Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree is a landmark of Tokyo, and it can be seen in the majority of places in the city. The building is about 634 meters (2,080 feet) high, being the tallest in the world when completed in 2011 and now the second tallest. From its viewing decks, tourists can see Mount Fuji and overlook the cityscape of Tokyo. 
 

Tokyo Skytree

Floor Guide for Visitors

Floor	Facilities
Floor 450	Tembo Galleria / High-Resolution Digital Telescope
Floor 445	Tembo Galleria / Tembo Galleria Floor 445 Commemorative Photography
Floor 350	Tembo Deck / Ticket Counter of SKYTREE Tembo Galleria / Café / Tembo Deck Floor 350 Commemorative Photography / High-Resolution Digital Telescope
Floor 345	Tembo Deck / Restaurant 634 / Shop
Floor 340	Tembo Deck / Glass Floor / Café / Tembo Deck Floor 340 Commemorative Photography
Floor 5	Exit/ Shop / Foreign Currency Exchange Machine / Post Box / Sumida Aquarium
Floor 4	Entrance/ Ticket Counter / Information Desk / Sumida River Digital Picture Scroll
Floor 2&3	TOKYO Solamachi
Floor 1	Group Ticket Counter / Shop / Prayer Space

Note: The above mentioned TOKYO Solamachi actually covers the -3rd to 10th floors, and restaurants on the 30th and 31st floors. 

What to Do in Tokyo Skytree

1. Enjoy Panoramas of Tokyo

Looking from Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria in Tokyo Skytree, all things in Tokyo become mini and the whole Tokyo city seems in your hand. Visiting the Skytree at dusk and night gives you different views from daytime. The orange sunset makes Tokyo gentler and softer. During the night, you can see the colorful night views of Tokyo and the tower itself will be lit with purple, green, blue, and orange lights.

The Cityscape of Tokyo

Two Observation Decks of Skytree

1. The first deck is called Tembo Deck, covering the area from the 340th floor to the 350th floor of Skytree.
2. The second deck is called Tembo Galleria, covering the area from the 445th floor to the 450th floor of Skytree.

Opening Time 

The two decks are open from 10:00 to 21:00. The latest entry time for the Tembo Deck is 20:00 and the latest entry time for Tembo Galleria is 20:20.

Tickets 

There are two types of tickets, namely Advance Ticket and Same-day Ticket. Advance Ticket is cheaper than Same-day Ticket, and it can be booked 1-30 days prior to visit. Children under the five years old is charged none. Book the tickets in advance on the internet, because it takes a long time waiting in line.

Advance Ticket:

Tembo Deck is charged 1,800 yen on weekdays and 2,000 on holidays; a Combo ticket is 2,700 yen on weekdays and 3,000 on holidays, containing Tembo Galleria and Tembo Deck. 

Same-day Ticket:

Tembo Deck is charged 2,100 yen; Combo ticket is 3,100 yen, including Tembo Galleria and Tembo Deck. 

Note: Some stores near Tokyo Skytree also sell the ticket of the decks, and you can consult the owners or shop assistants.

Tips:

Checking the weather forecast in advance and choosing a clear day to visit will give you a better viewing experience.
When taking pictures on the tower, hold your phone against the glass to avoid reflections and handshaking.
The door of the elevator and the top of the Skytree are transparent, so you can enjoy the scenery clearly.
There is no limit on the duration of the visit in Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria, but the crowds will make you want to get out there as quickly as possible.

How to Go Up to the Decks  

From entrance on 4th floor, you can take the elevator directly to 350th floor Tembo Deck. Then, you need to change to another elevator to 445th floor Tembo Galleria.

How to Get Down from the Decks

There is an elevator running downward from 450th floor to 345th floor. After, walk down to 340th floor, where there is an elevator taking you down to the 5th floor, the exit floor.  

2. Test Mettle on High Glass Floor

Walking on the glass floor on Tembo Deck needs courage. The transparent glass gives you a sense of weightlessness. Some visitors stepped onto the glass floor out of curiosity but were unable to move forward because of their weak legs. Looking at the view from the clear glass under your feet, the thrill will make your adrenaline rush. People who are afraid of heights are advised not to try.

3. Explore the Tokyo Solamachi

Tokyo Solamachi refers to the caried commercial facilities located on the lower floors of the Tokyo Skytree, containing nearly 300 stores, such as outfit shops, restaurants, and recreation facilities. The first and second floors of Tokyo Solamachi sell food and groceries, and there are many brand stores. The 3rd floor is Solamachi Tabe Terrace, gathering the majority of restaurants and allowing tourists to taste Japanese food, Western food, Chinese food, and desserts. The 4th floor is Japanese Souvenir Hall, which brings together a number of hand gift shops mainly reflecting the Japanese style. The 5th floor hosts some recreational and cultural facilities, like SUMIDA AQUARIUM, Chikyunoniwa Kids Garden, HADO ARENA, and Lovely Animore.

Tips:

Christmas events will be held since early November every year. 
Sometimes, Skytree will conduct a light show from 16:45 to 17:45 or from 17:15 to 18:15.

Approximate Visit Time

About 2~3 hours. Tokyo Skytree is full of tourists all year round, so the long queues and slow moving speed make the trip more time-consuming.

How to Get to Tokyo Skytree

By Metro:
1. Take the Toei Asakusa Line, Tokyo MetroHanzomon Line, or Narita SKY ACCESS Keisei Line, then get off at Oshiage Station (SKYTREE). 
2. Take TOBU SKYTREE Line, and get off at TOKYO SKYTREE Station. 
3. Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, and get off at Asakusa Station, then you can take a 15-minute walk to Tokyo Skytree.

By Bus: 
You can take Skytree Shuttle directly to Tokyo Skytree from different areas, like Tokyo Metra Station, Ueno-Asakusa Area, Haneda Airport, and Tokyo Disney Resort.

Travel Advice

After viewing the cityscape of Tokyo from the Tokyo Skytree, you can walk to Sumida River to appreciate the view of the river and the cherry blossoms during March, April, and May. Then you can walk to the oldest temple in Japan, Sensoji Temple, from the Sumida River, which takes about 10 minutes. Then, you can visit Nakamise-dori Street, which is next to the Sensoji Temple. Besides, you can take Tokyo Metro Ginza Line at Asakusa Station, and get off at Ueno Station to visit Ueno Park, which takes about 20 minutes.

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