Sight guide · Tokyo · Japan
Visiting Tokyo Tower
The orange-and-white Tokyo Tower, completed in 1958 and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, stands 333 metres high beside Zojo-ji temple.
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Quick answer
Tokyo Tower is a landmark in Shiba, Tokyo. Allow 1 hour; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- Shiba
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, after dark and couples
- Best months
- December–February
About Tokyo Tower
The orange-and-white Tokyo Tower, completed in 1958 and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, stands 333 metres high beside Zojo-ji temple. Its Main Deck at 150 metres and Top Deck at 250 metres give closer views over central Tokyo than the Skytree, and its illumination makes it the city's classic night landmark.
Tip: Photograph it from the grounds of Zojo-ji temple, or from the Shiba Park lawns at dusk.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Shiba, art museums, international dining and late-night clubs.
Best time to visit Tokyo Tower
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- January: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- February: 11°C (52°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-January the sun sets at about 16:51 local time (calculated for Tokyo).
When to visit Tokyo has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary visits Tokyo Tower on day 2, together with Shibuya Sky, Tsukiji Outer Market and Akihabara.
- No. 5 of the 20 sights in our Tokyo things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 4-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 7-day plan.
If you like Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Crossing — Shibuya, 30 minutes
- Tokyo Skytree — Oshiage, 1.5–2 hours
- Shibuya Sky — Shibuya, 1 hour
- Odaiba — Odaiba, Half a day
Staying near Tokyo Tower
Stay in Roppongi and Azabudai ($$$$) to walk here: art museums, international dining and late-night clubs. All areas to stay in Tokyo.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Tokyo Tower?
Plan 1 hour.
+Is Tokyo Tower free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Tokyo Tower?
December–February, the quietest of the good months. Photograph it from the grounds of Zojo-ji temple, or from the Shiba Park lawns at dusk.
+Do I need to book Tokyo Tower in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.