Fuji Television Building, Iconic Orb with Tokyo Bay Panorama
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Introduction
Fuji TV Building is a landmark in the Odaiba area, with its silver globe suspended at a height of 100 meters, making it one of the symbols of the region. Known for its "Getsu 9" TV dramas, the TV station also airs popular variety shows and anime such as SmapXSmap, VS Arashi, One Piece, and Cherry Maruko-chan, establishing an important position in the hearts of J-drama and anime fans.
The 5th floor of the building, called Kikkake Street, is open for travelers to visit and take photos for free. It features various sets from popular variety shows and related photographs. If you want to visit the iconic observation deck in the globe and enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo and Tokyo Bay, there is an admission fee of 500 yen. Additionally, the Fuji TV building houses a store that sells TV dramas, movies, variety show merchandise, and products featuring the mascot Laugh-kun.
On the 1st floor, there is a theater hall, and the 5th floor features the Studio Exploration Road, which consists of sets from various popular variety shows and related photographs for travelers to visit and take pictures. The rooftop garden on the 7th floor serves as a venue for various events or performances. As an observation point that offers views of the Ferris wheel, the rooftop garden has gained some popularity among Odaiba enthusiasts. The 24th floor's "Naaku Tenku" (Cuckoo Sky) is not open to travelers, while the 25th floor's spherical observation deck "HACHI TAMA" requires an admission ticket (adults: 500 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen), with the skywalk section on the 24th floor being free to visit. Opening hours 10:00-18:00
closed on Mondays.
Transportation The Rinkai Line, Tokyo Teleport Station, takes a 5-minute walk; Lily Seagull, Takeshiba Station, takes a 3-minute walk.