Researched guide · Checked on Oct 19, 2026
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Tokyo Tower, the red-and-white tower opened in 1958, is still one of the best places to see the city. You can go up to the Main Deck at 150 m, add the Top Deck at 250 m, or even climb about 600 steps on weekends. Here is how to choose a ticket, what it costs and when to go.
Quick answer
Main Deck only: ¥1,500 for adults, no reservation needed.
Main Deck + Top Deck: the Top Deck Tour is ¥3,300 online or ¥3,500 at the counter for adults.
Hours: 9:00–23:00 (Main Deck, last entry 22:30). The Top Deck Tour runs until 22:45 (last entry 22:15).
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Ticket types and prices
| Ticket | Adult | High school | Elementary & junior high | Age 4+ (preschool) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Deck (150 m) | ¥1,500 | ¥1,200 | ¥900 | ¥600 |
| Top Deck Tour (150 m + 250 m), online | ¥3,300 | ¥3,100 | ¥2,100 | ¥1,500 |
| Top Deck Tour, at the counter | ¥3,500 | ¥3,300 | ¥2,300 | ¥1,700 |
| Tokyo Diamond Tour (150 m + 250 m + lounge) | ¥7,000 | ¥6,500 | ¥4,700 | ¥3,300 |
The Top Deck Tour is ¥200 cheaper when you book online. The Top Deck Tour and the Tokyo Diamond Tour can be cancelled in bad weather.
Which ticket should you choose?
- Main Deck: enough for most visitors. It has wide views over the city and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji to the west.
- Top Deck Tour: goes up to 250 m in a separate elevator. Choose it if you want the highest view and a quieter, designed space.
- Tokyo Diamond Tour: a guided tour at set times (12:00 to 18:00, on the hour) that includes the Top Deck and a lounge. A special-occasion option.
Climb the stairs (weekends and holidays)
On weekends and public holidays, you can walk up about 600 outdoor steps from the roof of the Foot Town building to the Main Deck at 150 m, from 9:00 to 16:00. You pay the normal observation deck price, and climbers get a free certificate. Walking down is possible every day from 9:00 to 20:00. The stairs close in rain, storms and during heatstroke alerts, and you cannot switch to the elevator halfway up.
When to go
- Clear mornings in late autumn and winter give the best chance of seeing Mt. Fuji.
- Around sunset you can see the city in daylight and at night on one visit. This is also the busiest time.
- Late evening is quieter, and the Main Deck is open until 23:00.
In Google Maps reviews, weekends and sunset come up most often as crowded times. Reviewers who went on a weekday or just before closing found it quiet. At busy times, several reviewers also mention a line for the elevator down from the Top Deck.
Tokyo Tower: when it gets busy
Weekdays: Few reviews say which weekday they visited. One weekday visitor found it not crowded at all, and another found it quiet just before closing. Sunset is described as busy, but most of those reviews do not say the day, so we have not marked it here.
Weekends and holidays: Weekends are described as crowded, and sunset into early evening as the busiest time. One reviewer came early on a Saturday morning, around 9:30 to 10:00, to avoid the crowds. Evening reports are mixed. We did not find enough reports about weekend late morning and afternoon.
Based on about 50 Google Maps reviews we read in November 2026, found by searching for crowded. Most do not say which day they visited, so the difference between the two charts is approximate. Holidays such as Golden Week are described as very crowded. This is not measured data, and we did not visit ourselves.
How to get there
| Station | Line | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Akabanebashi | Toei Oedo Line | 5 min |
| Onarimon (Exit A1) | Toei Mita Line | 6 min |
| Kamiyacho (Exit 1) | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line | 7 min |
| Shibakoen (Exit A4) | Toei Mita Line | 10 min |
| Daimon (Exit A6) | Toei Asakusa Line | 10 min |
| Hamamatsucho (North Exit) | JR Yamanote Line | 15 min |
Zojoji Temple and Shiba Park are right next to the tower. See our Tokyo Tower and Shiba guide for the area.
Tokyo Tower or Tokyo Skytree?
Tokyo Skytree is much taller (its decks are at 350 m and 450 m) and gives a wider view. Tokyo Tower is closer to central Tokyo, and many people like that you can see the tower itself in the view from other places, such as Roppongi. See our Tokyo Skytree tickets guide and Shibuya Sky tickets guide to compare.
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FAQ
How much is a Tokyo Tower ticket?
The Main Deck (150 m) is ¥1,500 for adults. The Top Deck Tour (150 m and 250 m) is ¥3,300 online or ¥3,500 at the counter.
Do I need to book Tokyo Tower in advance?
Not for the Main Deck. Booking the Top Deck Tour online is ¥200 cheaper.
What are Tokyo Tower’s opening hours?
The Main Deck is open 9:00–23:00 (last entry 22:30). The Top Deck Tour runs 9:00–22:45 (last entry 22:15).
Can you walk up Tokyo Tower?
Yes, on weekends and public holidays from 9:00 to 16:00, about 600 steps to the Main Deck. It closes in bad weather.
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Sources
Prices, hours and access come from Tokyo Tower’s official website (checked October 19, 2026). Prices and hours can change, so please check before you go.
