Tokyo Tower is a renowned Japanese tower, It has been featured in countless Japanese movies, anime’s and television programs. It was based on the Eiffel Tower in Paris France.
Tokyo Tower has become a symbol for Japan. The tower which reaches a staggering 332,5 meter’s in height is now the second tallest tower in Japan. The tower was inspired by the French Eiffel Tower, but unlike the Eiffel Tower, Tokyo tower’s purpose is to serve as an antenna to broadcast the main Japanese media channels. However because of Japan’s planned switch from analog to digital television broadcasting Tokyo tower will be replaced by a new Tower called the Tokyo Sky Tree which will be completed by 2012.The tower is painted orange and white to conform with air safety standards. When night hits the tower is illuminated in orange lights which can be seen from around Tokyo.
Why go see Tokyo tower?
The first floor offers and impressive aquarium which is home to some 50,000 fish. The third floor of Tokyo tower offers a wax museum which is operated by Guinness world Records. The towers fourth and fifth floors is occupied by a Trick Art Gallery which has many neat optical illusions ( recommend for people with children). Tokyo tower also has two observation decks, which will allow you to see from a height of 145 meters from the Main Observatory and 250 meters for the Special Observatory.
Although Tokyo tower has spectacular views you can get an even better view of Tokyo if you go to Shinjuku then go to the Tokyo metropolitan government building.
How to get there
Business hours and cost
Main Observatory ( 150 meters)
Hours of operation are from 9:00-22:00. The cost for adult tickets is ¥ 820, for children ¥460 and for children under four it is ¥310 Yen
Special Observatory (250 meters)
Hours of operation are from 9:00-22:00.The cost for an adult ticket is ¥600, for children it is ¥400 and for children under four it is ¥350
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