NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building Tower

Tokyo skyscraper notable for large clock and height

Rising above Yoyogi, the NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building is a Tokyo skyscraper with a prominent clock face; photographers and sightseers note it on skyline walks near Shibuya, Shinjuku and Yoyogi Park.

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NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building at a Glance#

About NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building#

The NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building is a high-rise office tower in the Yoyogi area of Tokyo associated with the mobile operator NTT Docomo. The building was completed around the turn of the 21st century and functions primarily as corporate office space.

It rises to roughly 240 metres, making it one of the taller towers in central Tokyo and a visible landmark in the Yoyogi/Shinjuku skyline. The upper section includes a large clock and illuminated features that make the tower noticeable after dark.

The tower was constructed for use by NTT Docomo and has remained an office building rather than a public observation tower. It stands in the Yoyogi district of Tokyo, close to Shinjuku and easily visible from major surrounding transport hubs.

  • Height: Stands at about 240 metres tall and is one of Tokyo’s most recognizable corporate skyscrapers.
  • Visibility: Located in the Yoyogi area, the tower is externally prominent and often photographed from nearby Shinjuku and surrounding neighborhoods.

How to Get to NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building#

The NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building stands in the Shinjuku/Yoyogi area of Tokyo. The nearest major rail hub is Shinjuku Station (served by JR lines including the Yamanote and Chuo lines); from Shinjuku Station it’s about a 10-15 minute walk to the building or a very short taxi ride. Use Shinjuku Station as your transfer point and then proceed on foot toward the Yoyogi side of the district.

Tips for Visiting NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building#

  • The NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building is primarily offices and not open for public interior visits, so plan to view and photograph it from nearby public spots such as Yoyogi Park, Yoyogi Station exits or the Shinjuku side.
  • The building's large clock and exterior lighting make it especially photogenic after dusk-visit in the evening to see the façade illuminated against the Tokyo skyline.
  • Combine the stop with a walk through nearby Yoyogi Park or a short diversion to Meiji Jingu; the building is within easy walking distance of those major green spaces and transit hubs.

Best Time to Visit NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building#

Visit the area on weekday mornings or evenings outside peak tourist periods to avoid the largest crowds.

Year-round (urban attraction)
Jan-Dec · N/A (indoor/urban)
As a prominent Tokyo landmark, nearby areas are busiest during general tourist peaks-weekdays are typically less crowded than weekends.
Spring (busy)
Mar-May · N/A (indoor/urban)
Cherry-blossom season draws many visitors to Tokyo; evenings and weekends can be particularly busy in surrounding neighborhoods.
Summer and autumn
Jun-Aug, Sep-Nov · N/A (indoor/urban)
Summer is hot and humid and sees high domestic travel; autumn (particularly September-November) is popular with tourists but weekdays remain calmer.

Weather & Climate near NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building#

Climate

NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1473 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayAugustNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 1° - 9° 2° 45 mm some cloud 75% 4.5 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
February Good 2° - 10° 2° 59 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.8h
March Acceptable 4° - 13° 6° 105 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Good 10° - 19° 14° 122 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.3 m/s 1.2 high 13.0h
May Very Good 14° - 23° 19° 135 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.9 m/s 1.4 high 13.9h
June Good 18° - 25° 22° 180 mm overcast 82% 3.6 m/s 1.4 high 14.4h
July Good 22° - 29° 25° 161 mm overcast 83% 3.3 m/s 1.6 very high 14.1h
August Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 162 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.5 m/s 1.7 very high 13.3h
September Good 20° - 26° 23° 205 mm overcast 82% 3.5 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Good 14° - 21° 18° 171 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.2h
November Very Good 8° - 16° 12° 87 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.1 m/s 0.5 low 10.2h
December Good 3° - 12° 5° 41 mm some cloud 78% 4.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h

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