A model course perfect for the September long weekend — great for friends, family, and couples alike, all centered around Tokyo Tower!
When it comes to Tokyo Tower, nothing beats the night view! This time, we're introducing a course centered on Tokyo Tower from evening onward, taking in a stroll through Shiba Park, great food, and stunning night views.
Now, let's set off on your Tokyo Tower adventure!
There are several stations near Tokyo Tower, but this recommended model course starts at Exit A4 of Shibakoen Station on the Toei Mita Line! From here, we'll walk toward Tokyo Tower.
Fun Fact
When Shibakoen Station opened in 1973, the line was still called "Toei Line 6" — it wasn't renamed the "Mita Line" until 1978. Step outside, and you'll see Tokyo Tower.
Turn left as you exit A4 at Shibakoen Station and the lush greenery of Shiba Park comes into view on your left. Tokyo Tower soon appears in the distance, too! Enjoy the walk as it gradually draws closer.
Fun Fact
Shiba Park opened in 1873 as one of Japan's very first public parks. Tokyo Tower rose in one corner of it in 1958 as a symbol of postwar recovery.
The area around Tokyo Tower is full of historic spots. This time, we pass through the "Former Taitoku-in Mausoleum Somon Gate" — the south gate of Zojoji Temple's former precincts and a nationally designated Important Cultural Property — on the way to the Shiba Park area.
Fun Fact
Somon Gate was built in 1632 as the entrance to the mausoleum of Tokugawa Hidetada, the second Tokugawa shogun, and survived wartime destruction as a precious historic structure. Through the gate, you can glimpse the beautiful Tokyo Tower, completed in 1958.
Historic Zojoji Temple, with Tokyo Tower rising behind it. Enjoy a view found nowhere else, where Japanese tradition meets the symbol of modern Tokyo!
Fun Fact
Zojoji Temple was relocated to its current site in Shiba in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu — roughly 360 years before Tokyo Tower. Don't miss the striking pairing of the vermilion Sangedatsumon Gate and the tower.
Set against lush greenery and blue sky, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Tokyo Tower. On a fine day, we also recommend sitting or lying back on the grass for a relaxed, unhurried view ♪
Fun Fact
The Prince Shiba Park area once formed part of the Zojoji Temple grounds, home to the mausoleum of Tokugawa Hidetada, the second shogun. Today it's a popular photo spot, with Tokyo Tower visible beyond its lush gardens.
From Shiba Park, head out to Hibiya-dori Avenue and cross at the pedestrian crossing. Climb the slope and in about a 10-minute walk you'll reach the base of Tokyo Tower! The closer you get, the bigger it looks — and the more excited you'll feel ♪
TOKYO TOWER
Once inside, it's time for a bite to eat! Among the many restaurants, we're recommending MOS Burger (inside the Foot Town 2F food court). This location has a limited-edition item you can only get here — the "Tokyo Tower Burger"!!
Once you're full, it's on to the Main Deck! Take the observatory-bound elevator from Foot Town's 1st floor up to the deck for a sweeping view of Tokyo. From here, enjoy views and experiences found only at Tokyo Tower!
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Enjoy grilled Genghis Khan lamb and a highball in an open-air space with a dramatic straight-up view of Tokyo Tower! Raise a glass at this one-of-a-kind location ♪ With all-you-can-eat-and-drink at "Mother Farm Genghis Khan," you're sure to leave satisfied!
Once you're full and happy, it's about time to head home. End the day with a photo in front of Tokyo Tower, lit up beautifully against the night sky. It shows a different face than by day, and the light-up design and colors change from day to day — one of its many charms!
So, what did you think?
We've shown you a side of Tokyo Tower that's more than just the view — one that's not so well known!
With Tokyo Tower as your destination, this model course lets you fully experience "walking, seeing, eating, and enjoying."
This September long weekend, why not spend a wonderful day at Tokyo Tower with friends, family, or someone special?
Crowds are expected, since this is Japan's first 5-day holiday in 11 years. Mornings and evenings tend to be relatively quiet, so if you'd like a more relaxed visit, we recommend those times.
Yes — you can purchase tickets online in advance through the official website. Skip the ticket counter and enter straight from your smartphone, which is especially handy during the crowded holiday period.
Yes. Along the walk from Shibakoen Station to Tokyo Tower you'll find the historic Somon Gate, Zojoji Temple, and the popular photo spot Prince Shiba Park — we recommend our model course, which takes you past each of these on foot.
A wide range of experiences await, including "TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA," a projection-mapping show that changes with the seasons; a sweeping panoramic night view of Tokyo; a visit to Tower Daijingu Shrine; and the Skywalk Window, looking straight down from about 150 meters up.
