TOKYO TOWER

Built in 1958, the Tokyo Tower is the second tallest structure in Japan standing at 333 meters tall which beat it’s inspiration by just 13 meters - the Eiffel Tower. It was the tallest structure in Japan and acted as a main broadcasting tower until 2012, when the Tokyo Skytree was completed as a much taller broadcasting tower. The tower still is intended for broadcasting with major companies like Fuji, Asahi and NHK still using the towers antenna. The tower is a unique symbol for Tokyo especially after World War II - a powerful mark for recovery and rise to a major economic power.

Under the tower, there is Foot Town which is a multi-story building that houses souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants and One Piece Tower - an indoor amusement park.

Entrance Fee:

Main Deck (150 meters): 1200 Yen for adults, 1000 Yen for high school students, 700 Yen for 7-15 years old, 500 yen for 4-6 years old

Top Deck (250 meters + main deck included): 3000 Yen for adults, 2800 Yen for high school students, 2000 Yen for 7-15 years old, 1400 yen for 4-6 years old

Photo credit: Japan Railpass

Address: 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011

Hours: 9:00am - 11pm (last admission 10:30pm)

Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/en.html

How to get there: A 5 minute walk from Akabanebashi Station, Akabanebashi Exit on the Tokyo Metro Oedo Line, a 7 minute walk from Kamiyacho Station, Exit 1 on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.