Information
Location
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, 2 Chome-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo 163-8001
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Getting there
Direct access from Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line (Exit A4)
Details
North deck: 9:30-23:00 (closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month). South deck: 9:30-17:30 (closed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month)
Free
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