Known universally as a symbol of Tokyo, this gargantuan steel tower is 333 meters high and there are observation decks at 150 meters and at 250 meters. You can get lost inside the place, as the elevator system is quite unique. Some elevators only go to the deck at 150 meters, and some go only to the deck at 250 meters. At either location you can get a view of the entire metropolis of Tokyo, and, if it's clear enough, you can see Mount Fuji way off in the background.The Tokyo Tower is the highest self-supporting steel tower in the world, but other than a place to grab a day shot of the skyline or a romantic nighttime view of Tokyo, there's really nothing else to it. Well, it's the broadcast site for many TV and radio stations, so I guess that's important. And there are many shops and eateries for you to experience.
During the summer nights the tower is lit up with a silvery-grey hue. We were there in November, so at night the tower was lit up with a bright orange color and it can be seen from all over Tokyo.
It was worthwhile for me because at the souvenir shop I picked up a couple of Mothra postcards that I had been looking for all day.