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Tokyo Skytree

The world's tallest tower — a 350m/450m observation deck over east Tokyo.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for
  • Families with kids
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
Depends
  • If you've only got a day
Not for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Adventurers
  • The genuinely curious

Worth it for families with kids, couples and solo travellers; not for travellers on a budget.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

On a clear day the view from 450m is staggering, with the city sprawling forever and Fuji on the horizon.
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It is expensive for two decks, and a hazy day means paying a premium for grey soup.
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As a marquee tower it draws heavy foot traffic, with queues for the upper Galleria deck.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • With kids

    The glass-floor moments and sheer height are a hit, and the Solamachi mall below keeps them busy.

  • As a couple

    A clear-evening slot is a fine date, but Shibuya Sky's open-air deck is the more romantic skyline.

  • First-timers

    The tallest-tower bragging right is real, but only book it for a forecast clear day.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
¥2,100–3,400
Time
1.5 hrs
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Clear-weather day; sunset for the best light
Getting there
Tokyo Skytree Station (Tobu) or Oshiage Station, atop the Solamachi complex
Booking
Buy timed tickets online to skip the worst queues; ¥2,100–3,400 by deck
Accessibility
Fully elevator-served and wheelchair-accessible
Alternatives

If it's not your thing, try

open-air rooftop with a more dramatic, photogenic skyline anglelower and cheaper, with retro charm instead of record-heighta free observation deck if the view is all you want
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Sources

What we checked

  • Stands 634m tall — the world's tallest tower and (after Burj Khalifa and Merdeka 118) the third-tallest structure in the world. en.tokyo-skytree.jp ↗
  • Two observation decks: the Tembo Deck at 350m and the Tembo Galleria reaching 450m (Sorakara Point 451.2m). en.tokyo-skytree.jp ↗
  • 2025 admission: Tembo Deck from ¥2,100 for adults; combined Tembo Deck + Galleria around ¥3,100–3,900 depending on day. en.tokyo-skytree.jp ↗
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