A Classic Landmark - TOKYO TOWER & Top 10 Restaurants

Photo Source: yuseisuzumura.com Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower built in 1958 as one of Tokyo’s first major landmarks. It is still a popular site-seeing spot today, with approximately 2.5million annual visitors. The tower has 2 mascots named Noppon, which are brothers.

Photo Source: sony music In 2015, the collaboration area Tokyo One Piece Tower opened, with 2 magnificent observation decks, manga themed restaurants and shops. Special Observatory The Special Observatory is 250m above ground level, with a perfect bird's-eye view of the whole of Tokyo. 100m above the Main Observatory, this floor gives a better view of the city. At night, the LEDs below the windows creates a romantic mood and dramatic atmosphere.

Photo Source: yakei.jp This is the only place where you can purchase the exclusive lucky charm Kotokuten (高得点 - high score), which is said to bring raise grades, assist in exams and promotion.

Photo Source: PASTELNOTE Main Observatory With 2 floors - 145m and 150m above ground level, both observation decks gives visitors a 360degree panoramic view of Tokyo. Also found on this floor deck are cafes, shops, event stages and even a shrine!

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The Great Shinto Shrine of the Tower is known to be located at the highest altitude out of all shrines in Tokyo. With an honorable origin, the shrine is said to fulfill prayers of success in love and academics. Take home good luck by purchasing charms at their shop as well!

Photo Source: vermiliongoshuin.blog.jp Foot Town Located on the base of the Tokyo Tower is the Foot Town. This covers floors 1 to 5, containing cafes and food courts, Tokyo Souvenir Town, Tokyo Tower Aquarium and One Piece Tower. Foot Town Entrance

Photo Source: townphoto.net Aquarium with 900 types of fish on display

Photo Source: TOKYO Odekake Guide Tokyo One Piece Tower Since March 2015, this area has been the popular anime One Piece’s first and largest theme park. Rides, attractions, photo booths, cafes, restaurants and shops under the anime’s theme fill the area.

Photo Source: News ACT There is also a live entertainment show using the latest projection mapping technology, with casts looking just like the anime characters!

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Recommended eats From One Piece themed restaurants to Tokyo Tower limited gourmet, and surrounding restaurants where you can enjoy the scenery and food at once! Cafe La Tour

Located on the South-west side of the Main Observatory, is this cafe 145m above ground level. With window counter seats, you can enjoy the magnificent view together with your drinks. We recommend desserts including Tower Soft Serve Ice cream and Tokyo Tower Original Dorayaki.

Photo Source: adagio Sanji-no Oresama Restaurant

Sanji, who is a member and chef of the ‘Straw Hat Pirates’, has opened a buffet inside the Tokyo One Piece Tower! Original menus with the anime theme is served all-you-can-eat style.

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Also located inside the Tokyo One Piece Tower, this Cafe serves One Piece motif menus such as Luffy’s ‘Straw Hat Omurice’ and Zorro’s ‘Zoro Burger’. The interior has a pirate boat theme, enjoyable for all One Piece fans in all ages.

Photo Source: Gadget Tsushin TOKYO CURRY LAB Restaurant

Tokyo Curry Lab is a restaurant with a ‘laboratory’ concept where Japanese curry is studied every day. Since 2007, they serve a variety of curry menus including Spicy Pork Curry and Seasonal Vegetable curry.

Photo Source: TOKYO CURRY LAB TOWER'S DINER Restaurant

Opened in 2014, TOWER’S DINER is a diner inside the Tokyo Tower Foot Town, serving their signature dish Grilled Toast. They also offer a wide selection of internationally loved breads, as well as new types of dishes arranged the Japanese way. Food can be enjoyed with piano live music once a week for better dining experience!

Photo Source: TOWER’S DINER Ukai Restaurant

Beneath the Tokyo Tower lies Japanese tofu restaurant Ukai, with a beautiful Japanese garden - definitely a rare find in the center of Tokyo. Ukai’s popular dish Tosui Tofu, is served together with rich soy milk and a special broth. Savor it as you enjoy the view of the garden with the Tokyo Tower.

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Specializing in teppanyaki, this is where you can have high grade wagyu steak and seafood. Lunches are especially popular, as high quality food is served for as little as 10% the cost of dinners.

Photo Source: PLAY LIFE Wakanui Grilled Dining Bar Tokyo Restaurant

An aging meat restaurant located in Azabu Juban area, offering Ocean Beef, grass-fed beef and WAKANUI spring lamb, imported from New Zealand. Situated on the 10th floor in a building next to the Tokyo tower, the perfect perfect view will accompany all guests.

Photo Source: Tokyo Calendar / Holiday ESCRIBA Restaurant

On the roof of a building, this Italian restaurant has Tokyo tower standing right in front of your eyes! Known for using carefully selected vegetables, pastas and Bagna càuda are especially popular. This is the place to go if you want to plan a romantic dinner under a budget.

Photo Source: Tokyo Calendar TANGO Restaurant

Terrace Dining TANGO is located on the street across Tokyo Tower. With top-class service and atmosphere, this place is great for special occasions and group gatherings. Romantic dinners accompany the light-up view of the Tower.

Photo Source: SAVOR JAPAN / TANGO ☀Summer Only! HIGHBALL GARDEN🍺 For a limited time only, the TOKYO TOWER HIGHBALL GARDEN is held right outside of Tokyo Tower. Guests can admire the tower with a glass of highball in hand, with some delicious casual food. [Details] Period: 8 April 2016 - 2 October 2016 Opening Hours： Weekdays 4:00PM-10.30PM Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: 12:00PM-10:30PM

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