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
SEASIDE BEAUTY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION & POWDERSNOWMore 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!
Spots around
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Nihombashi
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Shabu Shabu & Sushi Specialty Restaurant 'Hassan'
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Odaiba
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Jimbocho Used Book Town
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Ningyocho
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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TOKYO CRUISE (Hinode Pier)
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Haneda Airport
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Todoroki Valley
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Nezu Museum
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Rickshaw rides in Asakusa
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Tomigaya
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Tea Experience @ Jugetsudo
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TOKYO SKYTREE®
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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Tokyo Station
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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Sake Tasting Experience @ the Japanese Sake and Shochu Information Center
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Asakusa
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Azabu-Juban
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Tokyo City View
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Yoyogi Park
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street
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Kichijoji
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Tsukishima
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Mt. Takao
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Shopping at electronics stores(BIC CAMERA)
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Asakusa Costume photo Studio Nanairo(Closed down on January 31, 2022)
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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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RED° TOKYO TOWER
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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Shinjuku
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Shibuya
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Omotesando
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Corridor Gai
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TOKYO ODAIBA OEDO-ONSEN MONOGATARI(Closed down on September 5, 2021)
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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Ueno Park
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Mohri Garden
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Sugamo Jizo-dori Street
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation