Standing tall at 333 metres, the Eiffel Tower inspired Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Minato which also earns the prestigious title as the second highest artificial structure in Japan due to its magnanimous height. Prior to visiting the city, find a centrally located Serviced apartment Tokyo that would make transportation within the city more convenient so as to allow you observe the city’s most coveted attractions with ease. Somerset Azabu East Tokyo is a preferred choice of Tokyo accommodation among many who crave to get a glimpse of the city from atop this astounding height which provides breathtaking arial views over the cityscape. There are two observation decks available here while the main observatory is located 150 ms high while the smaller one reaches 250 ms, allowing for a better view.
While originally the tower was intended as a support structure for an antenna for television broadcasting, it is now employed to broadcast signals for Japanese media outlets such as NHK, TBS and Fuji TV. The FootTown located directly under the tower houses a fascinating Aquarium Gallery, a large restaurant, a reception hall, a FamilyMart convenience store and a souvenir shop allowing visitors to grab a memory or tow to take home with them. Visit the tower a night to witness the spectacular lighting as the tower is known for its custom lighting arrangements on special occasions.
Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered. Google+
