Tokyo Skytree - Travel Guide


The Tokyo Skytree Tower is the tallest broadcast tower located on the Tokyo Solamachi building complex in Sumida.

The Skytree has two enclosed observation decks, Tembo- 350m, Tembo Galleria- 450m.

The views are spectacular on the Tembo and Tembo galleria deck.

The top floor has ceiling to floor windows.

The middle floor has the souvenir shop and Musashi Sky Restaurant.

The lowest floor features glass panels on the floor to view the bottom, and a café.

Purchase your ticket on the 4th floor, reserve online (Japanese language and credit cards only), or from your hotel concierge.

A fast elevator ride will take visitors to the Tembo floor of the first observation deck. You can buy tickets for the Galleria deck here.

After viewing Tokyo, then go down the elevator to exit the tower on the 5th floor.

More useful information below on Tokyo Skytree Travel Guide for visitors to Tokyo, Japan.

 

Tokyo Skytree Tower Address

 

1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

 

Tokyo Skytree Admission and Hours

Tokyo Skytree Admission :

Day of Tickets (wait in line) - 2060 Yen per adult

Advance Tickets (set time and day) - 2570 Yen per adult

Tembo Galleria – additional 1030 Yen per adult

Fast Skytree (International visitors only; passport required) - 3000 Yen per adult

Tokyo Skytree Hours :

08AM - 10PM (Daily) [ Last admission at 9PM ]

 

Getting to Tokyo Skytree Tower in Tokyo

Tokyo Skytree by Train in Tokyo :

It is bit tricky to get to Tokyo Skytree Tower from main Tokyo area as only Tobu Skytree Line train has Stop at Tokyo Skytree.

- Make your way to Asakusa by Tokyo Subway and get out of station on Street level
- Look for Tokyo Skytree Station directions at street level and transfer to Tobu Skytree Line at Asakusa
- Take Tobu Skytree train to Tokyo Skytree station and exit

More Access information available on Tokyo Skytree Website

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Tokyo Skytree

 

- Before going to the Tower check the Weather! Clear and Sunny Day is recommended!

- This attraction Tokyo Skytree will take about 30 minutes once on the elevators.

- You can combine this attraction with :
   Sumida Aquarium , and/or
   Sensoji Temple & Asakusa area shopping

- If you want to save money and time, go early and buy tickets as soon as they open at 8AM.
  There is less haze in the morning so you have a better chance for a good view and shorter wait time.

- The views from the Tembo and Galleria deck are similar.
  You could skip the galleria and spend the additional 1000 Yen per person elsewhere.

- If you wait until later in the day, buy a fast Skytree ticket.
  Your wait is usually less than 30 minutes, otherwise you can wait 2 hours plus.
  A passport is required to purchase these tickets!

- The Tokyo (Skytree) Solamachi complex has shops and a large food court.
  They have potable water so bring a water bottle to refill. Good place for lunch.

 

Website

 

Visit Tokyo Skytree Official Website for Information
Tokyo by Bike: Skytree, Kiyosumi Garden and Sumo Stadium - $87.55

Take this enjoyable Tokyo bike tour and see the highlights of Shitamachi. Your guide will lead you at a leisurely pace as you travel from site to site, from Fukagawa-fudo Temple and Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine to Tokyo Skytree. Keep a lookout for a rare chance to sumo wrestlers outside Ryogoko Sumo Stadium and take in the natural landscapes as you ride through the traditional Kiyosumi Japanese Garden. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

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