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
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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
CAFE AND BAR TOWER VIEW TERRACE
This is a stylish terrace where you can enjoy a view of Tokyo Tower.
Hotels that you can see Tokyo Tower!
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
