Have you ever heard of “The Tower of the Sun” before”? If you don’t know that, you should know and go there! Finished in 1970, the 230-foot-tall tower is not, in fact, a terrifying beast from beyond time and space, but the work of artist Taro Okamoto. The designer built the structure to represent the past, present, and future in one fluid construction, so the tower features three distinct faces. The golden face at the top represents the future and features light-up eyes. The segmented face jutting out of the tower’s “chest” represents the present, while the rather ominous face on the back of the tower is a sign of the past. In addition to the faces, the tower also features two 80-foot-long wings.

The Tree of Life, which has models of various creatures, is also in exhibit. And in order to feel the drama of the space, background music entitled the Hymn of life plays as you go around. The creator, Taro Okamoto, wanted to express the energy of life in the Tower of the Sun.

Of course, the waiting list for such a place is remarkable, so you need to book in advance on the exhibition’s website. you can apply for sometime within the next for months, but that doesn’t guarantee a reservation. The admission fee for the exhibition is ￥700 for adults.