The Perfect Guide of Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower was known as Japan’s tallest broadcasting tower until Tokyo Skytree was built. Even after the completion of Tokyo Skytree, this red building continues to shine.

Especially when it’s illuminated, It offers a different kind of light-up compared to Tokyo Skytree, making it a must-visit spot when you come to Tokyo.

The Information of Tokyo Tower

How to access Tokyo Tower

By Train

The closest stations are

  • Akabanebashi Station (Oedo Line) – 5 minutes on foot
  • Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line) – 7 minutes on foot
  • Onarimon Station (Mita Line) – 6 minutes on foot
  • Daimon Station (Asakusa Line or Oedo Line) – 10 minutes on foot

Explore More About the reasonable tickets!

By Bus

You can take a bus to the Tokyo Tower stop.

Operating Hours of Tokyo Tower

This Tower is open from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM (last entry at 10:00 PM).

It’s best to check the official website for any changes in the schedule.

Light Up Tokyo Tower

This Tower is beautifully illuminated every night, making it a stunning sight in the city. Here’s what you need to know about the light-up displays:

1. Main Light-Up Styles

The most common lighting, featuring a warm orange glow. This light-up occurs from sunset to midnight and is designed to give a soft, calming ambiance to the city. And on the weekends or for a special events, A special light-up with multiple colors covering the tower in a “veil” effect.

2. Seasonal and Event Light-Ups

This Tower also changes its lighting for different seasons and events such as New Year, Valentine’s Day, Cherry Blossom Season, and Christmas

3. Special Events

This Tower frequently collaborates with charities or awareness campaigns, where the tower is illuminated in specific colors.

Things to Do!

Getting Inside to See A View

To access each of the observation decks, you will need a ticket. The lower deck, called the Main Deck, can be visited for ¥1,200 per person. To go to the higher Top Deck, a ¥3,000 ticket is required. These tickets can be purchased either online or on-site.

Main Deck: The lower deck offers a wide view of Tokyo’s famous spots like Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Tokyo Bay. There’s even a glass floor area, where you can look down at the ground far below

Top Deck: At 250 meters, the top deck gives you an even more panoramic view. On clear days, you can see Mt. Fuji in the distance

Cafe or Restaurant

The cafés and restaurants around it are great spots to relax while enjoying the view of the tower. I’d like to recommend a few places that are either delicious or stylish.

LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN RESTAURANT Shiba Park

This is a delicious bakery

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CAFE AND BAR TOWER VIEW TERRACE

This is a stylish terrace where you can enjoy a view of Tokyo Tower.

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Hotels that you can see Tokyo Tower!

Tokyo Prince Hotel

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The Prince Park Tower Tokyo

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier

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[2024 ver.] The Ultimate Guide to Best Hotel area in Tokyo

This is the ultimate guide for the hotel area in Tokyo.

If you would like to consider accessibility and convenience, this guide will be perfect to know that.

As you know, Japanese transportation is slammed especially in the morning. And if you book the hotels in the suburban area, you will be in the rush train. Therefore, I will introduce some hotel area in Tokyo where you can reduce the rushing stress from transportation.

If you would like to explore more about the transportation, please click this link

And I will introduce one hotel considering accessibility and convenience.

Shinjuku Station Area

Shinjuku Station is one of the busiest and most important transportation hubs in Tokyo, and indeed the world so it can be the best hotel area in Tokyo.

The station is surrounded by towering skyscrapers, department stores, and vibrant nightlife, making it a central point for both business and leisure travelers.

Therefore, the hotels around the Shinjuku station are the most convenient location.

And also you can access Disney Resort by using the direct bus.

If you would like to book the hotel around Shinjuku, please click this link!

MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku West

MIMARU has some hotels in many locations.

And I went to this hotel in Kyoto, which was the best hotel considering accessibility, convenience, and reasonable.

If you would like to know this hotel more, please click this link!

MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku West

Nishishinjuku Gochome Station Area

This station is on the Oedo Line and you can access Shinjuku station only two stations and there is Shinjuku central park near to the station and you can relax there.

The Oedo Line is a key subway route in Tokyo, known for its distinctive loop around the city and its deep underground stations. Whether you’re exploring the vibrant nightlife of Roppongi or visiting the serene gardens of Hamarikyu, the Oedo Line provides a seamless journey through the heart of Tokyo.

And those area is cheaper than the hotels around Shinjuku station so if you go to Tokyo as a graduation trip and want to access Shinjuku easily, this area is very suitable.

If you would like to book the hotel around Shinjuku, please click this link!

THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku

I have used this hotel’s restaurant before, which was so nice and this hotel has a modern style.
This hotel is next to Shinjuku Central Park which I mentioned so you can walk around the park in the morning to relax.

If you would like to know this hotel more, please click this link!

THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku

Kuramae Station

Kuramae Station is a quieter, yet strategically located subway station in Tokyo’s Taito ward. Serving both the Toei Asakusa Line and Toei Oedo Line, it offers convenient access to traditional and modern Tokyo.

Kuramae Station is close to historic areas like Asakusa, home to the iconic Senso-ji Temple, while also being near the Sumida River, where visitors can enjoy scenic riverside walks.

If you would like to book the hotel around Shinjuku, please click this link!

Tokyo Dome Hotel

This hotel is next to the Tokyo Dome stadium, which is really famous hotel among Japanese.

And the price of this hotel is reasonable considering the quality of this hotel.

If you would like to know about this hotel more, please click this link!

Tokyo Dome Hotel

Ueno Station Area

Ueno Station is a major railway hub in Tokyo, located in the vibrant Taito ward. Known for its accessibility and rich cultural surroundings, the station serves JR East lines, including the Yamanote Line, along with Tokyo Metro services.

Even though I am living in Tokyo, I use the hotel to stay up with my friends.

And the hotel around Ueno station is very convenient and reasonable compared to the other urban station’s hotel.

If you would like to book the hotel around this area, please click this link!

Ici Hotel Ueno Shin Okachimachi

You can access the station for just two minutes and this price is reasonable considering the price and hotel quality.

If you would like to know more about this hotel, please click this link

Ici Hotel Ueno Shin Okachimachi