Tanashi Tower, Kanto Travel Guide

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A landmark telecommunications tower in Nishitokyo, illuminating the skyline with weather-predicting colors, though without a public observatory.

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Tanashi Tower, also known as Sky Tower West Tokyo, is a 195-meter communications tower built in the 1980s in Nishitokyo. While not open to the public for panoramic views like other towers, it's a prominent feature of the city's skyline, especially when illuminated at night.

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5 Chome-8-2 Shibakubocho, Nishitokyo, 5 Chome Shibakubocho, Tokyo, 188-0014, JP
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Monday 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm

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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Tanashi Tower.

Visit at night to see the tower illuminated with colors that indicate the next day's weather forecast.
Explore the surrounding Nishitokyo area for local shops and restaurants.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Tamarokuto Science Museum.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Tanashi Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, it's about a 26-minute walk to Tanashi Tower. Alternatively, take a bus from Tanashi Station to a closer stop and walk a shorter distance. The University of Tokyo Tanashi Forest is an 11-minute bus ride from Tanashi Station. A single train fare from Shinjuku Station to Tanashi Station costs around ¥280. Bus fares generally cost around ¥220 for a short trip within the city.
Walking

From Hana-Koganei Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, Tanashi Tower is approximately a 20-minute walk. The route is straightforward, through residential streets. From the station, head east, keeping an eye out for the tower as a visual guide. No costs involved.

Discover more about Tanashi Tower

Tanashi Tower, or Sky Tower West Tokyo, is a telecommunications tower that rises 195 meters above Nishitokyo. Built in the 1980s, the tower addresses radio wave shadow areas caused by expanding wireless networks and increasing high-rise buildings.While it primarily functions as a communications hub transmitting 3G, 4G, 5G, amateur radio, and FM radio waves, it has become a recognizable landmark in the area. Unlike other famous towers in Tokyo, Tanashi Tower does not have a public observatory. However, the tower's illumination at night adds character to the city. The tower's colors even change according to the weather forecast for the following day: purple for clear, green for cloudy, and blue for rain.Although not a typical tourist destination with observation decks, Tanashi Tower can be appreciated as a unique feature of Nishitokyo's urban landscape. The area surrounding the tower offers a glimpse into local culture with shops and eateries.