The Tokyo Tower was modeled on the Eiffel Tower but is 13 meters taller than its model. The height of the Tokyo Tower is 333 meters and it is a truly imposing building. The tower is a symbol of Japan's post-war reconstruction. In a way, Tokyo thus indicated a return to the world stage as the dominant power. The Tokyo Tower was the tallest building in the country until 2012 when it was overtaken by the Tokyo Television Tower.
An elevator or staircase leads to the main deck and is located at a height of 150 meters. The tower offers a beautiful view of the city. The floor of the observatory is made of glass so that visitors can stand on it and observe the ground below them. We do not recommend people suffering with claustrophobia to look down.
Within the tower there is a souvenir shop, but also a bar where you can take a break, drink coffee or juice. The upper deck is located at a height of 250 meters. You can take the elevator from the lower to the upper deck. This is the third tallest observatory in the city.
Every five years, the tower is repainted, and this process takes about a year. The two main sources of income for the Tokyo Tower are antenna rental and tourism. According to official statistics, the tower has been visited by about 150 million visitors since it opened to the public.
The tower now broadcasts analogue television, digital television, radio and digital radio.
Ticket price for the Tokyo Tower
Ticket price for the main observatory – 150 meters high – 1200 ¥
Reduced ticket price for the first level
Children from 16 to 18 years – 1000 ¥
Children from 7 to 15 years – 700 ¥
Children from 4 to 6 years – 500 ¥
Ticket price for both levels – 3000 ¥ on sight purchase, 2800 ¥ - online purchase
Reduced ticket price for both levels
Children from 16 to 18 years – 2600¥ on sight, 2800 ¥ -online
Children from 7 to 15 years – 1800 ¥ on sight, 2000 ¥ - online
Children from 4 to 6 years – 1200 ¥ on sight, 1400 ¥ - online
Working hours of the Tokyo Tower
The main observatory (150m) from 9:00h to 23:00h (last entrance at 22:30h)
Visit to both levels (150m and 250m) from 9:00h to 22:45h (Last entrance from 22:00h to 22:15h)
Photo kredit: Marek Okon
