It has an observation deck at a height of 55 metres (180 ft).

Beppu Tower was built in two years, from 1956 to 1957 and was originally planned to open the Beppu Tourism Exhibition, held from March 20 through May 20, 1957.

Construction was slightly delayed, however, and the tower was not completed until May 10, ten days before the exhibition ended.

Currently, it displays eight neon Asahi signs—four in English, four in Japanese.

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