Higashiyama Sky Tower in Nagoya
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Nagoya Higashiyama Sky Tower
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Facts & Figures
Higashiyama Sky Tower is with an height of 134m an impressive sight in Nagoya City. The landmark building features a restaurant and observation decks appr. 100m above ground.
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Enjoy the great views over Nagoya, Mt. Ontakesan, the Central Alps, Mt. Ibukisan and the large Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Higashiyama Dōshokubutsuen) nearby.
- Higashiyama Sky Tower:
- Opening Hours - 9:00 am to 9:30 pm (last entry at 9:00 pm)
- Closed - Mondays, December 29th till January 1st
- Admission fee - 300 yen (adults), free (Junior high school student and under)
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History
In July 1989 the construction of the Higashiyama Sky Tower was finished. Nissoken Architects/Engineers created the structure.
Location
Higashiyama Sky Tower is located in central Nagoya within Chikusa-ku (ward).
Address: 1-8 Kameiri, Tashiro-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi prefecture 464-0803
How to get to Higashiyama Sky Tower?
- 20min from Nagoya Station to Higashiyamakoen St. by Higashiyama Subway Line
Sightseeing spots
Nearby:
Higashiyama Koen - the park is with 60 ha really big, it has a large Amusement Park, Zoo and Botanical Garden area
Higashiyama Zoo - one of the most popular zoo in Japan with appr. 2 million annual visitors, more than 125 species of mammals can be seen
Higashiyama Botanical Garden - contains an huge collection of the world's plants (Camelia, Gentiana, Glycyrrhiza, Papaver etc...)
Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)
March/April/May
Higashiyama Park Spring Festival (end of March till beginning of May)
More than 3800 cherry trees in full bloom will make your visit an unforgettable experience.
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