Tokyo Tower, Broadcasting and observation tower in Minato, Japan.
The 333-meter steel structure with red and white paint stands prominently near Shiba Park, featuring two observation decks at different heights.
The tower, completed in December 1958, served as Japan's primary television and radio broadcasting facility during the nation's post-war reconstruction period.
The tower maintains its status as a national symbol through regular illumination displays that change according to seasons and national celebrations.
Visitors can access the Main Deck at 150 meters for 900 yen or choose the Top Deck Tour at 250 meters for 3,000 yen.
The structure requires repainting every five years, consuming 28,000 liters of paint to maintain its distinct orange and white pattern.
Location: Shibakōen
Inception: May 8, 1957
Founders: Hisakichi Maeda
Architects: Tachū Naitō
Official opening: December 23, 1958
Floors above the ground: 16
Elevators: 4
Height: 332.6 m
Part of: Six Tower Brothers
Address: 東京都港区芝公園4-2-8 105-0011
Website: https://fr.tokyotower.co.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.65861,139.74556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
Tokyo offers photographers a wide range of subjects, from centuries-old temples to modern skyscrapers and maintained gardens. The city combines traditional Japanese architecture with contemporary urban design, creating environments that shift throughout the day. Sites like Senso-ji Temple in Taito and Meiji Shrine in Shibuya present religious structures amid urban settings, while Tokyo Skytree in Sumida and Tokyo Tower in Minato provide elevated city views. The city's different districts showcase varied aspects of Japanese culture. Harajuku and Akihabara Electric Town in Chiyoda represent modern youth culture and technology, while Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku offers a glimpse of postwar dining alleys. Parks including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Yoyogi Park, and Chidorigafuchi Park provide seasonal photo opportunities, particularly during cherry blossom season. Shibuya Crossing demonstrates urban movement, Nakameguro Canal offers waterway perspectives, and locations like Hamarikyu Gardens and Imperial Palace East Gardens show traditional Japanese landscaping. From the observation decks of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to the street scenes of Takeshita Street and Ginza District, Tokyo serves different photographic interests.
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