Tokyo Tower

Hate to be that guy, but after seeing the Eiffel Tower not but two months prior, I was like this is cute. It’s a cute tower. Very cute and majestic in its own right.
Order of business would have been see this first then see the Eiffel Tower. Seems like a good escalation, but I digress. You can seriously see Mt. Fuji from this place— I didn’t cause it was nighttime and cloudy, but it told me you could and I believe that. Vive la Fujisan.
Tokyo Tower wasn’t originally on my list of touristy visits, but it was on the list of one of my friends so we went! I enjoyed, we were merry. You also can’t beat the view of Tokyo here. Maybe from Skyview? But, as I have not actually gone there I can’t say for sure. I can imagine Skyview is the Arc du Triomphe to Tokyo Tower as it is to the Eiffel. You get all of that glorious cityscape plus the iconic tower whereas if you’re on the tower… you obviously, don’t get the tower in your panoramas.
We bought the tickets for access to the special viewing platform at 250 meters up. It also allowed access to the normal observatory deck. I’m not sure if scaling the whole thing was worth while since the regular deck was pretty high already with a nice view.
They also had tickets for the One Piece live show, but we didn’t go to that. Instead took a buncha pics around the ticket booth with the huge One Piece murals. Below is a store for the on going show and then lots of smaller knick knack shops along with your usual creative omiyage mostly Tokyo Tower themed.

One of the best viewing decks in tokyo. Will kind of cost you a bit if you go to the top most level of the tower which i think is an awesome experience. It wasn’t that crowded when we visited this place so i think it was a good idea to go on a weekday at around 2pm. The best view i think is morning as there’s a good chance you’ll see Mt Fuji! I was able to see Odaiba from the deck which was awesome as I love Odaiba: P I would go here one time just to experience but I wouldn’t come back.

Pros:
Looks pretty amazing from the outside.
You get a 360 degrees view of Tokyo.
Reasonable pricing
Short to no line (1 hr before closing)
Cons:
Glass is so scratched that it made it very difficult to take good pictures.
View down glass was impossible to even get a good view with the naked eye
Glare with the inside lighting

I used to work for a company which sits next to the tower, so this was a Akins of everyday scenery for me. I often enjoyed lunch at cafeteria on the 2^nd floor, while most customers were visitors or tourists.

This was one of the nicest sights in Tokyo! It is located near Roppongi station, but you still have to walk about 20 minutes to get to the bottom. Prices to go up are a bit pricey. We went during the night so the lights were on and it was beautiful and TALL! There are small food stands at the bottom with tables and chairs in case you get hungry or thirsty.

The building/​structure is pretty cool — it looks sort of like the Eiffel Tower, but red. You have to wait in line for a bit, but the view is great. Just like any other tower in a big city, you get to see the city from above. It was really cool, especially at sunset. Great for pics of the view but keep in mind you’ll be taking pictures through the glass of the windows.
However, it was VERY difficult to get a picture of the view because there were so many people pressed up against the windows, so crowded. Especially around sunset time. We tried patiently waiting our turn behind others who had gotten there first, but most of them wouldn’t move even though they saw us waiting behind them foreverrrr. I had to wait literally an hour behind the same group of 10 – 20 people (who knew I was waiting there) who were just standing there and taking their sweet time just chilling there in everyone else’s way. I recommend being more aggressive/​assertive if you just want one or two pictures — ask someone specific if you can take their spot for just a moment and get a couple of pictures of the view. Otherwise, you’ll be there for the rest of your life.
Another recommendation: try checking out the other floor. When you’re brought up to the top by the elevator, the floor that it drops you off at is always PACKED. Try taking the stairs to the other floor (just one flight) — it seems that not everyone realizes there even is another floor so there’s less people. You’ll have much better look getting just as good of a picture as the main floor :)
Another tip: if you have places to be right after, keep in mind that there’s a line that to take the elevator back down, too, and it can also get long. Make your way a little earlier to leave rather than waiting till the last minute and making yourself late for wherever you’re going.
It was cool to go once but if I were to go back to Tokyo, I probably wouldn’t come back here — there are so many cooler things to do.

