Tokyo Tower
- Address: 4-2-8 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: Open daily 9am - 10pm
- Admission: Adults: ¥600 - 820. Other Tower attractions have separate fees
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Monument - Modern
Tokyo Tower Reviews
We've found 34 Tokyo Tower reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Connie R, March 2013
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
This tour is highly recommended. If you've been to the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building and any other significant highrise, then the views are similar. If you want a free view of the city, I'd recommended the Tokyo Government Metropolitan building in Shinjuku since the observatory deck is free and gives you a similar view.
The tea ceremony was a good experience if you want to observe and participate in one of Japan's traditions. You only get a sampling of the tea - which is green and frothy, but as with most Japanese teas, has a bitter after taste. When attending this ceremony, participants are asked to be respectful and abide with the local tradition. The teahouse is also surrounded by a garden, so it's best to go there during Spring or Fall. There is a 300+ and 500+ year old bonsai tree on the premises, so make sure to ask the tour guide if you are interested in seeing them.
The lunch was one of the highlights of the tour - it states a "BBQ" lunch, so don't be deceived if you are used to the concept of an American BBQ. It's actually a hibachi-style lunch, a la Benihana, but not with the volcano or cutting shows. The food is freshly prepared in front of you, so it's definitely worth the experience and was the best lunch out of all 3 tours I took in Japan.
The Sumida River cruise started at the Port of Tokyo to Asakusa, where you will be given about 50 min to an hour to browse around the local shops and bakeries. Most of the vendors do not accept credit cards, so if you want to shop for souvenirs and sweets to take home, make sure you have enough yen on you. Since there is a limited amount of free time in this shopping area, make sure you have a plan of action since the tour bus leaves timely.
Lastly, the tour ends at Tokyo station, and you are responsible for finding your own way back. The guide will help you with directions but you will need to have enough money to return by train/subway. Overall - it was a good tour if you are short on tiime.
Review by DAVID F, October 2012
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
Tour was very interesting, Tour Guide was very nice and friendly. The Tower was so impressive, Tea Ceremony was quite an experience, our lunch was great, the river cruise was very relaxing and the Asakusa Kannon Temple and surrounding area, was exciting. The day was altogether, very pleasant and we were taken back to the Bus Terminal , which, we really appreciated! The whole day gave us a great tour of Tokyo.
Review by Louis610, August 2012
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
This is a great tour to see some of the important sites in Tokyo. If you only have a few days in Tokyo, take this tour; and if you have more time, take this tour early in your stay. You will have a better sense of where you are and how you can navigate Tokyo. The Tower is a great starting spot, you get an overview of Tokyo. The tea ceremony and the barbeque are Tokyo experiences that would be difficult for first-time visitors to arrange. And the Sunida River cruise and visit to Asakusa Temple are a perfrect end to a great day. I highly recommend this tour. BTW, our English-speaking guide really worked hard, keeping us informed and entertained while she kept everything moving and catered to folks who needed help.
Review by Moira M, July 2012
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
The tour gave a great overview of Tokyo, and various aspects of Japanese culture. Great views from tower, enjoyed the gardens, imperial palace, river cruise, tea ceremony and absolutely loved the lunch! Our guide did a wonderful job!
Review by KIE T, Australia, July 2010
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
I like tea ceremony the best. Tokyo Tower and River Cruise are worthwhile visit too.
Review by Anonymous, June 2010
Doing what: Tokyo Morning Sightseeing Tour
We started out at the Tokyo tower, then went to the imperial palace, a drive through Ginza, a temple, and left at the electronics district. The tour guide did a great job of explaining what we were seeing and answering questions. The temple is a good place to pick up traditional souvenirs at prices slightly cheaper than available at the airport.
Review by Martha W, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
Great tour, well put together. I enjoyed going to Tokyo tower on my birthday!
Review by Michael P, Australia, February 2010
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
Good tour, takes in some top attractions! A beautiful garden where the tea ceremony is held this is where I proposed to my woman! Fantastic views from the Tokyo tower. Even after the tour was over, we were dropped back to our hotel by the tour company. Top service!
Review by Anonymous, June 2009
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
Great tour, and guide was terrific. Great day but would have liked option to go to higher level at Tokyo Tower.
Review by James R, USA, December 2008
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
Great trip! Very informative guide. Ran like clockwork. Guide tried to make sure that you got the most that you could out of what was offered. Tokyo Tower was just the right amount of time, Tea Ceremony was fun and the river cruise was also fun and informative. The Imperial Palace and Asakusa stops were also very interesting and the shopping was great fun for the whole family. It was my wife and I and our 15 and 11 year old boys all who had a great time on this tour.
Review by Macy H, USA, November 2007
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
This is one of the best tours you can do in Tokyo. The tour guide explained the history and landmarks of Japan in great detail while being very entertaining. The only downside to the tour was Tokyo Tower; I felt it was banal and quick. However, the rest of the tour was beautiful. The tea ceremony was meditative and unique. The lunch was absolutely delicious, and experiencing the rest of Japan on the tour was very educating and fun.
Review by Robyn G, May 2007
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
This was my first tour in Japan and it did not disappoint - it was absolutely fantastic. From Tokyo Tower to a scrumptious lunch to the ferry ride to the absolutely fabulous tour guide who had us all entertained for the whole tour. Will recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Tokyo.
Review by Elizabeth A, July 2012
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
Overall this was an exceptional experience and certainly worth the money if it's your first visit to Tokyo as it was for us. Certainly Viator couldn't help that the day was overcast and occassionally rainy, but that only impeded the views and not fun of the day. Despite the weather, Tokyo Tower was still quite thrilling. The tea ceremony and surrounding gardens were beautiful and engaging. Our lunch at the Four Seasons was delicious. The only reason I did not give this review 5 stars was the Sumida River Cruise which I found disappointing and unimpressive. I suppose when one books a river cruise, you expect some level of scenic appeal. This had none. I felt like we were cruising down an industrial waste stream. Anyway, the tour would have been that much better without the cruise in my opinion. Our guide was wonderful though. Great sense of humor and very personable.
Review by Dawn S, November 2011
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
Excellent as a taste of Japan when arriving for the first time in the country. Meal was also very good and guide was amusing. An appropriate amount of time was spent at each venue although the visit to Tokyo Tower and the river trip wouldn't be much good in poor visibility!
Review by Wellie H, Canada, December 2010
Doing what: Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour
Overall trip is good and lunch was excellent. Wish there is an opportunity we can stop at a far enough distance to take a full picture of Tokyo Tower.
