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Tokyo Tower

Red and white Tokyo Tower rising above the dense buildings of Minato with Tokyo Bay behind, seen from Roppongi Hills
Photo: Daniel L. Lu (user:dllu), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
Main Deck ¥1,500; Top Deck ¥3,300 online
Hours
Main Deck 9:00–23:00, last entry 22:30
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Main Deck (150 m)
¥1,500; high-schoolers ¥1,200, children ¥900, ages 4+ ¥600
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Top Deck Tour (150 + 250 m)
¥3,300 online, ¥3,500 at the counter
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Stairs up
≈ 600 steps — Sat, Sun and holidays 9:00–16:00
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Illumination
From sunset until 22:00
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Getting there
Akabanebashi (Oedo line) 5 minutes; Onarimon, Kamiyacho
Coordinates
35.65861, 139.74556YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

333 mheight of the tower
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1958the year it opened
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150 mMain Deck — the main observatory
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250 mTop Deck — by guided tour
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≈ 600outdoor steps to 150 m, a 12–13 minute climb
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23:00the Main Deck stays open until then
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Zojo-jithe Tokugawa family temple at the tower's foot
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Red and whitethe colour scheme follows air-safety rules
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What is Tokyo Tower?

Tokyo Tower is a red-and-white lattice broadcasting tower 333 m high in Shiba Park, Minato. It opened in 1958 and has been one of Tokyo's great symbols ever since, especially in the evening when it's lit up.

The tower has two observation decks: the Main Deck at 150 m and the Top Deck at 250 m, reached on a timed tour. At its foot is the Foot Town building with shops and cafés, and next door is the historic Zojo-ji temple, with the famous view of the tower rising over its roofs.

How the tower works

According to the official site, the Main Deck is open 9:00 to 23:00 (last entry 22:30). Adult tickets cost ¥1,500, high-schoolers ¥1,200, schoolchildren ¥900, and children from age 4 ¥600. It has two levels of panoramic windows and a glass floor.

The Top Deck Tour takes you to 250 m on a timed guided visit, 9:00 to 22:45: ¥3,300 online or ¥3,500 at the counter. There's also the premium Tokyo Diamond Tour with a lounge — ¥7,000, just 70 places a day. Top Deck tours may be cancelled in bad weather. The tower is lit from sunset until 22:00.

What to see

  • Main Deck — city views from 150 m.
  • Top Deck — a 360° panorama from 250 m.
  • The glass floor on the Main Deck.
  • The outdoor stairs — 600 steps.
  • The evening illumination of the tower.
  • Zojo-ji temple with its tower view.

How to get to Tokyo Tower

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More tips

  1. Akabanebashi station (Oedo line) — about 5 minutes on foot.
  2. Onarimon station (Mita line) — about 6 minutes.
  3. Kamiyacho station (Hibiya line) — about 7 minutes.
  4. Hamamatsucho station (JR) — about 15 minutes on foot through Shiba Park.
  5. From Haneda airport — monorail to Hamamatsucho, about 20 minutes, then walk.

Tokyo Tower or Skytree

Tokyo Toweryou are here333 m¥1,500, 150 mUntil 23:00Stair climb, classic look
Tokyo Skytree634 mFrom ¥1,800, 350 mUsually until 22:00World's tallest tower

How long do you need?

Allow 45–60 minutes for the Main Deck, or about an hour and a half with the Top Deck. The city lights are especially lovely in the evening, and the tower stays open until 23:00 — one of Tokyo's latest observatories.

Before going up, stop at Zojo-ji temple at its foot; the best view of the tower itself is from the Roppongi Hills observatory nearby.

Is Tokyo Tower worth visiting?

Yes: it's Tokyo's classic symbol, tickets are cheaper than Skytree, and the weekend stair climb is an unusual treat.

The YesGo take: it's lower than Skytree, and the best view isn't from the tower but of it. If you're choosing one observatory, consider Skytree or the free Government Building deck; Tokyo Tower is best for the stairs and an evening visit.

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Minato in half a day

Zojo-ji temple in the afternoon, then Tokyo Tower, and Roppongi Hills in the evening for a view of the tower from above. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Zojo-ji40 min · free; gallery ¥700
  2. 5 min walk from the previous stopTokyo Toweryou are here1 h · Main Deck ¥1,500; Top Deck ¥3,300 online
  3. 26 min walk from the previous stopRoppongi Hills1 h 30 min · ≈ ¥2,200 online / ¥2,400 on site (winter 2026–27)

3 places · about 3 h 41 min with walks · 31 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Zojo-ji

Tokyo, Japan

40 min · free; gallery ¥700 · 5 min walk

Roppongi Hills

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1 h 30 min · ≈ ¥2,200 online / ¥2,400 on site (winter 2026–27) · 26 min walk

Hamarikyu Gardens

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1 h · ¥300; over-65s ¥150 · 29 min walk

Ginza

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1 h 30 min · free · 40 min walk

How to do it right

  • At weekends, climb the stairs.
  • Open until 23:00 — handy for evenings.
  • Top Deck is ¥200 cheaper online.
  • The best view of the tower is from Roppongi Hills.
  • At its foot: Zojo-ji temple.

Questions

How much does it cost to go up Tokyo Tower?

Main Deck ¥1,500 for adults; Top Deck Tour ¥3,300 online.

How late is the tower open?

The Main Deck until 23:00, last entry 22:30.

Can you climb it on foot?

Yes, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9:00 to 16:00 — about 600 steps.

How tall is the tower?

333 m; the decks are at 150 and 250 m.

When is it lit up?

From sunset until 22:00.

How do I get there?

About 5 minutes on foot from Akabanebashi station (Oedo line).

Tokyo Tower or Skytree?

Skytree is taller; Tokyo Tower is cheaper, open later and classically beautiful.

How long do you need?

45–60 minutes, about an hour and a half with the Top Deck.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Tokyo Tower official site (tokyotower.co.jp) — prices, hours, Top Deck, Diamond Tour, illumination, outdoor stairs (checked 09.11.2026)
  • English Wikipedia: Tokyo Tower — opening year, colour scheme, Zojo-ji
  • Travel guides — walking times from stations (unofficial)
  • Wikidata Q183536 — coordinates
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 09.11.2026 ·
How we checkedPrices, Main Deck and Top Deck hours, the Diamond Tour, illumination times and the outdoor-stairs rules are from the tower's official site. The opening year and the reason for the colours are from Wikipedia. Top Deck prices differ online and at the counter — we give both. Walking times from stations are from guides.

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