The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also referred to as TochÅ for short, houses the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which governs the 23 wards of Tokyo, as well as the cities, towns and villages that constitutes the whole Tokyo Metropolis.
The two panoramic observation decks, one in each tower on floor 45 (202 meters [663 ft] high), are free of charge to the public and contain gift shops and cafes. The observation decks are open between 9:30 - 23:00, but the two observation decks alternate the dates they are open.