Wow! Great views of the tower from below and great view of the city from above. Too bad it started to rain so it got cloudy or misty. They have two sections to choose your view. It probably would be nice in the daytime, too but I love lighted cities. You see so many flashing red lights to show there is a tall building ahead. There is not many cars driving in this city and usually only taxis or the rich. Also, it doesn’t make sense to drive here with the metro available.
There are two sections of the observation deck. I went to both but they trick you that in order to see the ‘Special Observatory’ deck, you have to pay the ‘Main Obswrvatory’ deck. It’s still is much cheaper than the Empire State Building in NYC but not as tall as it. The place is clean inside even the bathrooms! Love those heated bidets! ;-p
The only thing is not many speak English here… still worth it to come visit. Only 10 min easy walk from the metro.

Went to Tokyo tower to enjoy the views of the city. It’s reasonably priced for such an attraction. After we purchased tickets, we waiting for the elevator to quickly take us to the 1^st observation deck. after walking around and enjoying some of the views, we decided to go up to the 2^nd observation deck. Less people and also a nice view.
It was nice to see the building, however, if you are staying at any of the hotels with a high floor, you can get good views of the city from just about anywhere.
That and all of the music and video’s playing on the windows were very distracting. Plus, i really wish there was an outside observation area.

Modeled after the Eiffel Tower, Tokyo Tower is the second tallest structure in Japan. It is painted orange and white to comply with air safety regulations. The tower is home to a four story building that has restaurants and shops. It also has a main and special observatory.
The observatory costs 900 yen (~$ 8). For an extra fee, you can even go up to the special observatory deck.

To be fair, If I didn’t visit the eiffel tower or Sky Tree before, this would be a 5.
Tokyo Tower is as pretty as iconic. It stands proud in the middle of tokyo and it looks good while at it.
There are two tickets you can get depending how high you wanna go. I would just stay in the lower level and go to Sky Tree for the super high thrill.
Entrance fee is not bad specially for the view you get.
I recommend going when it’s a very clear day. Leave the night for the beast AKA Sky Tree
The tower is next to a nice temple, so If you plan right you can visit the temple, then have some light dinner, wait for the sun to come down and then proceed to the TT. That way you kill two birds with one stone.
There isnt much other than those two in that area so plan accordingly. However, it is a pretty nice walk so don’t be scared of going for a stroll.

My favourite tower in Tokyo! Has definitely more charme than the new Skytree, which has nearly the dbl height of the old tower.
You have a beautifull overview from the obersavtion deck and can walk over a glass cover offering you an amazing view down! Normally you don´t have to queue in line, so waiting time is not rquired. Entrance fee is compareable low. Offers amazing views during sunset when illumination is turned on.

Once hailed as Tōkyō’s foremost architectural landmark achievement, Tōkyō Tower was a huge hit when it was initially introduced. Today, however, it’s best admired from the outside. Don’t get me wrong; it’s visually arresting and, in my opinion, even more appealing than, say the Eiffel Tower. But don’t go to Tōkyō Skytree first, and then wander into this place expecting to be impressed. Take my foolish advice and visit Tōkyō Tower BEFORE visiting Skytree. The experience and even the pricing model, is essentially the same; however, if you visit Tōkyō Tower AFTER you see Skytree, your visit will likely come off as a journey into the past, rife with generic experiences and similarities that are impossible to ignore.

