Japan’s tallest skyscraper, named ‘Torch Tower’, to be built in Tokyo
- The 63-floor building is part of a development project in the Japanese capital’s Marunouchi business and commercial district
- Developers Mitsubishi Estate said the name comes from a wish to light up Japan. It will feature offices, a luxury hotel and observation deck
The building will be named “Torch Tower” and is expected to be completed in 2027. The cost is estimated to be 500 billion yen (US$4.7 billion).
The new landmark will feature 63 stories above ground and four underground, and include a complex of offices, commercial facilities and a hall accommodating around 2,000 people.
A luxury hotel and an observation deck, where visitors can view Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain, will be located in the upper floors.
The name Torch Tower comes from a wish to light up Japan like a torch, Mitsubishi Estate said.
The planned skyscraper forms part of a development project in a 31,400 square metre area near Tokyo’s Marunouchi business and commercial district, to be named Tokyo Torch.
The project will also include three other buildings and a 7,000 square metre plaza.