Tokyo Tower
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Tokyo Tower is located in Shiba-Koen of Minato-ku in Tokyo and it’s been recognized as a symbol for the capital of Japan. In addition to it, this 333 meter tall radio tower was built in 1958 as a broadcasting tower and it became an iconic landmark which is a must-visit place in Tokyo.
There is an observation platform at 150 meters and a special observation platform at 250 meters so visitors can have a perfect cityscape of Tokyo. When the weather conditions are good, visitors might see Mount Fuji in the dynamic view. The way it is illuminated at night changes by season and for events and it shows you a variety of Tokyo Tower presence with a seasonal sense of Tokyo.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1958 as a broadcasting tower and it became an iconic landmark which is a must-visit place in Tokyo.
Things to Do in Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower offers various things to explore the energy there. The building at the foot of the tower, 'Foot Town,' houses a wax museum, an aquarium, souvenir shops and restaurants so that visitors can enjoy the meals, purchase souvenirs and create unforgettable memories in Tokyo Tower.
'Foot Town,' houses a wax museum, an aquarium, souvenir shops and restaurants so that visitors can enjoy the meal, purchase the souvenirs and make unforgettable memories with those activities in Tokyo Tower.
How to Get to Tokyo Tower
To get to Tokyo Tower, visitors can take the Toei Oedo Line and get off at Akabanebashi station then it will take about 5 minutes by foot to reach Tokyo Tower from the Akabanebashi exit. There is another option with the Toei Mita Line and get off at Onarimon station then it will take 6 minutes by foot from exit A1. If visitors want to enjoy the atmosphere of Tokyo Tower’s surroundings, with Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Line Exit 1 by foot, it will take 7 minutes a little bit more time than the other stations.
View scenic routes that include this spot
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More Information about Tokyo Tower
Street address
- 4-2-8 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access
Route1
- 5 minutes by foot from Toei Oedo Line Akabanebashi Station Akabanebashi Exit.
6 minutes by foot from Toei Mita Line Onarimon Station Exit A1.
- 5 minutes by foot from Toei Oedo Line Akabanebashi Station Akabanebashi Exit.
Route2
- 7 minutes by foot from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station Exit 1.
Opening Hours
- 9:00-23:00 (last entry at 22:30)
Closed
- Open every day
Website
- http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/eng/
Best season
- All year
Point
- We especially recommend the scene towards Odaiba as viewed from the sky, both during the day and at night!
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Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street
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Todoroki Valley
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Yoyogi Park
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Corridor Gai
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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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TOKYO SKYTREE®
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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Nezu Museum
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Kichijoji
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Asakusa
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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Shabu Shabu & Sushi Specialty Restaurant 'Hassan'
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Asakusa Costume photo Studio Nanairo(Closed down on January 31, 2022)
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Shinjuku
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Mohri Garden
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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RED° TOKYO TOWER
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Ueno Park
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Sugamo Jizo-dori Street
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Omotesando
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Jimbocho Used Book Town
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Tokyo Station
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Tsukishima
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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Azabu-Juban
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
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Nihombashi
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Sake Tasting Experience @ the Japanese Sake and Shochu Information Center
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Tokyo City View
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Haneda Airport
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Shibuya
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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TOKYO ODAIBA OEDO-ONSEN MONOGATARI(Closed down on September 5, 2021)
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TOKYO CRUISE (Hinode Pier)
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Odaiba
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Mt. Takao