Like most I have known of the Tokyo Tower for most of my life but never really gave it much thought, other than its association with the movies and although I always have known it was an iconic landmark having never seen it up close and personal it has always been so surreal to me. So what did I know prior to my visit to Tokyo I knew the Tokyo Tower has fallen at least three times to conquerors such as Godzilla, Mothra, and King Kong yet it still stands in Shiba Park at three hundred and thirty-​three meters tall and weighing four thousand tons just as it has since its opening in 1958. It has always been looked upon as a monument to post-​World War II Japan and their strong economic rise and has represented the resilience of the Japanese people.
Modeled after, and about nine meters taller than, Paris’ Eiffel Tower, the white and orange Tokyo Tower was designed to serve as an antenna for nine television and five FM radio stations. But its real value to Tokyo, has always been as a tourist attraction. Regardless of what man creates and how many may dwarf this ageless wonder, nothing can replace this magnificent structure. It was built in a time of recovery and was therapeutic for millions and has stood proud earning the respect as much as anything ever built. The Tokyo Tower has observation platforms both at the one-​hundred-​and fifty and two– hundred-​and-​fifty meter levels. While the lower one is considered the main observatory, both of them provide visitors with astonishing views of Tokyo, and on clear days, of Ginza, Mount Fuji, and Tokyo Bay and a score of others. I think it must have been the coolest thing around in 1958 when the Tokyo skyline was so much different and much less congested.
One of the strangest things about the Tokyo Tower’s location is, no it’s not that it’s built on one of the tallest hills, its that it looms over the 14^th century Zojoji Temple, which was moved to its present location in 1598. The Zojoji Temple is one of Tokyo’s major temples, and the proximity of these two structures provides a perfect bridge between the old and the new Tokyo. So in my opinion there’s no rivalry here between the Tokyo Tower and the recently completed Tokyo Tree it’s not even a contest this tribute to the people of Japan wins hands down. It’s a beauty for sure.

The Tokyo Tower is a staple of the tourist crowd for good reason. It offers great views of the city and its a cool experience to check off the list. Aside from that, it has everything a good tourist trap should, novelty shops and over priced cafes at nearly every turn to help you part with your yen.
My only criticism is they really should rethink the mascot. It’s very phallic. Not something I want the kids taking photos with.

Even though Skytree is already finished, I still think that Tokyo Tower is the symbol of Tokyo.
It was one of my favorite view during lunch while working in Tokyo.
There is a wax museum at the base of the tower and some shops. My friends and I decided to get to the top by stairs and it was fun. We saw some great views around Tokyo and we just took our time climbing up. I think this is the best way to get to the top of the tower, which I highly recommend.
Since everybody seems to be using the elevator, no crowd here but of course when you reached the top, then you have to fight your way among fellow tourist.
It was a great fun experience with friends :)

Really cool thing to do in Tokyo. The tower is 333 meters; the newer one is 634 meters.
The old one – reviewed here – was built in 1958 and taller than the Eiffel Tower, or so they say. We were there last year and the Eiffel Tower seems taller, but who are we to argue?
Anyway, this is totally worth the trip. The price of admission is reasonable and you get absolutely phenomenal 360 views of the entire city. Really interesting to see the incredible population density.
There’s a reasonably good gift shop on the way out that actually has some pretty good prices. At the top there are assorted things to keep the kids busy. And there is a bar or restaurant, did not really stop to check it out.
I highly recommend this stop for your itinerary of things to do in Tokyo.

Another location I came on my first visit to Japan and my second. I actually much prefer this over the Tokyo Skytree, but that’s just me. There are also multiple heights you can go here, and the more you pay, the higher you go. Seeing as I only went up to the first stop the first time here, we decided to go a little bit higher. It’s a tighter space on the second height, but it’s well worth it for the view.
There is also goodies, food, and a live band here, so you they truly try to maximize your experience here so that you get your bucks worth. It’s almost like being in the Eiffel Tower with less elegance. Still the views are breathtaking and the mascot kinda looks like a pink condom. Seriously, no joke.
Still, this is a must go for any tourist in Japan. It’s a stable for a reason.

At first I was going to go with 3 stars — but I boosted up one star after looking back at my trip (and photos). While you do get some nice shots of the city — the best photo op is getting a pic with the tower from the ground — as you are walking up to it.
We waited in a fairly long line — that actually moved super fast. After you get your tickets you wait in another small line and they stuff an elevator with people. The elevator on the way up is pretty scary as you pass the first couple floors — all of a sudden it’s all open and see through. The views are ridiculous — and terrifying if you are scared of heights! SUPER fast ride to the top — and then you unload into the main observatory.
The views are super nice. You can take a small set of stairs to the floor below for some more great views — and small windows in the floor that look straight down. This was way too intense for me to actually stand on them — but there were a ton of kids jumping on the windows. Ah, to be so young and ignorant, and not have fear. I peeked over one of the windows — but quickly looked away lol
Price: 900yen for the main observatory and another 700 for the special observatory. They are very English friendly.
While it’s nice — it definitely doesn’t have the cache of its more famous twin sister — the Eiffel Tower. However, I’d say it’s worth a stop while in Tokyo — we didn’t spend too much time here and then got to stroll through the little park next to it (which has a nice river running through it).

