Tokyo Tower: choose your deck, ticket and arrival route
Contents
- 1. Compare the deck and ticket you actually want
- 2. Get to the right gate before your reserved time
- 3. Separate opening hours, last admission and restrictions
- 4. Choose a station by your actual starting point
- 5. Choose outdoor stairs only if they suit your visit
- 6. Plan accessibility, photography and the view
- 7. Use current lighting and food information
- 8. Sources and background
- 9. Frequently Asked Questions
Choose the Main Deck for a lower-cost city view; choose the Top Deck Tour if the higher viewpoint and the staged tour matter to you. The Main Deck is at 150 metres. The Top Deck Tour takes you to 150 and 250 metres and runs at a reserved time.[1]
Pick the deck before you buy, then plan the train ride and the walk as separate parts of your arrival. For sunset, check the sunset time for your date and leave a buffer for entry and the lifts. A weekday does not guarantee a clear skyline or a short queue.
Compare the deck and ticket you actually want
| Option | Adult price in JPY | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Main Deck, 150 metres | 1,500 per person[1] | A lower-cost viewpoint without the timed Top Deck sequence |
| Top Deck Tour, 150 and 250 metres | 3,300 online; 3,500 at the counter[1] | Visitors who want the higher deck and can be at the gate at a reserved time |
| Tokyo Diamond Tour, 150 and 250 metres plus lounge | 7,000 per person[1] | A separate premium product with departures from 12:00 to 18:00 |
Main Deck prices for younger visitors are 1,200 JPY for high-school students, 900 JPY for elementary and junior-high-school children and 600 JPY for children aged 4 or older.[1] Top Deck Tour prices follow the same age categories, so check the category and the final total when you buy. Meals, separate activities and transport are not part of an observatory ticket.
The Top Deck Tour is more than a lift ride. It passes through the Tower Archives, where 59 monitors replay 65 years of Tokyo Tower memories, and the Koh-Yo-Kan lounge before it climbs to 250 metres for a 360-degree view.[2]
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Get to the right gate before your reserved time
Show your ticket to the staff at the elevator area on Foot Town's first floor. You then ride to the Main Deck.[2] Be at the Top Deck Gate on the Main Deck's second floor at the time printed on your ticket. Once your reservation time has passed, you cannot take part.[2] Arriving at the ground-floor entrance at that time leaves no allowance for the first lift.
Save each person's ticket or QR code, or print it, before you leave your accommodation.[3] Once you leave the Main Deck or Top Deck, you cannot re-enter, so plan food and outside photographs accordingly.[3] Tickets are sold online and at the Foot Town counter on the first floor. Online tickets need a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express or Diners Club), and the counter takes cash.[3]
Separate opening hours, last admission and restrictions
The Main Deck is open 09:00 to 23:00, last admission 22:30. The Top Deck Tour runs 09:00 to 22:45, last tour 22:15.[1] Closing time is not an arrival target. Congestion can bring the Main Deck's last admission forward, and weather or operational restrictions can close the Top Deck.[1]
On Saturday, 24 October 2026, both decks are expected to be very crowded from late afternoon, and the operator may limit ticket sales, entry and routes within the decks.[4] Check the operator's latest notices before you buy.
Choose a station by your actual starting point
| Station and line | Exit | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Akabanebashi, Toei Oedo | Akabanebashi Gate | 5 minutes[5] |
| Onarimon, Toei Mita | A1 | 6 minutes[5] |
| Kamiyacho, Tokyo Metro Hibiya | 1 | 7 minutes[5] |
| Shibakoen, Toei Mita | A4 | 10 minutes[5] |
| Daimon, Toei Asakusa | A6 | 10 minutes[5] |
| Hamamatsucho, JR | North Exit | 15 minutes[5] |
The tower's official access page lists these exits. Compare today's rail route from your accommodation: Kamiyacho is on the Hibiya Line, and from Tokyo Station you add an interchange and the walk. A bus from the Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit takes about 20 minutes to the Tokyo Tower stop, followed by a 2-minute walk.[5]
A taxi is handy with luggage or specific mobility needs. Get a quote from your actual origin and allow for traffic and the return journey. If you need lifts at the station, check the suitable exit before you leave rather than relying only on the shortest walk in the table.
