There’s a moment, just as the elevator doors open at 350 meters, when Tokyo unfolds beneath you like a living map — and you realize why people keep coming back to this tower. This guide cuts through the brochures to give you the real picture: what it costs, what you actually see, and whether the world’s tallest broadcast tower is worth your time and yen in 2025.

Height: 634 meters (2,080 ft) ·
Tallest tower in Japan: Yes ·
Observation decks: Tembo Deck (350 m) and Tembo Galleria (450 m) ·
Opening date: May 22, 2012 ·
Annual visitors: Approximately 6.5 million (2018) ·
Adult ticket (Tembo Deck): ¥2,100 (as of 2025)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact visibility of Mt. Fuji depends on weather conditions (Japan Rail Pass (travel guide))
  • Wait times vary by season and time of day (Japan Guide (travel authority))