Tokyo Skytree

Where it is & how to get there

• Train: Tokyo Skytree Station or Oshiage Station.
• Decks: Tembo Deck at 350 m and Tembo Galleria at 450 m.
• Tickets: Book online to skip queues.

The story of Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree opened in 2012 as a broadcasting tower and is the tallest tower in the world at 634 metres. The number 634 can be read in Japanese as "Musashi", the old name of the Tokyo region.

Its design blends modern engineering with traditional Japanese shapes, including the central column inspired by pagodas, which helps it resist earthquakes.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Book a timed ticket online and go near sunset.
• Stand on the glass floor at the Tembo Deck.
• Visit the Sumida Aquarium in the same complex.

What's around Tokyo Skytree

• Tokyo SolamachiShopping mall at the base.
• Sumida AquariumIn the complex.
• Senso-jiAcross the river.
• Sumida RiverCruises and walks.

Questions travellers ask