At the edge of the Futtsu Peninsula, east of Tokyo Bay, you’ll find a ten-story observation deck that was built to celebrate the centennial of the Meiji era. Its remote location has kept it somewhat obscure, despite being included in the list of the "100 Best Views of Mount Fuji." On clear days, you can see nearly 100 kilometers in the distance.

The design of this structure draws inspiration from nature. The pyramid is made up of 36 reinforced concrete platforms and staircases, modeled after the Japanese white pine, or goyomatsu (五葉松), commonly seen in bonsai trees. Each of the ten entrances on the lower levels leads up to the highest tier, 21.8 meters above ground, where visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views both day and night.

Name: Meiji Centennial Observation Tower / 明治百年記念展望塔
City: Futtsu, Chiba prefecture
Address: view the address
Architect: Kenichiro Ikehara
Year: 1971


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