Guide - See / Do - Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower

Gazing at the peak of the Tokyo Tower

Budget

Opening Hours 9am-11pm, daily

Built in 1958 by architect Tachu Naito, the Tokyo Tower is a popular site for visitors hoping to get a 360-degree view of the city’s skyline. It also functions as a telecommunications tower. This unmistakable landmark in Tokyo has made appearances in countless Japanese anime and manga too. On a clear day, visitors to the observatory may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji.

Transport Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya line), exit 1; Onarimon Station (Mita line), exit A1; Akabanebashi Station (Oedo line), Akabanebashi exit.

1. Get ready to experience the landmark named after Tokyo itself — the Tokyo Tower!

2. You can’t miss the Tower, not in the dark. Every night, it becomes a beacon of Tokyo’s modernity.

3. The mascot of the Tokyo Tower awaits your arrival; don’t forget to take a photo with him!

4. Want a panoramic view over Tokyo? Head to the observatory in the middle of the tower!

5. Miss the stars on a rainy day? Just look toward the Tokyo Tower and you will see numerous stars lighting your way.

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