Chubu Denryoku MIRAI TOWER
Chubu Denryoku MIRAI TOWER
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Nagoya TV Tower was constructed as part of a Nagoya City urban planning project to enable the broadcast of tourism information and television signals. It was designed with disaster prevention and urban scenery in mind by Waseda University Professor Tachu Naito, who later designed Sapporo TV Tower and Tokyo Tower. The Nagoya tower was built by a shipbuilding company by Kobe, Japan using approximately 1,000 tons of steel materials. Construction began September 29, 1953 and took approximately eight and a half months to reach completion on June 19, 1954. Today, Nagoya TV Tower is the premier landmark of Nagoya. It was registered as a Tangible Culture Property of Japan in 2005.
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lucem808
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States897 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
A came for Nagoya Matsuri Festival, so the city might have been brighter and more alive than normal. Hisaya Odori Park (where the tower is located) was full of live music, food vendors and other events, which is hopefully also a normal part of the appeal and attraction of the area.
To be honest, I've been to towers in several countries, and they've cost anywhere from $20 USD to $30 USD on average, I once considered $15 USD a great deal, so realizing the cost was just 700 Yen (roughly $7 USD), this was a bargain--you just pay at a vending machine, and give them your ticket--then you're sent on an elevator to the top.
You're taken 90-meters up (29.5 stories up), with an addtional 100-meter balcony view (for free, 32.8 stories up). It does have the basic amenities: sweeping view of the city, vending machines for special coins. Although, they didn't seem to have a merchandise, gift shop or small restaurant at the top--since it is a TV tower. There are informational areas telling you what you're looking at. And there is a lot of seating, which also surprised me.
Back-lighting behind the glass does remain an issue at night--I always advise people getting sunset or night shots for a more spectacular photo. The glass panels make a good place to press your camera or phone against for stability, stopping blur from low-light photos. With the back-light from panels on the wall, you do get reflections off the glass, which are sometimes visible in your photos. But there are enough windows to try and avoid this, but some windows are nearly impossible to avoid interior light at night.
The 100-meter balcony is an added benefit, just one staircase away, since this amenity usually costs more just to see. There are no walls or windows, so it's like a cage with the wind and weather pushing through. In cooler months, this breezy spot can be freezing so keep warm.
Because it's such a great deal, it's a good options to make time and just visit if you're in the area. There's Oasis 21 nearby, which is a tourist destination at times; Don Quijote is also located a few blocks away. Overall, it's a very central location, along the train line--Hisaya Odori Station is nearby, taking you to Nagoya Station and beyond.
To be honest, I've been to towers in several countries, and they've cost anywhere from $20 USD to $30 USD on average, I once considered $15 USD a great deal, so realizing the cost was just 700 Yen (roughly $7 USD), this was a bargain--you just pay at a vending machine, and give them your ticket--then you're sent on an elevator to the top.
You're taken 90-meters up (29.5 stories up), with an addtional 100-meter balcony view (for free, 32.8 stories up). It does have the basic amenities: sweeping view of the city, vending machines for special coins. Although, they didn't seem to have a merchandise, gift shop or small restaurant at the top--since it is a TV tower. There are informational areas telling you what you're looking at. And there is a lot of seating, which also surprised me.
Back-lighting behind the glass does remain an issue at night--I always advise people getting sunset or night shots for a more spectacular photo. The glass panels make a good place to press your camera or phone against for stability, stopping blur from low-light photos. With the back-light from panels on the wall, you do get reflections off the glass, which are sometimes visible in your photos. But there are enough windows to try and avoid this, but some windows are nearly impossible to avoid interior light at night.
The 100-meter balcony is an added benefit, just one staircase away, since this amenity usually costs more just to see. There are no walls or windows, so it's like a cage with the wind and weather pushing through. In cooler months, this breezy spot can be freezing so keep warm.
Because it's such a great deal, it's a good options to make time and just visit if you're in the area. There's Oasis 21 nearby, which is a tourist destination at times; Don Quijote is also located a few blocks away. Overall, it's a very central location, along the train line--Hisaya Odori Station is nearby, taking you to Nagoya Station and beyond.
