Tokyo Tower

Tower Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

What to expect

Tokyo Tower is a communication tower that has stood in the center of Tokyo for more than half a century. The tower has two observation platforms, the Main Deck at 150 meters and the Top Deck at 250 meters, offering stunning views of the city, including Mt. Fuji, Mt. Tsukuba, and Tokyo Skytree. The tower is surrounded by a commercial building called Foot Town, which features a variety of restaurants, souvenir shops, and amusement facilities. Visitors can enjoy restaurants, cafes, and entertainment options from morning to evening. The tower's beautiful illumination, known as 'Landmark Light,' is a popular spot for couples and a great place to experience present-day Tokyo

Plan your family visit to the Tokyo Tower with these blog insights 👇

Tokyo with Teens

This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed the Tokyo Tower, and took a tour of the observation deck

Highlights: The kids enjoyed climbing the stairs to the Main Deck. We saw the geometric mirrors and lights, and the views from the top were amazing ✨

(Tip!) Tokyo with kids: 34x things to do with the family!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Tokyo Tower, which is similar to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. We took the elevator to the two platforms at 150 meters and 250 meters

Highlights: We enjoyed the views from the Tokyo Tower, especially from the lower platform. We thought the views were better at a lower altitude ✨

Old and New Tokyo

This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the Tokyo Tower, the tallest self-supporting steel tower in the world, used for broadcasting and as an observation deck at 1091 feet (333 m)

Highlights: My kids dubbed it the 'orange Eiffel Tower' ✨

Tokyo, Japan

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked from the temple to Tokyo Tower

Highlights: This iconic structure is striking in the flesh and incredibly photogenic ✨