Introducing LUUP, an electric kickboard scooter and electric bicycle sharing service that has taken Japan’s major cities by storm! Rent a ride on the spot with a single swipe of your smartphone. No driver's license is needed, and tourists visiting Japan can make use of the service too. The days of long walks around the city are over – now you can zip around and have fun sightseeing at the same time! Read on for the perfect LUUP itinerary for the Tokyo Tower area.
What is the appeal of LUUP?
As of June 2024, the LUUP electric kickboard scooter and electric bicycle sharing service has 7,900 ports nationwide. Users can rent a ride from a nearby port at any time and return it to the port of their choice after use. Everything including payment can be completed via the app, making it an attractive and convenient choice for tourists. Electric kickboard scooters are available for people aged 16 and older and can be used by visitors to Japan from July 1, 2023.
Recommended route around Tokyo Tower using LUUP
Recommended route:
Onarimon Station or Shiba Koen Station → 5-minute walk → Shiba Koen / Zojoji Temple → 6-minute walk → Tokyo Tower → 4 minutes by LUUP → Azabudai Hills → 5 minutes by LUUP → Roppongi Station area
The expansive Tokyo Tower area is densely packed with tourist attractions, including Shiba Park and Zojoji Temple. Tourists have previously had to get around this large area by walking long distances or by taxi. However, with the advent of LUUP, it has become easier to quickly traverse this key sightseeing spot and even venture further afield to nearby hubs such as Roppongi! The up-close views of the iconic Tokyo Tower from your LUUP ride will no doubt one of the best parts of your sightseeing trip in Tokyo.
Stroll around Shiba Park and Zojoji Temple and connect with nature and history
Shiba Park boasts rich nature despite its location in the heart of the city, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of Japan’s four seasons in a relaxing atmosphere. Meanwhile, about 600-year old Zojoji Temple, located near Shiba Park and Tokyo Tower, is famous as a key photography spot. The juxtaposition between the majestic architecture of the temple’s main hall and the modern city symbol of Tokyo Tower is a sight not to be missed!
Feel the charm of Tokyo Tower, the ultimate symbol of Japan!
A trip to Tokyo is not complete without visiting Tokyo Tower, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan! Standing at 333 meters high, the unique steel-framed structure is famous for its bright “international orange” and white two-tone color, attracting a constant stream of tourists from both home and abroad.
The 150-meter main deck is divided into two floors, with large windowpanes offering sweeping views of the sprawling Tokyo cityscape. Gaze upon the famous skyscrapers of Japan’s capital, as well as the nearby Zojoji Temple and Shiba Park, and see if you can spot Tokyo Sky Tree and Mount Fuji in the distance!
Other unique Tokyo Tower experiences include the “Tokyo Tower-shaped Post-box” corner, where visitors can buy stamps and original postcards. Letters and postcards sent from this post-box will then be stamped with a postmark depicting an original Tokyo Tower landscape. Also don’t miss the “Great Shinto Shrine of the Tower”, located at the highest point in Tokyo's 23 wards, where visitors can receive blessings for love and success in life!
Information
- Attraction name: Tokyo Tower
- Access: 5 min. walk from Akabanebashi Exit of Akabanebashi Station, 6 min. walk from Exit A1 of Onarimon Station, 7 min. walk from Exit 1 of Kamiyacho Station
- Hours: Main Deck: 9:00-22:30 (last admission 22:00)
- Admission: Main Deck: Adults 1,200 yen, High school students (age 16 – 18) 1,000 yen, Elementary and junior high school students (age 7 - 15) 700 yen, Infants 500 yen
*For details on Top Deck tour hours and fees by age group and ticket type (advance tickets and same-day tickets), please refer to the facility's website. - Official Website:：https://en.tokyotower.co.jp/
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How to use LUUP, fees, and more
Simply follow these 4 steps to use the convenient LUUP service. (Photo is an illustration)
Fees vary by location, but most areas charge a basic fee of 50 yen (including tax) plus a timed fee of 15 yen per minute (including tax). The price is the same for both electric kickboard scooters and electric bicycles.
Registration of ID for age verification (e.g., passport) and credit card information is required. Before using the service, riders must correctly complete an 11-question test on Japanese traffic rules (language: Japanese and English only). For other precautions, regional fees, and payment methods, please refer to the website for details.
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