The beautiful tower of this reminds me of Paris’s Eiffel Tower. My first stop at Tokyo was at this place, unfortunately the weather wasn’t cooperating and I had to take in the gloomy weather which otherwise will feature the beautiful view of the city.
I was luckier on my 2^nd trip, the weather then was excellent. Clear blue sky with the sun shining brightly happily at you, giving you the best panoramic view of the city. Even a cheap camera can get you very nice view on a beautiful day. So if you are in Tokyo, you certainly need to stop by here, at least once.
You have to bear with the squeeze in the lift though especially with some loud mouths (arghh) but the ride is fast and you get up there in quickly. There is also the VIP top view but I am satisfied with the public level, no point heading to the very top.
This place is crowded most of the time especially in good weather, so it’s hard to say when is the best time to go. Probably around evening time? Watch the sunset and admire the night view of the city, that’s my recommendation!

Il est incroyable de voir à quel point la Tōkyō Tower jouit d’une grande popularité auprès des Japonais, quand nous autres Français la voyons comme une vulgaire copie inspirée de notre magnifique Tour Eiffel.
Et pourtant la magie fonctionne lorsqu’on est sur place. On reste étrangement captivé par cette tour, qui est un symbole fort de la Capitale nippone.
Il est très agréable de venir la visiter et surtout de monter tout là-​haut.
C’est un lieu particulièrement fréquenté par les couples qui s’y retrouvent pour un rendez-​vous romantique, ce qui est surprenant de notre point de vue.
Un lieu touristique presque incontournable, évidemment.

During my third visit to Tokyo I finally made my way to see Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo Tower is one of the main sites to see when you’re in Tokyo.
Incredible views of the city and worth taking that trip at least once.
I was able to check out live on-​air on the upper deck and it was pretty exciting.
If you are tight on time they are open pretty late so you can squeeze any time of day to check out the skyline and learn some history behind it all.
What you need to know:
Buy tickets to the tower and upper deck, it’s worth it! (a better value)
You can walk there if you are staying at Prince Park Tower
There are stores that you can buy snacks and trinkets on the bottom floor as well as the main tower level
During a clear day you can see Mt. Fuji
English friendly
Beverage vending machines are available
Go during the weekday in the morning — No lines
You must be able to take stairs to go from main deck to upper deck — This part is not handicap friendly

Da die Lage des Tokyo Tower sehr zentral ist inmitten des Stadtteils Minato und man nicht weit weg von der Bay ist, hat man selbst von der ersten Plattform einen sehr guten Blick auf Tokyo Downtown, Roppongi, Akasaka, die gesamte Bay inkl. Odaiba und Haneda sowie die direkte Umgebung mit dem Zojo-​ji Tempel.
Zudem hat man nach Ende des Rundgangs und Rückfahrt mit dem Aufzug noch die Möglichkeit ausgiebig Souvenirs auf den unteren Ebenen vom Tokyo Tower Shopping & Food Komplex einzukaufen inklusive vieler guter japanischer Süßigkeiten.
Insgesamt kann man sagen, dass der Tokyo Tower eine der besten Aussichten von Tokyo für relativ überschaubares Geld bietet (wenn man auf der ersten Plattform bleibt)…

Après la tour de Skytree, c’est la plus haute tour à Tokyo et certainement la plus populaire au Japon, par film, photos manga etc…
Mais depuis deux ans, elle commence à perdre sa popularité face au Skytree. Malgré cela, elle a toujours ses propres charmes; comme dans le film de Takashi Yamazaki, Always, Sanchôme no Yûhi, elle est devenue le symbole «du Japon du bon vieux temps «.
Oui, c’est vrai que quand je regarde cette tour, ça me rappelle mon premier voyage à Tokyo quand j’étais petite… (nostalgie snif…) bon, visiter à la tour de Tokyo «à la recherché de temps perdu «, pourquoi pas!