At the top of the Shinjuku Government Building is an observatory - all the guide books have it listed as one of the best free city views of Tokyo. The day we went was kind of a gamble because although it was a bright, sunny day it was also a government holiday. Luckily the observatory bit of the building was open.
There is a restaurant that conveniently blocks the windows facing the East side of Tokyo (where all the recognizable buildings are - Tokyo Tower, etc.) so you'd have to at least buy a coffee at the cafe in order to see those sights..
Makes you realize just how big Tokyo is. and crowded.
That funky building is the Cocoon Tower. It's part of Mode Gakuin which is a fashion and design school.
If you look close enough, and maybe squint your eyes a bit you can see the Tokyo Sky Tree in the back right section of this photo. The Sky Tree (634m tall!!) has been completed and is set to open to the public in May!
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