View from the second observation deck at 450 mt
The Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida ward, in the capital of Japan, Tokyo. Reaching the height of 2,080 ft (634 meters), it is the tallest tower in the world and the third tallest structure after the Burj Khalifa (829.8 m) and Merdeka 118 (678.9 m).
The sight of the sunset from the observation decks (either of them) is breathtaking and amazing. To be at the top in time to see it, consider arriving 90 minutes before sunset so that you have enough time to queue, take the lift, and find a good spot.
We suggest to avoid weekends and local public holidays for your visit. From the lift ride onwards, most people spend an hour or two enjoying the panorama from one or both of the observation decks. If you are a lover of photographs from above, this is the right place for you. However, if you plan on having lunch at the top, it could take around three hours.
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What is the Tokyo Skytree?
Tokyo Skytree is the tallest communications tower in Japan and at 634 metres tall it is one of the best viewpoints in the whole Japanese capital. It broadcasts 9 television channels and 5 radio stations. At first it was designed to be 610 metres tall, then it finally changed, as the numbers 6 (mu), 3 (sa), and 4 (shi) combine to make up the traditional name for the province in which Tokyo is found today: Musashi.
What does the Tokyo Skytree look like?
The tower’s design was published on 24 November 2006, based on the following three concepts:
- Fusion of neofuturistic design and the traditional beauty of Japan
- Catalyst for revitalization of the city
- Contribution to disaster prevention – “Safety and Security”
The base of the tower has a structure similar to a tripod; from a height of about 350 m (1,150 ft) and above, the tower’s structure is cylindrical to offer panoramic views of the river and the city. There are observatories at 350 m (1,150 ft), with a capacity of up to 2,000 people, and 450 m (1,480 ft), with a capacity of 900 people. The upper observatory features a spiral, glass-covered skywalk in which visitors ascend the last 5 metres to the highest point at the upper platform. A section of glass flooring gives visitors a direct downward view of the streets below. The tower is white with just a tint of blue, trying to provide harmony with its surroundings in which traditional Japanese beauty and modern designs combine.
Why is the tower called Tokyo Skytree?
The name of the tower was chosen directly by the public with about 33,000 votes out of 110,000 cast, that is to say 30% of the preferences. In second place the most voted name was “Tokyo Edo Tower”. The name was chosen in June 2008, about a month before the start of the works which were completed in 2012.
General information
Useful information for your visit to the Tokyo Skytree.
Location
The address is : 1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage
Sumida, Tokyo 131-0045
Opening hours
To visit the Tokyo Skytree the times are as follows:
- Daily from 8 am to 10 pm (last entry 9 pm).
How to get to the Tokyo Skytree
To reach the Tokyo Skytree:
Trains: Tokyo Skytree Station, Oshiage Station.
Attractions nearby
- Asakusa (1.1 km)
- Edo Tokyo Museum (1.9 km)
- Tokyo National Museum (3.1 km)
- Ueno Park (3.2 km)
- Akihabara (3.5 km)
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