Guide to Tokyo Tower, the iconic red-and-white communications tower.
Quick Facts
- Best for: City views, photography, iconic landmark
- Time needed: 1-2 hours
- Access: Akabanebashi or Onarimon Station
Overview
Built in 1958, Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters tall. Two observation decks offer panoramic views. Night illumination changes seasonally.
How to Enjoy
Observation Decks
Main Deck (150m) and Top Deck (250m, separate ticket). Clear days offer Mt. Fuji views.
Getting There
From Narita Airport (NRT)
Recommended (Mid-range): Take the 🟠 Keisei Access Express from Terminal 1 or 2. Look for trains bound for Haneda Airport, which provide through service via the 🩷 Toei Asakusa Line to Daimon Station in approximately 75 minutes. From Daimon, it is approximately a 10-minute walk. Terminal 3 users should take the shuttle bus to Terminal 2 first. Premium: Take the 🔵 Keisei Skyliner to Ueno Station, then transfer to the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to Kamiyacho Station (approximately 60–70 minutes total).
From Haneda Airport (HND)
Recommended (Mid-range): Take the 🔵 Tokyo Monorail from any terminal (T1, T2, T3) to Hamamatsucho Station in approximately 20 minutes. From there, the tower is an approximate 15-minute walk. Alternative: The 🔴 Keikyu Line connects to Daimon Station via the 🩷 Toei Asakusa Line in approximately 30 minutes.
From Major Stations
- From Shinjuku Station: Take the 🟣 Toei Oedo Line directly to Akabanebashi Station (approximately 15 minutes).
- From Tokyo Station: Take the 🟢 JR Yamanote Line or Keihin-Tohoku Line to Hamamatsucho Station (approximately 6 minutes).
- From Shibuya Station: Take the 🟢 JR Yamanote Line to Hamamatsucho Station (approximately 18 minutes).
Local Access
The closest station is Akabanebashi (🟣 Toei Oedo Line), located approximately a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Kamiyacho Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) is approximately a 7-minute walk away, while Hamamatsucho Station (JR Lines/Monorail) is approximately a 15-minute walk. IC cards (Suica, PASMO) are accepted on all trains and subways in the area.
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Last updated: 2026-02-03