Tokyo Tower
The retro orange Eiffel-style tower — Tokyo's nostalgic 1958 icon.
The call
Worth it if you're traveling with kids and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Tokyo Tower worth it?
Tokyo Tower is a specialist choice, not a default stop.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
It's shorter and less of a 'view' than Skytree, but the tower itself is the photo — that orange lattice glowing at night is pure old-Tokyo postcard.
- 02
Inside it's a bit dated and touristy, so most people enjoy it more from the street and parks below than from the deck.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Tokyo Tower is an easy yes.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Tokyo Tower is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Tokyo Tower is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
Tokyo Tower rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
Save the money. Tokyo Tower does not return enough for the price.
You only have one day
Keep Tokyo Tower only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You're planning for two
Tokyo Tower offers some romance, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
History and culture matter to you
Tokyo Tower offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
Plan it well
- Cost
- ¥1,200–3,000
- Timing
- After dark for the illuminated tower
- Booking
- Tickets on the day; ¥1,200 main deck up to ¥3,000 with top deck
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hrs
- Accessibility
- Elevator access to decks; surrounding streets are hilly
- Getting there
- Akabanebashi or Kamiyacho Station, a short uphill walk in Minato