Tokyo Tower, also known by its official name Japan Radio Tower is a communications and observation tower in the district of Shiba-koen in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, completed in 1958. At 332.9 meters, it was the tallest tower in Japan until the construction of Tokyo Skytree in 2012.
Not the tallest tower in Japan anymore but still a great spectacle from below and from main viewing deck 150m up. Great views of Tokyo and the evening views you will see the city lights stretching out as far as you can see.
Admission was around 1,500 yen ($13.53 AUD) for the Main deck and 3,500 yen ($31.56 AUD) for the Top deck Tour. The closest train is a short 5 to 10 min walk depending which station you choose.
- Akabanebashi Station (Toei Oedo Line): 5-minute walk (Akabanebashi Exit)
- Onarimon Station (Toei Mita Line): 5-minute walk (Exit A1)
- Kamiyacho Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line): 7-minute walk (Exit 1)
- Daimon Station (Toei Asakusa / Oedo Lines): 10-minute walk
- Hamamatsucho Station (JR Yamanote / Keihin-Tohoku Lines): 15-minute walk
TIP: Air con was gold and a welcome reprieve from all our walking. Easy enough to purchase tickets at the entry, however buy online and you get a discount. Heaps of souvenirs on sale here.
