Tokyo Tower is the world tallest self-supporting steel tower. It is modeled after the Eiffel Tower but is much higher and lighter than Eiffel Tower. It is 333 meters tall and weighs about 4000 tons. Once it was completed in 1958, it serves as a television and radio broadcast antenna, at the same time becomes a popular tourist attraction.
The tower has two observation decks. One is the main observation deck at 150m. To go up there, you need to buy ticket which cost 820 yen from the entrance on ground floor. Another one is special observation deck at 250m. You can buy ticket for another 600 yen to enter it. Both observation decks offer you the amazing 360 degree views of Tokyo.
If you visit Tokyo Tower on your birthday, you can enjoy free admission to the 150m observatory as well as a free piece of cake. Anyway, admission to the special observation deck is not included.
You also could visit the tower at night. It is very beautiful when it is lit up by 176 light bulbs.
Besides enjoying the great views of the city, you may visit FootTown which is located in the base of the tower. FootTown is a 4-storey building consists of several tourist attractions such as Aquarium Gallery, Guinness World Records Museum, Wax Museum, Hologram Gallery and Trick Art Gallery.
The Guinness World Records Museum has a lot of interesting records that have been authenticated by the Guinness Book. The Wax Museum displays wax figures such as The Beatles and Jesus Christ which imported from London. The Trick Art Gallery displays optical illusions such as paintings and objects that visitors can interact with. All of these attractions require separate entrance fees.
You also may find restaurants, convenience store and souvenir shop there. On the roof of the building, there is a small amusement park. It has a number of small rides and hosts live performances for children. If you are bringing your children, it is worth to pay a visit.
There are few ways to get to Tokyo Tower.
- 5-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station, Akabanebashi Gate on Oedo Line
- 6 minute walk from Onarimon Station, Exit No. A1 on Mita Line
- 7-minute walk from Kamiyacho Station, Exit No. 1 on Hibiya Line
- 10 minute walk from Daimon Station, Exit A6 on Asakusa Line
- 15-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station, North Exit on JR Yamanote Line
Business Hours:
Main Observatory (150 m)
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9:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:45)
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Special Observatory (250 m)
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9:00-21:30 (Last admission 21:00)
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Admission Fees:
To Main Observatory
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From Main Observatory to
Special Observatory | |
Adult
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820 yen
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600 yen
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Children (Primary school and junior high school students)
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460 yen
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400 yen
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Children (4 years and above)
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310 yen
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350 yen
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