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Since 1958, Japan’s Tokyo Tower is the world’s tallest self-supporting iron tower. Visitors can ascend to the main observatory at 150 meters and the special observatory at 250 meters for a spectacular, 360 degree panoramic view of Tokyo.

Under ideal weather conditions, especially in the winter, the Boso and Miura peninsulas (on either side of Tokyo Bay); Yokohama and the Landmark Tower; Hakone and Mt. Fuji to the west; and Mt. Tsukuba to the northeast are visible.

Modeled after Paris’s Eiffel Tower, the Tokyo Tower is 333 meters tall, 13 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. The tower weighs 4,000 tons in comparison to the Eiffel Tower which weighs-in at 7,000 tons.

The tower serves as an antenna tower for 14 local Japanese television and radio stations. A four story building beneath the tower houses an aquarium, wax museum and Mysterious Walking Zone, featuring hologram art, and the Tokyo Tower Trick Art Gallery. Separate entrance fees apply to each attraction.

In accordance with aviation safety regulations the Tokyo Tower is painted white and orange. Nearly 140 drums of paints are needed to paint the tower. Tokyo Tower illuminates the nighttime cityscape with its176 floodlights. Colored light bulbs are

Tokyo Tower is located in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

The closest subway stations are Onarimon Station on the Mita Line and Akabanebashi Station on the Oedo Line.

Tokyo Tower is also a 10 minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Yamanote and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.

Hours

Tokyo Tower      9 am – 10pm

Wax Museum, Mysterious Walking Zone and Trick Art Gallery      9 am – 9 pm

Information on Tokyo Tower Business Hours (0pen year-round)

Business Hours

Main Observatory(150m)

Special Observatory(250m)

9:00 - 22:00

9:00 - 22:00

Fees Individuals

Description

To the Main Observatory

From the Main Observatory
to the Special Observatory

Adults
(senior high school students or older)

820yen

600yen

Children
(junior high school students and primary school pupils)

460yen

400yen

Children
(four years old and over)

310yen

350yen

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Consumption tax is included in the fees.

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Please note that the special observatory may suspend its operation under foul weather or under other unforeseen circumstances.

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Discount is available for a group of 30 or more persons. Please contact the Tokyo Tower Business Section for application.

Fees

Others

Wax Museum:

Adults 870yen

Children 460yen

Mysterious Walking Zone:

Adults 410yen

Children 300yen

Trick Art Gallery:

Adults 400yen

Children 300yen

Business Hours

10:00 - 21:00Open year-round

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Consumption tax is included in the fees.
Adults: Senior high students

 

 

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