The height of the tower was not suitable for Japan's planned terrestrial digital broadcasting planned for July 2011 for the Tokyo area. They are used for radio and television broadcasting and now broadcast signals for Japanese media outlets such as NHK, TBS, and Fuji TV. In 1961, transmission antennae were added to the tower. The tower is repainted every five years, taking a year to complete the process. The names were changed following renovation of the top deck in 2018. The two-story Main Deck (formerly known as the Main Observatory) is at 150 meters (490 ft), while the smaller Top Deck (formerly known as the "Special Observatory") reaches a height of 249.6 meters (819 ft). Departing from there, guests can visit two observation decks. FootTown, a four-story building directly under the tower, houses museums, restaurants, and shops. Over 150 million people have visited the tower. The tower's main sources of income are tourism and antenna leasing. The structure is an Eiffel Tower-inspired lattice tower that is painted white and international orange to comply with air safety regulations. At 332.9 meters (1,092 ft), it is the second- tallest structure in Japan. The Tokyo Tower ( 東京タワー, Tōkyō tawā, officially called 日本電波塔 Nippon denpatō "Japan Radio Tower"), ː] ( listen) is a communications and observation tower in the Shiba-koen district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, built in 1958. The Tokyo Tower Company (controlling shareholder: Toei Company and Mother Farm) Surrounded by notable attractions and pleasant greenery For those who are brave enough, the "Skywalk Windows" on the first floor of the Main Deck allow visitors to look directly down 150 meters. On a clear day you can even see the Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji in the distance. Take in the view of Tokyo’s cityscape and the surrounding neighborhood. Two observation decks located at 150 meters and 250 meters welcome visitors, while a four-story complex on the ground floor is occupied by shops and restaurants. The tower functions as a support structure for the massive antenna that protrudes from the top, and as an observation point for tourists. With a design based on Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower, Tokyo’s version stands 13-meters taller than its more famous rival. Soaring above the city, Tokyo Tower is the second tallest structure in Japan after the 2012 completion of Tokyo Skytree tower. On the JR Yamanote Line and Keihin Tohoku Line from Hamamatsucho Station, it's a 15 minute walk.įrom Shinjuku Station: Take the JR Yamanote Line approximately 30 minutes to Hamamatsucho Station.įrom Tokyo Station: Take the JR Keihin Tohoku Line approximately 10 minutes to Hamamatsucho Station. From Daimon Station on the Toei Oedo Line and the Toei Asakusa Line is a 10-minute walk away.
The closest station is Akabanebashi on the Oedo Line, a five-minute walk, while Onarimon on the Toei Mita Line is a six-minute walk.
Exploring the historic parks and temples at the base of the tower.A trip to the top of Tokyo Tower, which not only serves as an incredible observation point, but also offers fun amusements as well.
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