Higashiyama Sky Tower in Nagoya

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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. Experience the Ultimate Japanese Hospitality at a Nagoya Ryokan.
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• 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.

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.