Choose outdoor stairs only if they suit your visit
The outdoor stair route has approximately 600 steps to the 150-metre Main Deck, not to the Top Deck, and takes about 12 to 13 minutes up.[6] Upward access runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 09:00 to 16:00, and downward access daily from 09:00 to 20:00. Normal observatory admission applies. The start is on the Foot Town roof.[6][3]
Both routes close for rain, severe weather or a heatstroke warning, and there is no lift along the staircase.[6] If that does not suit you, take the lift from the start. Carry water, rest as you need and climb at your own pace.
Plan accessibility, photography and the view
Staff guide you along a barrier-free route from the entrance to the Main Deck lift. Tell a staff member if you want to go to the first floor of the Main Deck. The tower has 5 rental wheelchairs, and reserving one in advance on 03-3433-5111 is recommended.[7] Confirm the arrangements for your own chair and for the 250-metre tour before you book.
The Main Deck's first floor has the Skywalk Window, a glass floor that lets you look straight down 150 metres. The Top Deck Gate is on its second floor.[8] Tripods are allowed on the Main Deck and in Foot Town, but not on the Top Deck.[3] Follow staff instructions and keep the walkways clear. Daylight and night views are different experiences, and visibility depends on the weather.
Use current lighting and food information
Tokyo Tower has 2 illuminations. Landmark Light is the standard light-up with 180 lamps, cool white in summer and warm orange in winter. It switches to the winter version in early October and back to the summer version on 7 July.[9] Infinity Diamond Veil uses 268 LED lights across 17 levels and changes colour, with regular displays on Mondays and Thursdays from 20:00 to 22:00 and special programmes during events.[9] Exterior lighting hours are not observation-deck admission hours.
Check the operator's current listings for food and separate activities rather than an old Foot Town tenant list. Tokyo Shiba Tofuya Ukai closed permanently on 31 March 2026.[10] The Japan travel overview helps with onward planning. Treat the deck, your arrival, food and outside photography as deliberate choices instead of packing everything into one rushed stop.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: observatory admission categories and hours. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [2] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: Top Deck Tour reservation and entry route. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [3] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: admission, photography and ticket FAQ. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [4] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: October 24, 2026 admission restriction notice. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [5] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: train exits and access. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [6] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: outdoor stairs hours and restrictions. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [7] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: wheelchair access and support. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [8] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: Main Deck floors and facilities. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [9] Tokyo Tower: Tokyo Tower: Landmark Light and Infinity Diamond Veil. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [10] UKAI Co., Ltd.: Tokyo Shiba Tofuya Ukai: announced March 31, 2026 permanent closure. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Main Deck at 150 metres is the lower-cost viewpoint. The timed Top Deck Tour takes you to 150 and 250 metres. Choose the tour if the higher view matters to you and you can reach its gate on time. The Tokyo Diamond Tour is a separate premium product.
An adult Main Deck ticket costs 1,500 JPY. The Top Deck Tour costs 3,300 JPY online or 3,500 JPY at the counter, and the Tokyo Diamond Tour costs 7,000 JPY. Younger visitors pay less, so check the category when you buy.
Present your ticket at the Foot Town first-floor lift area, then go to the Top Deck Gate on the Main Deck's second floor at your reserved time. Latecomers cannot take part, so allow time for the first lift rather than arriving at ground level when the reservation starts.
The Main Deck is open 09:00 to 23:00 with last admission at 22:30. The Top Deck Tour runs 09:00 to 22:45 with the last tour at 22:15. Congestion can bring last admission forward, and weather can close the Top Deck.
Akabanebashi Station, Akabanebashi Gate on the Oedo Line, is a 5-minute walk away. Onarimon exit A1 is 6 minutes and Kamiyacho exit 1 is 7 minutes. The best route depends on where you start and on your mobility needs.
No. The outdoor stairs have approximately 600 steps and lead to the 150-metre Main Deck. Upward access runs on weekends and public holidays from 09:00 to 16:00, and downward access daily from 09:00 to 20:00. Normal admission applies. Rain, severe weather or a heatstroke warning closes both routes, and there is no lift along them.
Staff guide you from the entrance to the Main Deck lift and help you move between its floors. The tower has 5 rental wheelchairs, and reserving one in advance is recommended. Confirm your own chair and the Top Deck Tour requirements before you book.
No, you cannot re-enter after leaving the Main Deck or Top Deck. Tripods are allowed on the Main Deck and in Foot Town, but not on the Top Deck.
