What age is this origami Tower for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 8 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “タワー”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami TowerタワーTower

A tall red tower. Fold it thin, then make a pleat so an observation deck sticks out.

6 steps
about 8 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 7+

How to fold

左右の角を合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
上の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the top edges to the center line.
もう一度、ななめのふちをまん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the slanted edges to the center line again.
下の角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
まん中より少し下で、だんおりをする（大きな展望台）
Make a pleat a little below the middle: fold the bottom up, then fold it back down a little lower. This is the big observation deck.
下の部分が少し広くなって、左右に出ます。
上のほうで、小さくだんおりをする（上の展望台）
Make a small pleat near the top for the upper deck.
できあがり！白いもようと、足のアーチをかいたら、タワーのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the white pattern and the arch between the legs, and your tower is finished!

Fun fact

東京タワーの高さは 333メートル。白と赤（インターナショナルオレンジ）にぬられているのは、飛行機から見やすくするためです。

Tokyo Tower is 333 meters tall. It is painted orange and white so that airplanes can see it easily.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Tower for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 8 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “タワー”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.