Tokyo Tower

The Tokyo Tower is Japan's answer to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It soars above the Tokyo metropolis, a symbol of Japan's reemergence as a major economic power after the devastation of World War II.

The Tokyo Tower is located at Minato-ku, Tokyo, and serves two purposes – landmark and broadcasting antenna. Thus, it is painted white and international orange in compliance with aviation safety regulations.

The tower is dazzling. With 176 floodlights positioned in various parts of the tower. At night, the tower casts a bright glow that beckons and invites, making it one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions. During spring and winter, it is lit a bright orange. Come summer and fall, and the lights are changed to silver. The lights are set aglow every night from dusk to 11 in the evening.

You can take the elevator to either one of the tower's two observation decks: the 'main' one at 149 meters and the second 'special' observation deck at 248 meters. Now, if you feel up to it, you can also use the outside stairwell up to the main observatory. The decks' view provides 360 views of the city, and on clear days, you can even view Mount Fuji, Ginza, Yokohama and Tokyo Bay. At night, the view is even spectacular, as you get to see Tokyo bedecked in dazzling lights and signs.

The best places to view the Tokyo Tower would be from the east gardens of the Imperial Palace, the terrace of Roppongi Hills, and the Shinjuku Station southern promenade. You can also try the Metropolitan Government Building observatory in Shinjuku.