de ville de Tokyo

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Les tours jumelles de l'Hôtel de ville de Tokyo offrent un observatoire au 45e étage (202 m) avec des vues panoramiques sur toute la ville, y compris la tour de Tokyo, le Skytree et, par temps clair, le mont Fuji. L'entrée est entièrement gratuite.

Our angle on Hôtel de ville de Tokyo

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Informations essentielles

Horaires d'ouverture

Varies by venue — confirm before visiting

Fermé: North Tower: 2nd & 4th Monday | South Tower: 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Tarif d'entrée

Free

Meilleure saison

Year-round (Winter mornings for Mt. Fuji views)

Durée de visite

30–45 minutes

Comment s'y rendre

Informations d'accès

À 5 min à pied de la station Tochomae (ligne Oedo) ou 10 min de JR Shinjuku (sortie ouest). Entrée gratuite. Horaires : 09h30–23h00. Fermé certains lundis.

Accès détaillé et horaires

Gare la plus proche

Tochomae Station (Oedo Line) - 1 min walk | Shinjuku Station West Exit - 10 min walk

Temps de trajet

From Tokyo Station: 25 min via JR | From Narita Airport: 90 min via Narita Express + JR

Comment y aller

Train: Take Oedo Line to Tochomae Station (most convenient). Or JR/Metro to Shinjuku Station, exit West and walk 10 minutes through underground passage. Bus: Multiple buses from Shinjuku Station stop nearby. Taxi: 5 min from Shinjuku Station (¥800-1,000).

Meilleur moment pour visiter

Weekday mornings (9:30-11 AM) for Mt. Fuji views with no crowds. Sunset time (45-60 min before dusk) for twilight views. Late night (after 9 PM) for illuminated cityscape with minimal visitors.

Conseils pour éviter la foule

Avoid weekends 11 AM-3 PM when tour groups arrive. Cherry blossom season (late March-early April) and autumn (November) see highest crowds. Security screening can take 15 min during peak times.

Informations de stationnement

Limited paid parking: ¥300/30 min, max ¥2,400/day. Underground parking entrance on north side. Public transport strongly recommended.

Guide d'initié

**Optimal timing:** Arrive 45-60 minutes before sunset for prime viewing — the transition from day to dusk to night is spectacular. Sunset times vary seasonally: summer (19:00), spring/autumn (17:30), winter (16:30). Weekday mornings (9:30-11:00) are nearly empty for clear-day Mt. Fuji views. **Mt. Fuji visibility:** Fuji is visible 70-100 days per year, primarily winter (December-February, clearest air) and early mornings (before 10:00). Check live cameras (tokyo-panorama.com) before visiting. Even without Fuji, the Tokyo cityscape is impressive — the Shinjuku skyscraper cluster, Tokyo Skytree (10km east), and the Tokyo Bay area. **North vs. South Tower:** Both towers offer similar views from different orientations. North Tower (9:30-23:00) faces Tokyo Skytree and eastern Tokyo. South Tower (9:30-17:30) faces Tokyo Tower and southern Tokyo. North Tower is preferable for night views due to extended hours. Queues are rare except during peak tourist seasons (cherry blossom, autumn foliage). **Photography:** Bring a wide-angle lens (16-35mm) for panoramic shots. Tripods are prohibited. The windows are tinted — adjust white balance in post-processing. For night photography, use fast shutter speed to avoid reflections from interior lighting. The observation deck has cafe and souvenir shop (overpriced but convenient).

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