Tokyo Skytree stands 634 metres tall in the Asakusa district and is the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world. The two observation decks offer the broadest panoramic view of the Tokyo metropolitan area available. Here is the complete visitor guide.
The number 634 was chosen deliberately: in old Japanese, it can be read as ‘mu-sa-shi’ (634 = roku-san-shi), referring to the historic Musashino Plain on which Tokyo sits. The tower broadcasts digital television and radio signals for the Kanto region and is the primary telecommunications tower for the Tokyo area.
The Two Observation Decks
Tembo Deck (350m): The lower observation deck at 350 metres. Entry: 2,100 yen for adults on weekdays, 2,300 yen on weekends and public holidays. A glass floor section lets you look straight down into the tower. The Skytree Cafe and Musashi Sky Restaurant are on this level.
Tembo Galleria (450m): The upper deck is accessed by a second elevator from the Tembo Deckan additional 1,000 yen beyond the lower deck ticket. A spiralling glass corridor coils around the inside of the tower at 450 metres. The view from here is noticeably broader than from the lower deck, with more of Tokyo Bay visible.
Combined ticket: 3,100 yen for adults on weekdays, 3,300 yen on weekends. If going to both decks, the combined ticket purchased in advance is cheaper than buying them separately.
Tickets and Advance Booking
Online tickets at Tokyo Sky Tree Ticket or through Klook. Booking is recommended on weekends, public holidays, and during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) and autumn (October to November). Timed entry is required. Walk-in tickets are available at the Skytree Town ticket counters on the 4th floor, but queues can be long on busy days.
Best Time to Visit
Clear mornings: The best weather for distant views. On clear days in winter and early spring, Mount Fuji is visible to the west from the upper Tembo Galleria. Mount Tsukuba is visible to the north. Tokyo Bay and its islands are visible to the southeast.
Sunset and evening: From the upper deck, watching the sun set over the western Tokyo suburbs and Fuji (on clear days) is exceptional. The transition from day to full city illumination at night takes about 45 minutes and is the most photogenic period.
Rainy and overcast days: Views are significantly reduced. Check the Tokyo webcam at tokyo-skytree.jp to verify visibility before booking.
Skytree Town
The base of the Skytree tower is part of a larger complex called Tokyo Skytree Town, which includes the Solamachi shopping mall (312 shops and restaurants across multiple floors), the Tokyo Solamachi Aquarium (separate entry fee, family-friendly), a planetarium, and direct access to Oshiage Station. Arriving early and shopping at Solamachi before or after the deck visit makes the most of the complex.
Getting to Tokyo Skytree
Oshiage Station: The most direct access. Tobu Skytree Line (from Asakusa, 3 minutes), Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, and Toei Asakusa Line all serve Oshiage. The station has a direct underground connection to Skytree Town.
From Asakusa: 3 minutes by Tobu Skytree Line (150 yen) or a 12-minute walk. Combining the Skytree with an Asakusa visit is the most natural day structure in eastern Tokyo. See the Asakusa guide.
