Sightseeing
Nippon TV Big Clock
📍 Tokyo, Japan
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Introduction
The NTV Great Clock (Nippon TV Daidokei) is a giant mechanical clock on the headquarters building in Shiodome, designed by animation master Hayao Miyazaki and activated in 2006. At the top of each hour its mechanical figures perform a three-minute show — a Shiodome landmark.
✨ Highlights
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Miyazaki design
A giant mechanical clock designed by Hayao Miyazaki.
2
Hourly show
A three-minute mechanical performance on the hour.
3
Shiodome icon
On the NTV headquarters in Shiodome.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：NTV headquarters plaza, Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
→Time needed：About 30 minutes
→Admission：Free
💡 Tips
• Arrive five minutes before the hour for a spot.
• Day and night showings feel different.
• Combine with the Shiodome sky gardens and Hama-rikyū.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Nippon TV Big Clock?
Arrive five minutes before the hour for a spot. Day and night showings feel different.
