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Nagoya TV Tower (Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER)

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Nagoya TV Tower (Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER)

名古屋テレビ塔

Aichi · Chubu

Japan's first TV tower (1954), in Hisaya-odori Park, Sakae. Renovated and reopened Sept 2020 as a commercial/observation facility, officially renamed Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER in 2021 though still widely called Nagoya TV Tower. Features an indoor Sky Deck (90m) and outdoor Sky Balcony (100m).

Why we picked it

Not hidden — this is one of Japan's most iconic, must-see landmarks.

Best season
Year-round
Year-round; best at night for illumination
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 8,229 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 9:40 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Sky Balcony/Sky Deck observation: adults (high-school+) ¥1,300, elementary & junior-high ¥800. Floors up to 3F are free. Groups of 20+ ¥1,200.
Nearest station
Sakae Station (Nagoya Municipal Subway / Meitetsu Seto Line), ~5 min walk
Website
nagoya-tv-tower.co.jp

Today

10:00–21:40

Admission

  • Sky Balcony/Sky Deck observation: adults (high-school+) ¥1,300, elementary & junior-high ¥800. Floors up to 3F are free. Groups of 20+ ¥1,200.

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 9:40 PM

Tags

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