When you think of a city, the first thing that comes to mind is probably its landmark buildings. For example, when it comes to Tokyo, many people think of Tokyo Tower first. Have you heard of the "Ta roku brothers" in Japan? Among them, there may be landmarks that you have punched in
Before talking about the six brothers, I have to mention their designer, Tatsuya Naito. Tatsuya Naito is known as The "Dr. Tower" and "Father of Earthquake-Resistant Structure" in Japan. He designed landmark buildings in 6 cities, including Tokyo Tower, and the Japanese arranged them chronologically.
Boss: Chubu Electric Mirai Tower (formerly "Nagoya TV Tower"), completed in 1954.
Second oldest: Tsutenkaku, completed in 1956.
Old 3rd: Beppu Tower, built in 1957.
Old Four: Sapporo TV Tower, built in 1957.
Old Five: Tokyo Tower, completed in 1958.
Old Six: Hakata Port Tower, completed in 1964.
There may be a small partner who already has some understanding of these six brothers, xiaobian and then briefly introduce it~
/ Boss: Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER (formerly "Nagoya TV Tower") /
Chubu Electric Mirai Tower (formerly "Nagoya TV Tower") is the first radio wave tower built in Japan, located in Hisaya Odori Park, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture*.
(※Please remember the term "Odori Park", because Odori Park is a name that often appears in Japanese cities, usually referring to a long and wide street in the city for walking and leisure.) ）
At 180 meters high, the tower is one of the landmarks of Nagoya City and belongs to Nagoya TV Tower Co., Ltd. Chubu Electric Power Co., Ltd. obtained the "right to name the facility" from the company, and the "Nagoya TV Tower" was renamed "Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER" from May this year.
NHK Nagoya Broadcasting Corporation, Tokai Tv, Nagoya TV, and many others have used this tower to transmit television signals. However, its mission of broadcasting towers was completely ended in 2011, and now with the full coverage of digital television, the mission of transmitting signals has been replaced by the Seto Digital Tower in Seto City.
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER was registered as a national tangible cultural property in 2005, and has since been selected as a "Lover's Sanctuary" and "Japan's Night Scene Heritage", and has become an indispensable punch card attraction.
/Elder 2: Tsutenkaku/
Basically, if you've been to Osaka, you've seen Tsutenkaku. The meaning of Tsutenkaku is very simple, referring to "high-rise buildings that lead directly to the sky". The Tsutenkaku Tower we see now is the second generation, 103 meters high, is a sightseeing facility, and does not have the function of an electric wave tower. In 2007, Tsutenkaku was registered as a national tangible cultural property.
The statue of Billiken, also a symbol of Osaka, sits on the observation deck on the fifth floor of the Tsutenkaku Tower, and it is said that touching the soles of the feet of the god of fortune can bring good luck.
/Old 3: Beppu Tower/
Only 90 meters high, Beppu Tower is the shortest of the six brothers and looks like a giant antenna built on a building. The construction of Beppu Tower was the Beppu Hot Spring Tourism Industry Exposition held in 1957. It was originally built as an airwave tower, but due to aging equipment and other reasons, it has now become a sightseeing facility. In particular, the observation hall on the 16th floor is a popular place for tourists to enjoy the night view while drinking in the evening.
/Old Four: Sapporo TV Tower/
Located in Odori Park in Sapporo City, the Sapporo TV Tower is 147 meters high and is both a landmark of Sapporo City and an airwave tower whose main role is to transmit television and radio signals, as well as to serve as sightseeing.
Standing on the observation deck of Sapporo Tower, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sapporo, especially at the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, and if you want to see the panoramic view of the festival, this is the best choice.
/Old Five: Tokyo Tower/
Tokyo's iconic Tokyo Tower is 333 meters tall, making it the second tallest building in Japan after Tokyo Skytree. At 150 meters, there is a large observation deck with a panoramic view of Tokyo and a clear view of Mt. Fuji.
Directly below the tower is tokyo tower, which integrates food, shopping, and activities, which is very lively. Tokyo Tower has a very distinctive light that changes according to the meaning of each festival and anniversary of the year, and also hosts various events, which is probably the most familiar spot for everyone.
/Old Six: Hakata Port Tower/
Many people say that hakata Port Tower is like "Tokyo Tower with its top cut off." Although the Hakata Port Tower is also a radio tower, it does not have the function of sending television signals, mainly for the Coastal Bureau to send weather information and necessary information to incoming ships.
In terms of sightseeing, there are not only revolving restaurants on the Hakata Port Tower, but also the Hakata Maritime Museum, which showcases the history of Hakata Port, ships, and other exhibits. The 70-meter-high observation deck offers panoramic views of Hakata Bay and Fukuoka City, and is also a great place to see the night view.