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Tokyo Tower Special Observatory to reopen in March
Nippon Radio Tower held a press conference at Tokyo Tower on January 11 to announce the reopening of the Tokyo Tower Special Observatory.
Tokyo Tower, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in December, is currently renovating its Special Observatory (new name: Top Deck) located 250 meters above ground. It was announced that the observatory will have its grand opening on March 3rd. As a result, visiting this observatory will be reborn as a new attraction, the "Top Deck Tour," conducted in a tour format.
This marks the second major renovation of the observation deck since its opening and the first name change. The first-year visitor target is approximately 460,000 people.
Talent Etsuko Kanegae, serving as Tokyo Tower's Honorary Tourism Ambassador, delivered the opening address. President Shin Maeda, introduced by Kanegae wearing the Tower Attendant uniform, then presented an overview of the renovation.
This tour will be an "experiential observation tour" offering attendant hospitality, drink service, and a multilingual guide system from a dedicated lane on the 1st floor of Foot Town all the way to the Top Deck.
Guests will travel via the Main Deck (renamed from the Grand Observatory in March) at 150 meters above ground and the Tower Gallery, which showcases the tower's history, before arriving at the Top Deck via a see-through elevator designed to enhance the sensation of floating.
Artist KAZ SHIRANE designed the Top Deck's interior. The concept is "an observation deck created together with guests." Geometric mirrors and LED lighting projections reflect the ever-changing Tokyo of 2020 throughout the entire space.
President Maeda stated, "We hope visitors will enjoy the Tokyo reflected in the mirrors and let their thoughts wander to the Tokyo of the future."
Mr. Kanegae explained the tour participation method. To eliminate waiting times, the tour operates on a reservation-only basis. Online reservations open at noon on January 23rd. Reservations can be made up to 60 days before the participation date. A QR code issued upon reservation completion aims to ensure smooth entry.
Tour fees are 2,800 yen for adults (high school students and older), 1,800 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students), and 1,200 yen for toddlers (ages 4 and up).
President Maeda introduced the full elevator renewal project marking the 60th anniversary, stating, "We aim to evolve into an even more useful tower as we head toward our 100th anniversary. We hope you will experience the Top Deck and take home that sense of wonder."
Official Website: https://tdt.tokyotower.co.jp/
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