10 Government Buildings in Kanto That You Shouldn't Miss

January 1, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Kanto, Japan including Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, Akasaka Palace (State Guesthouse), Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks, Imperial Palace, House of Representatives, National Diet Building, Old Ibaraki Prefectural Office, Ibaraki Prefectural Government Observation Deck, Tochigi Prefectural Office, Yamato City Hall Main Office.
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1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings

2-8-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku 163-8001 Tokyo Prefecture https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/index.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,558 reviews

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings

The tallest building in Shinjuku, TMG No. 1 offers sweeping views of Tokyo -- all the way to Mt. Fuji on a clear day -- from the 45th floor observatory.

Reviewed By kc3302 - Riverwood, Australia

Fantastic views of the Tokyo City and suburbs. Free entry. There are two observation towers - one in each of the building's two towers. It is located above Tochomae Station (on the Toei Oedo line), or is a comfortable 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station (all other train lines including JR, Keio, Seibu, Odakyu and other subway lines).

2. Akasaka Palace (State Guesthouse)

2-1 Motoakasaka, Minato 107-0051 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3478-1111 http://www.geihinkan.go.jp/akasaka/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 521 reviews

Akasaka Palace (State Guesthouse)

The State Guest House, Akasaka Palace (SGH AP) serves as a splendid stage of diplomatic activities by welcoming monarchs and presidents from countries all over the world. The SGH AP opens to the general public unless its main activities of welcoming dignitaries from abroad are interrupted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXC5rGGAejA

Reviewed By phx787 - Tokyo, Japan

I think everyone who is interested in diplomacy should check this place out. They recently opened it to pubic tours and I went with a friend who used to work nearby. You'll learn a lot about how State visits to Japan happen!

3. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks

2-8-1 45th floor, TMG No.1 Building, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku 163-8001 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5321-1111 http://www.yokoso.metro.tokyo.jp/tenbou/index.html
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4.5 based on 5,447 reviews

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks

The South Observatory will remain closed, due to remodeling work on the TMG Buildings. It is scheduled for a renewal opening around spring of 2019. (The Norh Observatory is open.)

Reviewed By CHRISL525

head on up to the view deck for a free view of the city , great view day or night and it's free , so great for families. right in the heart of shinjuku.

4. Imperial Palace

1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda 100-8111 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3213-1111 https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/guide/koukyo.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 2,772 reviews

Imperial Palace

The current palace was constructed in the same spot where Edo Castle used to stand. Most of the palace grounds are not open to the public except for the East Gardens, which are accessible on select days.

Reviewed By Rinidoitsu

I went to Tokyo again this year and had a check list of things I didn’t do on my previous trips. The imperial palace was on it and after a trip to the tsukiji market I took a nice walk to the palace. It’s really very beautiful and all the nice old buildings are a must see. Sadly some party were under construction and since it was summer it was super hot. Luckily they have a small museum and souvenir shop with ac

5. House of Representatives

1-7-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda 100-0014 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3581-5111 http://www.shugiin.go.jp/internet/index.nsf/html/index.htm
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

House of Representatives

6. National Diet Building

1-7-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda 100-0014 Tokyo Prefecture https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/spot/histarch/national-diet-building.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 406 reviews

National Diet Building

Reviewed By AshishS3612

I liked the architecture of the building. Structure was elegant. Place was neat and clean. It was nice to visit over here.

7. Old Ibaraki Prefectural Office

1-5-38 Sannomaru, Mito 310-0011 Ibaraki Prefecture http://www.kurobane.biz/kenchou-index.htm
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Old Ibaraki Prefectural Office

8. Ibaraki Prefectural Government Observation Deck

978-6 Kasaharacho Ibaraki Prefectural Government 25F, Mito 310-0852 Ibaraki Prefecture +81 29-301-2375 http://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/bugai/koho/kenmin/info/divishion/view.html
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Ibaraki Prefectural Government Observation Deck

9. Tochigi Prefectural Office

1-1-20 Hanawada, Utsunomiya 320-0027 Tochigi Prefecture +81 28-623-2075 http://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/b06/system/gaido/annai/kaiheijikan.html
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4.0 based on 43 reviews

Tochigi Prefectural Office

10. Yamato City Hall Main Office

1-1-1 Shimotsuruma, Yamato 242-8601 Kanagawa Prefecture +81 46-263-1111 http://www.city.yamato.lg.jp/web/kanzai/hontyousya.html
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Yamato City Hall Main Office

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