Nagoya TV Tower

Landmark

Last updated July 22, 2026 Reviewed by the Japan Voyage editorial team

Prefecture

Aichi

Type

Landmark

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¥1,300

Entry Fee

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About This Destination

Completed in 1954, Japan's oldest TV tower stands 180m over Hisaya-odori Park in Sakae, with indoor and open-air observation decks and a hotel inside. Renamed Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER in 2021.

Designed by Tachu Naito, the engineer behind Tokyo Tower and Osaka's Tsutenkaku, Nagoya TV Tower opened in 1954 as Japan's first integrated broadcasting tower and is now a registered National Important Cultural Property. The Sky Deck observation floor at 90m gives 360-degree views over Nagoya, while the open-air Sky Balcony at 100m sits among the steel lattice. The tower anchors the long, narrow Hisaya-odori Park, redeveloped in 2020 with the Rayard Hisaya-odori Park shops and lawns at its base, and houses a small design hotel on its upper floors. After dark the tower is lit, and it makes a natural pair with Oasis 21 directly to the north.

Location

Prefecture: Aichi

Address: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Nearest Station: Sakae Station

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Visitor Information

Credit Cards: Accepted

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Nagoya TV Tower?

Take the subway to Sakae Station (Higashiyama and Meijo lines) or Hisaya-odori Station (Meijo and Sakura-dori lines); the tower is a 3-minute walk through Hisaya-odori Park from either. From Nagoya Station it is about 5 minutes on the Higashiyama Line to Sakae (¥210). The park is a flat, easy walk, so no taxi is needed.

What are the hours and admission?

The observation decks are generally open 10:00–21:00 (until 21:40 on weekends; last entry 20 minutes before close). Adult admission to both the Sky Deck and Sky Balcony is around ¥1,300, with discounts for children. Hours can change for events and maintenance, so check the official site before visiting.