富士山縦覧場, Observation tower in Asakusa, Japan.
The Fuji Viewing Tower was a wooden observation structure rising 32 meters in the Asakusa district, offering views of Mount Fuji. It stood in the entertainment area near Yoshiwara and drew many visitors to the spot.
The tower opened on November 6, 1887, and was a forerunner to the taller Ryounkaku Tower built at the same site in 1890. It marked the start of observation tower construction in Japan.
The platform drew artists and writers who captured Mount Fuji in their work from this spot. It became a meaningful subject in Tokyo's art scene during the late 1800s.
The location was in a lively entertainment district that was easy to reach for visitors. The wooden structure could have limited viewing conditions during bad weather.
The tower was one of the first places in Japan where visitors could admire Mount Fuji from a high vantage point, inspiring later observation structures. This innovation marked when Tokyo began creating tall viewing platforms as part of its urban landscape.
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