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Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree rising beyond the Sumida River next to the golden Asahi Beer Tower and the Asahi flame sculpture
Photo: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
from ¥1,800 (350 m), from ¥3,000 (both)
Hours
Usually roughly 10:00–22:00
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h 30 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Tembo Deck (350 m)
Adults from ¥1,800, children 6–14 from ¥900
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Combo 350 + 450 m
Adults from ¥3,000, children from ¥1,500
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Tembo Galleria add-on
¥1,400 / ¥700 — machines on Floor 350
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At the counter
+¥500 per ticket — cheaper online
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Getting there
Tokyo Skytree station (Tobu) or Oshiage (Hanzomon, Asakusa lines)
Coordinates
35.71006, 139.81072YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

634 mheight — the world's tallest tower per Guinness World Records
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2011the tower reached full height on 31 March
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2012Tokyo Skytree Town opened in May
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350 mTembo Deck — the main observation deck
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450 mTembo Galleria — a glass spiral walkway
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¥0for children aged 5 and under
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+¥500surcharge when buying at the 4th-floor counter
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Solamachithe shopping centre at the foot of the tower
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What is Tokyo Skytree?

Tokyo Skytree is a 634 m broadcasting tower in Sumida, by the Sumida River. It reached its full height on 31 March 2011, and Guinness World Records recognised it as the world's tallest tower. The Tokyo Skytree Town complex opened in May 2012.

The tower has two observation decks: the Tembo Deck at 350 m with floor-to-ceiling windows, and the Tembo Galleria at 450 m — a glass spiral walkway that climbs to the highest point. At its foot are the Tokyo Solamachi mall, Sumida Aquarium and a planetarium.

How the tower works

The decks are entered from the complex's 4th floor. A high-speed lift takes you to the Tembo Deck (Floor 350) in under a minute. It has three levels with full-height windows, a glass floor, a café and Sky Restaurant 634.

From Floor 350 a separate lift goes up to the Tembo Galleria, a glass walkway spiralling up to 451.2 m. On clear days you can see Fuji, Tokyo Bay and the whole city. The tower is usually open roughly 10:00 to 22:00, but hours change — check the website.

What to see and do

  • Tembo Deck — a Tokyo panorama from 350 m.
  • The glass floor on the deck.
  • Tembo Galleria — the spiral walkway at 450 m.
  • Views of Fuji on clear days.
  • Tokyo Solamachi — shops and food at the base.
  • Sumida Aquarium in the complex.

How to get to Tokyo Skytree

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On foot

  • Senso-ji is about 23 min away on foot.

More tips

  1. Tokyo Skytree station (Tobu Skytree line) — exits straight to the tower.
  2. Oshiage station (Hanzomon, Asakusa and Keisei lines) — a few minutes on foot.
  3. From Senso-ji — about 20 minutes on foot across the Sumida River.
  4. From Haneda airport — Keikyu train to Oshiage, about 45 minutes, or the shuttle bus.
  5. From Narita airport — Keisei line to Oshiage, about an hour.

Just 350 m or both decks

Tembo Deck (350 m)you are hereFrom ¥1,800350 mWindows, glass floor, caféA first visit
Combo 350 + 450 mFrom ¥3,000Up to 451 mPlus the glass spiral walkwayClear days and going higher

How long do you need?

Allow 1–1.5 hours with both decks. The best time is a clear morning for Fuji, or sunset as the city lights come on.

Skytree pairs well with Senso-ji in Asakusa — 20 minutes on foot across the river. In the evening the tower itself is lit in different colours.

Is Tokyo Skytree worth it?

Yes: it's Tokyo's highest viewpoint, and on a clear day the view — from the bay to Fuji — is one of the city's best.

The YesGo take: in cloudy weather the view disappears, and tickets aren't cheap. Check the forecast, buy online to avoid the ¥500 surcharge, and consider whether you need the upper deck — the first is often enough.

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Tokyo views: compare and choose

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Shibuya Crossing5730 minFree11.4 km
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Tokyo Skytreeyou are here531 h 30 minfrom ¥1,800 (350 m), from ¥3,000 (both)—
Mount Fuji524 hFree105.4 km
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building4345 minFree11.0 km
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Roppongi Hills351 h 30 min≈ ¥2,200 online / ¥2,400 on site (winter 2026–27)9.2 km
Mount Takao214 hFree52.1 km

Asakusa and Skytree in a day

Senso-ji and Nakamise in the morning, Tokyo Skytree in the afternoon, and Ueno Park in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Senso-ji1 h · free
  2. 24 min walk from the previous stopTokyo Skytreeyou are here1 h 30 min · from ¥1,800 (350 m), from ¥3,000 (both)
  3. 62 min walk from the previous stopUeno Park1 h 30 min · park free; zoo ¥600

3 places · about 5 h 26 min with walks · 86 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Senso-ji

Tokyo, Japan

1 h · free · 24 min walk

How to do it right

  • Online is ¥500 cheaper.
  • On a clear morning you can see Fuji.
  • Add the Galleria on Floor 350.
  • The tower is lit up in the evening.
  • Nearby: Senso-ji, 20 minutes on foot.

Questions

How much does it cost to go up Tokyo Skytree?

Adults: Tembo Deck from ¥1,800, both decks from ¥3,000 online.

Why is the counter more expensive?

¥500 is added to each ticket bought at the counter or machines.

How tall is the tower?

634 m; the decks are at 350 and 450 m.

Can you see Fuji?

Yes, on clear days, especially in the morning and in winter.

How do I get there?

To Tokyo Skytree station (Tobu) or Oshiage (Hanzomon, Asakusa lines).

What are the opening hours?

Usually roughly 10:00–22:00; exact hours on the official site.

How long do you need?

1–1.5 hours for both decks.

Is this Tokyo Tower?

No, Tokyo Tower is a different, red-and-white tower, 333 m tall.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.

Sources and fact-check

  • Tokyo Skytree official site (tokyo-skytree.jp) — ticket prices, counter surcharge, timeline (official, checked 09.11.2026)
  • English Wikipedia: Tokyo Skytree — general information
  • Guides — usual opening hours, journey times (unofficial)
  • Wikidata Q57965 — coordinates
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 09.11.2026 ·
How we checkedPrices (adult Tembo Deck from ¥1,800, combo from ¥3,000, Galleria ¥1,400), free entry for under-5s, the ¥500 counter surcharge and the construction timeline are from the official site. Prices are 'from' figures: on the site they depend on the date and time. The opening-hours page loads by script, so we give 'usually 10:00–22:00' from guides and mark it unconfirmed. The Tembo Galleria height of 451.2 m is from official material. Journey times are from guides.

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