Tokyo Tower

Built during the postwar boom of the 1950s when Japan was struggling to create a new list of monuments symbolising its modernity, Tokyo Tower resembles the Eiffel Tower, albeit 13m taller. The similarities stop there, however as the Tokyo Tower was painted bright orange and white in order to comply with international aviation safety regulations. Truth be told, Tokyo Tower is something of a shameless tourist trap, though it’s good fun if you go with the right attitude. Lifts whisk visitors up to the observation deck, which provides some stunning views of the sprawling megalopolis that is Tokyo. The 1st floor boasts an enormous aquarium, while the 3rd floor is home to a wax museum that retains some degree of retro-popularity.