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Visiting Tokyo Skytree
At 634 metres, the Skytree is the world's tallest tower, with observation decks at 350 and 450 metres.
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Quick answer
Tokyo Skytree is a viewpoint in Oshiage, Tokyo. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is mid-priced. Timed tickets bought online save queuing at weekends and holidays.
Key facts
- Type
- Viewpoint
- Area
- Oshiage
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- views, kids and after dark
- Best months
- October–December
About Tokyo Skytree
At 634 metres, the Skytree is the world's tallest tower, with observation decks at 350 and 450 metres. On clear days the view stretches to Mount Fuji, and the Solamachi shopping complex, an aquarium and a planetarium sit at its base.
Tip: Pay for the upper deck only if the sky is clear; on hazy days the lower deck is enough.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: Timed tickets bought online save queuing at weekends and holidays.
- Where: Oshiage, senso-ji temple, old-Tokyo streets and views of the Skytree.
Best time to visit Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- October: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- December: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- November: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-October the sun sets at about 17:06 local time (calculated for Tokyo).
When to visit Tokyo has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary visits Tokyo Skytree on day 1, together with Senso-ji Temple, Meiji Jingu Shrine and Shibuya Crossing.
- No. 4 of the 20 sights in our Tokyo things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 4-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 7-day plan.
- A family favourite in Tokyo with kids.
If you like Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower — Shiba, 1 hour
- Shibuya Sky — Shibuya, 1 hour
- Akihabara — Akihabara, 2–3 hours
- Odaiba — Odaiba, Half a day
Staying near Tokyo Skytree
Stay in Asakusa ($$) to walk here: senso-ji temple, old-Tokyo streets and views of the Skytree. All areas to stay in Tokyo.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Tokyo Skytree?
Plan 1.5–2 hours.
+Is Tokyo Skytree free?
No, it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Tokyo Skytree?
October–December for the most comfortable weather. Pay for the upper deck only if the sky is clear; on hazy days the lower deck is enough.
+Do I need to book Tokyo Skytree in advance?
Timed tickets bought online save queuing at weekends and holidays.
+Is Tokyo Skytree good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tokyo. Tokyo is an easy big city for families: clean, orderly and full of convenience stores and baby rooms, with trains that run like clockwork.