Question 1

What is the height and number of floors of the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building?

Accepted Answer

The Shinjuku Sumitomo Building stands 210 meters tall with 52 floors above ground. Completed in 1974, it was the first building in Japan to exceed 200 meters and was the tallest building in the country at the time of its completion.

Question 2

Is the building wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building features wheelchair accessible entrances and parking facilities. The building is designed with accessibility in mind to accommodate all visitors.

Question 3

Where can I find the smoking area in the building?

Accepted Answer

The smoking area is located on the first basement floor, behind the escalators. The building maintains this designated smoking space to accommodate smokers while keeping other areas smoke-free.

Question 4

What facilities are available on the lower floors?

Accepted Answer

The lower floors (B1-2F) house various shops and restaurants, with a total of 26 establishments. The building also features Triangle Plaza, an all-weather event space on the ground floor that regularly hosts various events.

Question 5

What makes the building's design unique?

Accepted Answer

The building features a distinctive triangular design with a central atrium and visible exterior cargo elevator. Its earthquake-resistant bamboo tube structure creates an open-air center with floors only around the perimeter.