Tokyo Sky Tree: World's Tallest Tower

July 8, 2012

An itinerary to Tokyo Sky Tree is a must for a trip to Japan! However, we went to the world's tallest tower accepting the reality that we won’t be able to go up at least  350m (higher deck @ 450m) above the ground to the observation decks. We went there last July 8 and the tower opened in May 22, 2012 (less than 2months of operation). However, the observation decks were already reserved until July 11. Yes,  just 3 days, we were just ahead for 3days..

Tokyo Sky Tree (634m):

It is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world and the 2^nd tallest structure after Burj Khalifa (828.9m) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Aside from its observation deck at the 350^th flr & 450^th flr., it is also a broadcasting and communication tower for TV and radio companies in Japan.

Tokyo Sky Tree from the shops

Mandatory photo! yay!

As mentioned, we weren't able to go up but, nonetheless, we still enjoyed our trip there:

THE Sky Tree

Another mandatory shot. HAHA!

The Sky Tree vicinity has more to offer than the tower that stands way higher than all the other buildings in the area and even in Japan. In fact, it's the highest tower in Japan. A mall and a train station were built together with the tower for tourists to conveniently go the attraction and enjoy. There are hundreds of restaurants and shops in the area too making it the Tokyo Sky Tree town from its former feel of laidback Tokyo.

At the Entrance 

At the foot of the Tower

And since it was still the 1^st few weeks of operation, there are still a lot of activities at the foot of the tower. There were even street performances that were watched by hundreds of tourists in the area. Travel Tip: the mall has a dedicated souvenir shop: The Sky Tree Shop! In case you didn’t buy in the observation deck areas.

Dedicated Souvenir Shop inside the Mall

Ticket prices:

Category		Adult (18 above)	Teens (12-17 years old)	Child (6-11 years old)	Pre-school (4-5 yeas old)
Tokyo Sky Tree Tembo Deck (350m)	Day Ticket (No Time Assignment)	¥2,060	¥1,540	¥930	¥620
	Advance Purchase (Day/Time Assigned)	¥2,570	¥2,060	¥1,440	¥1,130
Tokyo Sky Tree Tembo Galleria (450m)	Ticket purchased on the day only	¥1,030	¥820	¥510	¥310

Day tickets can be purchased  directly at the ticket counter on the 4F of the Tokyo Sky Tree. For advance purchase tickets, you may reserve online (TOKYO SKYTREE Web Ticket) but its only in Japanese. Travel Tip: Just buy on the day since its cheaper than reserving online with specified date and time. 

You can only buy the Sky Tree Tembo Galleria (450^th flr) in the Sky Tree Tembo Deck (350^th flr) so you can decide from there whether you want to go further. As I’ve mentioned earlier I haven’t been to any of the two observation decks but surely go to the observation decks once I get a chance to visit Japan again.

Operating Hours: 08:00H - 22:00H Everyday

How to go to Tokyo Sky Tree from Tokyo Station:

Tokyo Station – Oshiage Sky Tree Station (approx. 22min; 220yen/person) Travel Tip: You won’t miss out Oshiage Sky Tree Station since it's the last station in that line.

1. Tokyo Station – Otemachi Station (Marunouchi Line towards Ikebukuro Station)
2.  Otemachi Station – Oshiage Sky Tree Station (Hanzomon Line towards Oshiage Sky Tree)

You may also click here for more ways to go to Tokyo Sky Tree.

Have fun in Tokyo Sky Tree! Tell me your experience as I have yet to experience the observation deck of the tower too!

Tokyo Sky Tree
Address: 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku Tokyo
Tel No: 0570-55-0634 (Tokyo Sky Tree Call Center)

Want to know where we went next? Tokyo Tower to conquer the skies!