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Minato, Tokyo · Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Tokyo Tower
- Nearest stationAkabanebashi Station 0.4 km
- DesignationRegistered Tangible Cultural Property
- Year1957 (founded)
Tokyo Tower (東京タワー, Tōkyō Tawā; pronounced [toːkʲoː taꜜɰᵝaː] ), also known by its official name Japan Radio Tower (日本電波塔, Nippon denpatō) is a communications and observation tower in the district of Shiba-koen in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, completed in 1958. At 332. 9 meters (1,092 feet), it was the tallest tower in Japan until the construction of Tokyo Skytree in 2012.
From the Wikipedia article “Tokyo Tower” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Tokyo Tower. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Minato, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Akabanebashi Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Registered Tangible Cultural Property |
| Year | 1957 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Tokyo Tower?
- Akabanebashi Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Tokyo Tower a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- When was Tokyo Tower founded?
- In 1957.
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