Marunouchi Building Free Observatory: Tokyo Station Sunset & Night View Guide
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The Marunouchi Building near Tokyo Station has a free observatory where you can enjoy city skyline views, beautiful sunsets, and Tokyo Station's night illumination. The 5th floor observatory offers a direct view of Tokyo Station, while the 35th floor observatory lets you see as far as Mt. Fuji on a clear day.
Marunouchi Building Free Observatory: Visitor Information
- Weekdays & Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sundays & Holidays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Open year-round (Closed on January 1)
- Admission: Free
How to Get to Marunouchi Building
Tokyo Station is the nearest station. Since numerous train and subway lines run through Tokyo Station, here we'll explain directions from the Marunouchi Line, which is accessible with the Tokyo Subway Ticket. Besides Tokyo Station, the building is also within walking distance from Otemachi, Nijubashimae, Hibiya, and Yurakucho stations.
If you've visited KITTE, the Marunouchi Building is the one with the Apple Store right across the street.
Marunouchi Building Sunset Spot: 35th Floor Free Observatory
- Recommended visit time: At sunset
- National Diet Building illumination: Sunset – 8:00 PM
※ Tripods are not allowed
To catch the sunset, head to the 35th floor observatory at sunset time. Take the dedicated elevator from the 1st floor.
When you exit the elevator on the 35th floor, you'll see the observatory entrance right away.
The 35th floor observatory features an open-ceiling design with a great sense of openness, and there are sofas where you can relax while taking in the scenery.
The sunset paints the sky over the Toranomon high-rises, Hibiya moat, and Hibiya Park.
On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji quite clearly in the distance.
You can also spot Rainbow Bridge from here.
The 35th floor observatory is worth visiting even outside of sunset hours — the blue sky views are wonderful too.
Marunouchi Building Night View Spot: 5th Floor Free Observatory
- Recommended visit time: After sunset
- Tokyo Station illumination: Sunset – 9:00 PM
※ Tripods are not allowed
※ The terrace may close during rain or strong winds.
To see the night view, take the elevator to the 5th floor. The 35th floor elevator also stops at the 5th floor.
Here's the observatory entrance.
Here's a look at the 5th floor observatory.
The 5th floor observatory offers a bird's-eye view of Tokyo Station and the KITTE building's night illumination.
The 5th floor is THE spot for Tokyo Station night views. The station illumination stays on from sunset until 9:00 PM.
Next to the observatory, there's a lounge area where anyone can sit and take a break.
Marunouchi Building Christmas Illumination
The Marunouchi Building's Christmas illumination featured a Super Mario collaboration.
- Period: November 14, 2024 – January 13, 2025
- Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: 1F Marucube
- Lighting show: Every 15 minutes
- Show duration: 4 minutes
Epilogue
Enjoy the golden Tokyo night view from Marunouchi's free observatory
If you're planning a trip around Tokyo Station, stop by this free observatory for stunning views and a relaxing break. The Marunouchi Building offers panoramic scenery from both the southeast and southwest — don't miss it.
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Editor's Note
This article is based on the author's actual experiences and original content from blog.naver.com/tokyomate. It has been translated and adapted to provide authentic travel information about Tokyo for global readers.