Tsutenkaku means "tower reaching heaven." The tower was built in 1912; however, it was dismantled in 1943 to supply iron for the war. The present tower is the second one, constructed in 1956 by the local citizens.
The height of the tower is 103 meters (338 feet).
Billiken, the God of Good Luck, is a popular figure at Tsutenkaku. He was everywhere, even on the ceiling of the tower elevator (photograph above). It is believed that if you rub the soles of his feet, your wish will be fulfilled. We rubbed a lot of Billiken feet while in Japan!
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Panoramic view from the observation platform, 91 meters high (298.5 feet).
Billiken in a soccer jersey. At this point in time, Japan was still playing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Book of Eli Billiken.
Making a wish!!!
Ken found this cool strength game at the tower and gave it a try...
The average of the right and left hand was 66 kg (145.5 lbs)!
Ken's score is shown as the yellow star outlined in red above the norm, LOL!
The big octagonal clock on the east side of the tower is Japan's biggest clock; it measures 5.5 meters (18 feet) in diameter and the minute hand is 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) long and weighs 30 kg (66 lbs).
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