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Bunkyo Civic Center

Bunkyo, Tokyo

Bunkyo Civic Center, Bunkyo, Tokyo
Photo: Guilhem Vellut / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Bunkyo Civic Center has a free observation lounge on its 25th floor, with clear views west to Shinjuku, east to the Skytree and, on cold winter days, Mt Fuji in the distance.

Nearest station Korakuen (Marunouchi Line)
Cost Free
Time needed 30 min
Best time An hour before sunset

Insider tip

It's closed for renovation from March 2025 until December 2026, so check the ward's website before you go. When it's open it's free, runs roughly 9am to 8:30pm and needs no tickets.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Bunkyo Civic Center, from the weekly Tokyo events calendar.

Performance

Condors Play and Grow Project 2026

コンドルズの遊育(あそいく)計画2026

23 Nov Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall, Korakuen

Time 11:00 and 15:00 Station Korakuen (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Namboku lines), directly connected

Family show directed by Condors with a cardboard play area before the performance. Participatory staging with the audience standing, and one price for adults and children.

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Les Vents Francais

レ・ヴァン・フランセ

24 Nov Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall, Korakuen

Time 19:00 Station Korakuen (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Namboku lines), directly connected

Concert by the French wind ensemble. Student discount seats at ¥3,000 and ¥2,500.

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Mansaku, Mansai and Yuki Nomura: Three Generations of Kyogen

野村万作・萬斎・裕基 狂言三代の夕べ

3 Dec Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall, Korakuen

Time 18:30 Station Korakuen (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Namboku lines), directly connected

Kyogen evening with three generations of the Nomura family. The programme includes Nasu no Yoichi Go, Kawakami and Kirokudaku.

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Inoue Ballet Company December Performance: The Nutcracker (two acts)

井上バレエ団12月公演「くるみ割人形」全二幕

5 to 6 Dec Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall, Korakuen

Time Sat 18:00, Sun 15:00 Station Korakuen (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Namboku lines), directly connected

Two-act Nutcracker by the Inoue Ballet Company. Student and child free seats are sold only through the company.

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Asami Maki Ballet: The Nutcracker (full length)

牧阿佐美バレヱ団「くるみ割り人形」(全幕)

12 to 13 Dec Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall, Korakuen

Time Sat 14:00 and 18:30, Sun 14:00 Station Korakuen (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Namboku lines), directly connected

Full-length Nutcracker with three performances, on 12 Dec at 14:00 and 18:30 and 13 Dec at 14:00. Pair seats are on the 2nd floor only.

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Smaller local events nearby

  • Halloween Event at ASOBono Festival

    Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov · Tokyo Dome City ASOBono, Korakuen

    A two-day Halloween event at the ASOBono area of Tokyo Dome City.

    Map · Source: Tokyo Dome Corporation · ハロウィンイベント

  • Stage Eco flea market at Bunkyo Civic Center Market

    Sat 7 Nov · Bunkyo Civic Center, B2 Kumin Hiroba, Kasuga

    A residents' flea market of household goods in the Civic Center basement plaza, held with the ward's eco and recycling fair, which also sells farm produce.

    Free entry · 10:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: Bunkyo City (Stage Eco committee) · ステージ・エコ フリーマーケット(区民ひろば)

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Bunkyo has 4 places on the Roam Tokyo map: 1 park or garden, 1 viewpoint, 1 shrine or temple and 1 bathhouse.

How do I get to Bunkyo Civic Center?
The nearest station is Korakuen (Marunouchi Line). Bunkyo Civic Center is in Bunkyo, Tokyo.
How much does Bunkyo Civic Center cost?
Nothing. Bunkyo Civic Center is free to visit.
How long do you need at Bunkyo Civic Center?
Plan for 30 min.
When is the best time to visit Bunkyo Civic Center?
An hour before sunset.

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