Written by TC Team
A chance to climb one of Tokyo’s more iconic structures while raising awareness around mental health issues, the TELL Tokyo Tower Climb is an event created to (roughly) coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day and see participants run, walk, or climb up 600 steps.
About TELL
As an NPO that has championed mental well-being in Japan for 47 years, TELL is proud to step up for this life-affirming cause. Each individual who joins TELL’s Tokyo Tower Climb helps raise awareness toward suicide prevention and funds for TELL’s Lifeline, a critical crisis intervention resource for Japan’s international and English-speaking community
Schedule 2025
Whether you are part of a team, community, or you’re going solo, all will compete on May 24. Start times for the race depend but will be somewhere between 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
How much?
Registration fees:
- Adults: ¥4,000
- Children (4 to 12): ¥2,500
- Children (3 and under): Free
- Corporate Cup Teams: ¥12,500 per person
- School and Community Teams: ¥4,000 per person
Each entry includes admission to Tokyo Tower, event merch, and a completion certificate. Teams must be a maximum of four people.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 433 m from Akabanebashi Station Oedo Line (E21)
- 487 m from Kamiyacho Station Hibiya Line (H5)
- 0.6 km from Onarimon Station Mita Line (I6)
