Its creation as the world’s tallest tower at the time symbolized Japan’s emerging economic powers. It was 69 years later and 28 feet (9 meters) taller than Paris’s Eiffel Tower, which provided inspiration for the structure. The tower was built in 1958, just 13 years after much of Tokyo was devastated by World War II bombing. See this landmark from many points across Tokyo then change perspectives and view the city from the tower’s observation decks. The orange and white steel beams of Tokyo Tower rise 1,092 feet (333 meters) above the city. Now that you know what awaits you at the famous Tokyo Tower in Japan, you can plan a day trip to the tower to enjoy the breathtaking cityscape views.Appearing as if a Paris landmark has been teleported to Tokyo, this Eiffel-inspired structure offers great daytime or evening 360-degree views of the city. Once you spot the tofu restaurant’s entrance and sign, look out for a stairway directly opposite it. The tofu restaurant is a 5-minute walk from the Akabane-bashi-guchi Exit of Oedo Line Akabane-bashi Station. Image credit: secret photo spot is just opposite Tokyo Shiba Tofuya Ukai, a traditionally furnished Japanese restaurant that specialises in tofu. Yes, we discovered a secret photo spot that will not just impress all of your friends, but also yield you top-notch pictures. Image credit: Tower is a tourist attraction after all, so it can be difficult to take a clear shot of the structure – unless you know what we know.
There are welcome drinks and photo services included in the official guided tour, which is available in English.įor more information and reservation details on the guided tour, visit the Tokyo Tower website. If you are still lost on what to do at the observation decks, don’t worry as it is tourist-friendly. Image credit: top deck also has the Great Shinto Shrine of the Tower – a shrine that is used to pray for love and exam success. Image credit: 250m top deck features stunning geometric mirrors that reflect the scenery from all directions, creating a surreal atmosphere for visitors.
Image credit: 150m main deck in Tokyo Tower has a Skywalk Window where visitors can view the tower from a unique vantage point – below their feet. Image credit: fourth and fifth floor of Tokyo Tower’s FootTown used to house a One Piece exhibition, but the exhibition unfortunately closed in July 2020 due to the pandemic. The Tower Gallery is a museum that seeks to share the 60-year-old history of Tokyo Tower with its visitors. Image credit: third floor is also where you’ll find the Tower Gallery. Image credit: third floor of the building has an Animate, Japan’s leading retailer of anime goods, and the Tokyo Tower Official Shop Galaxy, which is the tower’s official souvenir shop. The second floor of the building – also known as Tokyo Omiyage Town – has a plethora of souvenir shops and restaurants where you can eat and shop your heart out before taking in the amazing view at the observatory decks. Image credit: you are feeling peckish and fancy a snack or drink, look out for the cafe, LIP COFFEE, and a crepe shop called Marion Crepes.
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