Aussicht & Wahrzeichen
NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building
Das NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building ist ein Wolkenkratzer im Stadtteil Sendagaya im Bezirk Shibuya der japanischen Hauptstadt Tokio. Mit 240 Metern Höhe gehört zu den höchsten Gebäuden in Tokio.
NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building
This is a telecommunications tower topped by an antenna spire, standing 240 meters tall in the Sendagaya area of Shibuya. It's one of the taller structures on the Tokyo skyline and functions as a visual landmark for orienting yourself around Shinjuku and Yoyogi rather than as a staffed observation attraction — there is no public viewing deck inside. Most travellers experience it from the outside, as a striking silhouette when walking through the surrounding parks and streets, especially at night when it's illuminated.
Getting there
The building sits near Sendagaya and Yoyogi stations, both a short train ride from central Tokyo hubs like Shinjuku or Shibuya. From Shinjuku Station it's roughly a 10-15 minute walk or a couple of minutes by train plus a short walk. It's easy to combine with a stroll rather than a dedicated trip.
How much time to allow
Since there's no interior visit, a few minutes is enough to see and photograph it. Most people encounter it in passing while heading to or from nearby parks and neighborhoods.
When to go
Evening is worth timing for, since the tower's lighting stands out against the sky once it's dark. As an exterior landmark, it doesn't get crowded, so there's no need to plan around peak times.
Nearby
- Shinjuku Gyoen (0.7km) — a large park good for a longer walk before or after
- Meiji Jingū (1km) — a forested shrine complex worth a couple of hours
- Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower (1km) — another distinctive Shinjuku skyline building
- Kabukichō (1.2km) — Shinjuku's entertainment district, better suited to an evening visit
Quellen: offene Daten von Wikipedia und OpenStreetMap · Aktualisiert 5. August 2026 · Redaktion die World by City-Redaktion
