Tokyo Tower 東京タワー
Tokyo Tower is an observation tower, transmitter mast, lattice tower, and architectural landmark located in Tokyo, Japan. Standing at a height of 333 meters, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. The tower was designed by Tachū Naitō and is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
Planning a visit
Daily highs range from 8 °C in January to 29 °C in August, with lows dropping to 1 °C in January and February. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with the highest amounts seen between June and October, peaking in September at 215 mm on about 18 days. The site is open Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 23:00, and admission fees apply. Wheelchair access is available.
The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, located 13 km away. The tower is 6 km from the capital Tokyo. Nearby places to visit include Roppongi at 1.4 km, Akasaka, Tokyo at 1.7 km, National Diet Building at 1.9 km, Tsukiji fish market at 2.2 km, and Ginza at 2.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is September, with about 215 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 58 | 116 | 127 | 136 | 168 | 153 | 166 | 215 | 200 | 94 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
