Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

Name: Tokyo Tower
Address: Minato-ku, Shibakōen, 4 Chome−2−８ 東京タワー, Tokyo, 〒105-0011, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-6452-9536

#9 among attractions in Tokyo

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The Tokyo Tower, unmistakable with its white and international orange paint, stands as an iconic symbol of Japan's capital city, Tokyo. Rising to a height of 333 meters, Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958 and has since been an enduring landmark and a tourist attraction offering panoramic views of the sprawling metropolis.

Designed by the architect Tachū Naitō, Tokyo Tower's lattice structure is heavily inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, yet it stands 13 meters taller. This tower was originally built for broadcasting purposes, accommodating antennas for radio and television transmission. However, over the years, it has evolved into a multi-purpose facility, with observation decks and a variety of shops and restaurants.

There are two main observation levels in Tokyo Tower: the Main Observatory at 150 meters and the Top Deck at 250 meters. The Main Observatory offers visitors a chance to walk on glass floors, providing a thrilling view straight down, while the Top Deck gives a more serene experience with high-powered binoculars available for a closer look at the city's details.

Though newer structures have since surpassed Tokyo Tower in height, such as the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower remains a beloved symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth and modernization. It's also a cultural hub, hosting various events and performances throughout the year.

The tower is open to the public daily, with the opportunity to visit both during the day and at night when the city lights create a mesmerizing spectacle. At night, Tokyo Tower is illuminated, casting a warm glow over the city and serving as a beacon for Tokyo's night skyline.

Local name: 東京タワー Opened: 23 December 1958 (65 years ago)Height: 1093 ftTop floor height: 819 ftFloors: 16Coordinates: 35°39'31"N, 139°44'42"E

Address

Minato-ku, Shibakōen, 4 Chome−2−８東京タワー港区 (麻布台)Tokyo 〒105-0011 Japan

Contact

+81 3-6452-9536

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Day trips

Tokyo Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zōjō-ji, Shiba Park, Diplomatic Archives, Suntory Hall.

~990 ftSE
Buddhist temple complex dating to 1622
Zōjō-ji, Tokyo
5 min walk • Zōjō-ji is an iconic Buddhist temple located in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan, offering a serene escape amidst the bustling cityscape. Founded in 1393 as the main temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism, it has stood as a spiritual center for centuries...
~1200 ftSE
Park
Shiba Park, Tokyo
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Shiba Park is a serene green haven offering a respite from the city's bustling streets. Established in 1873, it is one of the oldest parks in Japan and is part of the special wards of Tokyo, which denotes its significance in the city's...
~1970 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Diplomatic Archives, Tokyo
10 min walk • The Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, is the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of archiving Japan's diplomatic documents. An exhibition hall near the archives building can be visited freely, in which exhibits are regularly held.
0.6 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Suntory Hall, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Suntory Hall is a concert venue in the central Akasaka district of Tokyo, Japan. Part of the Ark Hills complex, it consists of a main concert hall, widely considered one of the finest in the world for its acoustics — indeed Herbert von Karajan called it “a jewel box of sound” — and a smaller side-hall for chamber music.
0.5 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Lookout
Atago Shrine, Tokyo
13 min walk • The Atago Shrine in Minato, Tokyo, Japan is a Shinto shrine established in 1603 on the order of shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu. The current shrine buildings on the site date from 1958. The shrine is located on Atagoyama, a hill rising 26 meters above sea level. In old times, the shrine had an excellent view of Tokyo, now obscured by high rises.
0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum
Okura Museum of Art, Tokyo
15 min walk • Okura Museum of Art is a museum in Tokyo, Japan. The museum opened in Toranomon, Tokyo in 1917 to house the collection of pre-modern Japanese and East-Asian Art amassed since the Meiji Restoration by industrialist Ōkura Kihachirō.
~1600 ftS
Temple
Fushimi Sanpō Inari Shrine, Tokyo
8 min walk • Fushimi Sanpō Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shiba 3-chōme, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan established to worship Inari. It is located on Mita Dōri next to the Nippon Life Insurance Akabane Bridge building, and across from the Saiseikai Central Hospital. Its roof is made from copper, and the shrine is constructed from concrete.
0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Snoopy Museum Tokyo, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Snoopy Museum Tokyo is a temporary museum in the city of Machida, Tokyo about Snoopy.
0.6 miNW
Skyscraper
Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, Tokyo
15 min walk • The Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower is a 231 m commercial skyscraper located in Roppongi, Minato ward, Tokyo. The 40-story tower is a result of the Roppongi 3-chome East Side Project.
~1790 ftSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Shiba Tōshō-gū, Tokyo
9 min walk • Shiba Tōshō-gū is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in the Minato ward of Tokyo, Japan. Like every other Tōshō-gū shrine, it is characterized by enshrining the first shōgun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu with the name Tōshō Daigongen.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Mielparque Tokyo, Tokyo
11 min walk • Mielparque Tokyo, formerly known as Tokyo Yūbin Chokin Kaikan, is a multi-purpose facility located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in 1971 and was given its current name in 2007. It is one of eleven Mielparque facilities located in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tokyo Tower open?

Tokyo Tower is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 3 pm & 5 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 3 pm & 5 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 3 pm & 5 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 3 pm & 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 3 pm & 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tokyo Tower?

Nearby attractions include Higashi-Azabu, Tokyo (4 min walk), Zōjō-ji, Tokyo (5 min walk), Shiba Park, Tokyo (6 min walk), Azabudai, Tokyo (8 min walk).

How to get to Tokyo Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tokyo Tower:

Bus

東京タワー • Lines: 浜95 (2 min walk)
Higashi-azabu-itchome • Lines: 橋86 (3 min walk)

Metro

Akabanebashi • Lines: E (7 min walk)
Kamiyacho • Lines: H, H-Ts, Ts;H (8 min walk)

Train

Monorail Hamamatsucho (18 min walk)
Hamamatsucho (19 min walk)

Light rail

Shiodome • Lines: U (23 min walk)
Shimbashi • Lines: U (25 min walk)

Ferry

竹芝桟橋 • Lines: 大島フェリー航路岡田港直通便, 東京～小笠原(父島)航路 (28 min walk)