[Tokyo Tower] Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts! For Seniors
This time’s trivia quiz and tidbits are all about Tokyo Tower!
We’ve gathered lots of fun questions, including surprising things found inside the tower and the story behind its colors.
Some of our senior readers may have climbed Tokyo Tower during their travels.
If it’s familiar to you, try answering while reminiscing.
It’s also great for recreation—team up with those around you and see how many questions you can get right together.
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[Tokyo Tower] Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts! For Seniors (1–10)
How much does it cost to light up Tokyo Tower for one day?
- about 20,000 yen
- about 50,000 yen
- about 100,000 yen
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about 20,000 yen
The cost of lighting up Tokyo Tower is said to be about 20,000 yen per day. Thanks to the use of LED bulbs and advances in energy-saving technology, this amount has been kept quite low.
Tokyo Tower changes its height every year. Which of the following is the reason?
- Due to land subsidence
- Because the added paint makes it heavier and it sinks
- Because it expands and contracts due to changes in temperature
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Because it expands and contracts due to changes in temperature
Tokyo Tower uses steel. Therefore, it expands when the temperature is high and contracts when it is low. It is designed to accommodate these temperature changes.
About how many people visit in a year?
- about 100,000 people
- about 1,000,000 people
- about 3 million people
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about 3 million people
Tokyo Tower is known for attracting about 2 to 3 million visitors annually. There have even been years when the number reached nearly 4 million.
[Tokyo Tower] Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts Questions! For Seniors (11–20)
At what height in meters is the Main Deck (Grand Observation Deck) of Tokyo Tower located?
- 100 meters
- 250 meters
- 150 meters
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150-meter point
The Main Observatory of Tokyo Tower is located 150 meters above the ground. On clear days, it’s a wonderful spot where you can see Mount Fuji and Mount Tsukuba.
Which of the following is the official name of Tokyo Tower?
- Tokyo Tower, Japan
- New Tokyo Tower
- Japan Broadcasting Tower
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Japan Broadcasting Tower
The official name of Tokyo Tower is the Japan Broadcasting Tower. It is used as a transmission tower for television and radio.
Which of the following is the “oldest movie” in which Tokyo Tower appears?
- The Gate of Youth
- The Eternal Person
- Sequel: Lovers of Tokyo
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Sequel: Lovers of Tokyo
The oldest film known is Zoku: Tokyo no Koibito (Sequel: Lovers of Tokyo), released in 1959. In this movie, the Tokyo Tower, then under construction, was used as a backdrop.
How many meters tall is Tokyo Tower?
- 333 meters
- 150 meters
- 280 meters
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333 meters
Tokyo Tower is 333 meters tall. When it was completed, it was the tallest in the world.