TOKYO · JAPAN
Tokyo Tower
Stop 03 of 18 on Travelhour's Tokyo walking day
About Tokyo Tower
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. It is a lattice tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and is painted white and international orange to comply with air safety regulations.
Frequently asked
Tokyo Tower — questions travellers ask
- How much are Tokyo Tower tickets?
- Tokyo Tower ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Tokyo Tower opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Tokyo Tower website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Tokyo Tower?
- Tokyo Tower is centrally located in Tokyo, Japan. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Tokyo Tower worth visiting?
- Yes — 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.
- How long do you need at Tokyo Tower?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Tokyo Tower, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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