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Opening in 1958, the Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters above the ground and is 13 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris in which is was inspired. Although it is higher, with the modern advances in steel fabrication the Tokyo tower weighs a little over 4000 tons compared to the French tower at over 7000.
The structure is used as a broadcasting tower, with radio and television stations broadcasting signals from the bright red structure.
There are two public observation decks on the Tokyo Tower, the lower one is 150 meters off the ground where 360 degree views of the Kanto Region and surrounding Tokyo are visable, while the 250 metre high observation deck will give views of Mount Fuji and Mt Tsukuba on a fine day. Unfortuantly with high humidity and smog visability is difficult at many times during the year. But night time is a must, the spectacular sight of Tokyo's lights are really a treat.
One scary moment is standing on the glass floor panels looking down at the street far below, it is interesting to people watch and see the fear in people not game to stand on the glass.
The base of the tower is home to Foot Town, this entertainment mecca with several interesting family attractions including the Tokyo Aquarium which is home to 50,000 fish and assorted sea creatures.
Other attractions include the Tokyo Tower Carnival Wax Museum where you will find a large display of the famous and collection of fairytale dolls. The is a Tokyo Tower Carnival Mysterious Walking Zone which is an interesting attraction with three dimensional hologram techologies on show and the Tokyo Tower trick gallery where there are some very clever and funny 3d trick pictures on display.
Foot Town is also home to exhibition space and a large shopping complex and dining.
The Tokyo Tower is only a few minutes away on foot from the Akabanebashi Station on the Oedo Line or about 5 mins walk from Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya Subway Line.
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