Completed in 1958, Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower. Reaching 330m in height, it was the largest structure in the city until the completion of the 634m Skytree in 2012. Inspired by the Eiffel tower, it has a similar lattice design and its bright white/orange paint scheme keeps it in compliance with air safety regulations.
The look-out decks at 150m and 250m both offer impressive views of the city, but the extra few yen for the ticket to the higher point is absolutely worth it. From here, the view is completely unobstructed while the space is also small enough that you can walk around it quickly and really get a feel for every direction.
We were incredibly fortunate with both the weather and air quality at the time of our visit and could see all the way to the snowy peak of Mount Fuji. The audio guides provided give insightful facts about the city in every direction, but are cheeky enough to mention how many times parts of the city have been destroyed by giant monsters.
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