Tokyo: Top 3 Hidden Tokyo Tower Photo Spots and Local Shrine

The 333-meter red steel tower towers over the city of Tokyo. Tokyo Tower was built in 1958, when Japan overcame the postwar turmoil and began gradual economic development. Even after its role as a radio tower has ended, Tokyo Tower remains a beloved spiritual center for the Japanese people. It is also a great photo-journalistic spot. On this tour, your guide will take you to three special spots where Tokyo Tower can be dramatically photographed.

Atago Shrine was enshrined as a god of fire prevention more than 400 years ago, in the early Edo period. The shrine is located on the summit of Mt. Atago, which rises 26 meters above sea level. This is the highest mountain in the 23 wards of Tokyo in terms of natural terrain. It is famous for its steep stone steps known as the "Success steps." It is also located in an office district, so the temple is an oasis in the heart of the city for people.