Beppu Tower

Overview

Beppu Tower is a 90-meter observation tower in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Formerly known as the Kanko Center TV Tower, it was designed by Tachu Naito, who also worked on Tokyo Tower. It is known as the third tall tower built in Japan, after the Nagoya TV Tower and Tsutenkaku.

Highlights

• ●The 90-meter tower structure
• ●An observation deck set at a height of 55 meters
• ●A design by Tachu Naito, who also worked on Tokyo Tower
• ●Its registration as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan

History

Beppu Tower was built in 1957 and opened on May 10 of that year. It was the third tall tower erected in Japan, after the Nagoya TV Tower and Tsutenkaku, and has long been a symbol of tourism in Beppu. Designed by Tachu Naito, who also worked on structures such as Tokyo Tower, it was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan on October 2, 2007.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Take in the exterior and history at the base of the tower
2. 2Ascend to the observation deck at a height of 55 meters
3. 3Enjoy the view over Beppu and its surroundings from the deck
4. 4Appreciate the architecture as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property

Did you know?

💡 It is counted among the "Six Tower Brothers," a group of towers connected with designer Tachu Naito.

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