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Tokyo Tower ( Tōkyō tawā, pronounced [toːkʲoː taɰᵝaː] ⓘ, officially called 日本電波塔, Nippon denpatō, "Japan Radio Tower") is a communications and observation tower in the Shiba-koen district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, built in 1958. At 332.9 meters (1,092 ft), it was the tallest tower in Japan until the construction of Tokyo Skytree in 2012.
Tokyo Tower is a landmark of Tokyo that opened on December 23, 1958. We celebrated our 65th anniversary on December 23, 2023.
Standing 333 meters high in central Tokyo, Tokyo Tower (東京タワー) is the world's tallest, self-supported steel tower and 3 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower. A symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth as a major economic power, Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was ...
Jun 18, 2021 · Located in Shibakoen in the central ward of Minato at 333 meters tall, Tokyo Tower was the tallest freestanding tower in the world when it was built. Ironically, the previous tallest was the Eiffel Tower.
Based on the Eiffel Tower in design, Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958. At 333 meters tall, it was the tallest freestanding tower in the world when it was built. It remained the tallest structure in Japan until being surpassed by Skytree in 2010.
A local's comprehensive guide to Tokyo Tower: learn about the stunning city views, delve into its history and architecture, and discover dining & shopping.
Built in 1958, and standing 333 meters tall, Tokyo Tower serves as a symbol of Tokyo’s rebirth after World War II. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest tower in the world, surpassing even its inspiration, the Eiffel Tower.