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Tokyo Free Observatories
Free Attractions in Tokyo

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Are you looking for free things to do in Tokyo? Here is a list of nice free observatories in Tokyo. You don't need to pay to enjoy Tokyo city views.

1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory PicturePhoto (c) Shizuko Mishima
There are observatories in both buildings: the North Tower and the South Tower. You may be able to see Mt. Fuji if it's a fine day. Souvenir shops sell various items.

2. St. Luke's Garden Observatory - Seiroka Garden

The free observatory is located in the 47th floor of the Seiroka Tower. Enjoy the view of Sumida River.

3. Harumi Kyakusen Terminal Observatory

Address: 5-7-1 Harumi Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Access: Tokyo Toei Bus to Harumi-futou Stop
Open: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays/ 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (- 8 p.m. from April to Oct.) on weekends and holidays

4. Shinjuku NS Building Observatory

The free observatory is located in the 30th floor. Enjoy the view of Shibuya area.

5. Haneda Airport - Big Bird

Free observatories are located in first terminal and the second terminal buildings.

6. Bunkyo Civic Center Observatory

The free observatory is located in the 25th floor. There are also restaurants and cafes.

7. Caretta Shiodome - Dentsu Building

The free observatories are located in the 46th and 47th floors of the Dentsu Building. Enjoy the view of the Sumida River and the Hamarikyu Garden.

8. Carrot Tower Observatory

The free observatory is located in the 26th floor of Carrot Tower, Setagaya-ku. Enjoy the view of the Bay Bridge.

9. Ebisu Garden Place

The free observatories are located in the 38th and 39th floors of the Ebisu Garden Place Tower. You can enjoy the view of the Tokyo Tower.

10. Tokyo Marunouchi Building - Maru-biru

The lobby located in the 35th floor of the building is a good place to see the city view. There are luxury restaurants located in the 35th and 36th floors.
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