Written 3 November 2018
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CesMD
35 contributions
May 2015 • Family
take your picture of Nagoya Tv Tower from the skydeck of Oasis 21. Beautiful deck plus colored lights of nagoya tv tower equals perfect picture!
Written 26 May 2015
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Tachan2017
Nagoya, Japan50 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
残念ながら現在半世紀ぶりに改装中、どうなるのかわかりませんが、改装結果が楽しみです。TV塔の看板には2020年6月に工事が終わると表記してあります。鉄塔上屋は、関西の雄、竹中工務店が。下部の公園整備工事は、関東の雄、大成建設が工事中です。1年半もかけるのですから、きっと素晴らしいものが現れると期待しております。皆で是非覗いてみましょう！
Unfortunately, I do not know what works going on during one and half years renovation term. Still we are looking forward to the results of this chance. The sign of the Nagoya TV tower states that the construction will be completed in June 2020. The tower superstructure is one of top contractors in Kansai, Takenaka Corporation. The ground part of the park renovation work is under construction by Taisei construction in same timing, one of big heads in east Japan Kanto. It takes about a year and a half, so we expect that something wonderful will come out. Let's all come and see!
Unfortunately, I do not know what works going on during one and half years renovation term. Still we are looking forward to the results of this chance. The sign of the Nagoya TV tower states that the construction will be completed in June 2020. The tower superstructure is one of top contractors in Kansai, Takenaka Corporation. The ground part of the park renovation work is under construction by Taisei construction in same timing, one of big heads in east Japan Kanto. It takes about a year and a half, so we expect that something wonderful will come out. Let's all come and see!
Written 12 March 2019
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CanadaAnonymous
Canada3 contributions
We went for a stroll through Nagoya at night, through Los Angeles Park, and decided to venture up the Nagoya TV Tower. From what I can remember, it only costed us a few hundred yen each, and it was worth every penny. When we got to the top via elevator, it was extremely windy, so we didn't stay too long, but the views were amazing, and we got some great pictures. Best of all, the top wasn't encased in glass, so it was easy to take a great picture or two!
Written 9 January 2008
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James B
Adelaide, Australia344 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
really enjoyed this not normally a fan of high places but had a great view up here the gift shop was nice and the staff were polite and friendly ( when we went there was a british pub at the base of the tower beware its not very british and they rip off gaijin )
Written 19 October 2023
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GAN L
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia10,656 contributions
Nov 2019
Built in 1954, this 180m high tower was Japan's first television antenna tower. However, when analog television broadcasting was terminated in 2011, the tower's role was ended. When we visited, the tower was undergoing construction and closed to visitors. We could only take photos of it from afar.
Written 6 November 2019
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pekasu
Helsinki, Finland378 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
That kind of TV/Radio towers are quite common in Japan. But this is the oldest one. It was raining heavily when i visited there so I couldn't go to the section which is half open. But the space inside offered great view to the city and there was excellent information about what you see on each side of the building.
Written 5 May 2019
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Gerard_Karlie
Hurstbridge, Australia163 contributions
Jun 2018 • Business
Right above Central Park, the tower can be seen from quite a distance. In the heart of Sakae. Cost is about 700yen for entry. I was there on a rainy Saturday afternoon but was a wonderful experience. Being the "original Japanese TV tower" certainly a step into recent history. No Godzilla to be found either!
Written 15 July 2018
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sandia1993
Albuquerque, NM96 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Nagoya, Japan is an underrated city halfway between Hiroshima and Tokyo. This wonderful city is vibrant and filled with art, parks and amazing buildings. The TV Tower is an Eiffel tower replica that is easily accessed, tickets to the top viewing deck are inexpensive, around 2300 yen ($20). Stunning view of Nagoya from the top, beautiful decor, very romantic. Photo booth, binoculars etc at the top.
Written 17 January 2018
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ViajesyVino
Australia117 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
Nagoya TV Tower has it all: fantastic views, helpful landmark guides, and is very affordable. The observation deck has two levels - an interior floor with floor-to-ceiling glass, and an upper, outlide floor, bringing you clos to Nagoya's beautiful cityscape.
Written 30 December 2017
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