Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is located in Shiba-park of Minato-ward 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 has become a must-visit landmark in Tokyo.
There are two observation platforms, the 150 meters high "Main Deck" and the 250 meters high "Top Deck" from where visitors can have a perfect view of Tokyo. When the weather conditions are good, Mount Fuji might be visible. Tokyo Tower's illumination changes depending on the season or special events, showing multiple faces of the tower and allowing you to feel the seasons trought it's colors.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1958 as a radio tower and it has become a must-visit landmark in Tokyo.
Things to Do in Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower offers various things to explore. The building at the foot of the tower, 'Foot Town,' houses souvenir shops and restaurants so that visitors can enjoy the local gastronomy, purchase souvenirs and make unforgettable memories with the activities that Tokyo Tower offers.
Tokyo Tower has opened to the public an open-air outdoor staircase with approximately 600 steps that goes up to the 150 meters high Main Deck ! This course takes about 12 to 13 minutes and allows you to enjoy the view of Tokyo while feeling the pleasant breeze.
At the end of this challenge you'll feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that you can never experience through the elevator course. You can't miss this experience!
The building at the foot of the tower, 'Foot Town,' houses souvenir shops and restaurants so that visitors can enjoy the local gastronomy, purchase souvenirs and make unforgettable memories with wide variety of activities that Tokyo Tower offers.
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. Another option is using the Toei Mita Line and getting off at Onarimon station, it will take 6 minutes by foot from exit A1. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere of Tokyo Tower’s surroundings, choose Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and get off at Kamiyacho Line Exit 1, it will take 7 minutes by foot.
View scenic routes that include this spot
SEASIDE BEAUTY

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 of the year
Website
- http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/eng/
Best season
- All year
Point
- The one day pass ticket enables to visit the Main Deck as many times as you want during the whole day. It is perfect for those who whish to admire the day and night view on the same day.

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Tokyo City View
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Shibuya Scramble Square
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Asakusa Costume photo Studio Nanairo(Closed down on January 31, 2022)
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Shibuya
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TOKYO ODAIBA OEDO-ONSEN MONOGATARI(Closed down on September 5, 2021)
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Sake Tasting Experience @ the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center
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Tea Experience @Jugetsudo Ginza Kabukiza
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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Tsukishima
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Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave.
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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Haneda Airport
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Ueno Park
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Todoroki Valley
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Azabu-Juban
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Corridor Gai
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TOKYO CRUISE (Hinode Pier)
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Asakusa
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teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Nihombashi
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Edo Kiriko Asakusa Ojima
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Odaiba
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Mt. Takao
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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Rickshaw rides in Asakusa
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Nezu Museum
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
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RED° TOKYO TOWER
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Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa
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Shopping at electronics stores(BIC CAMERA)
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Tama Sushi (sushi-making experience)
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Kanda Jimbocho Used Bookshop Town
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Mohri Garden
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SUIGIAN
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Tokyo Sakura Tram(Toden Arakawa Line)
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Ningyocho
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Toyosu Market and Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
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Kichijoji
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Sugamo Jizo-dori Street
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Yoyogi Park
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Shinjuku
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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Tokyo Station
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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Tomigaya
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Omotesando
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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TOKYO SKYTREE
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Meiji Jingu
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)