At a height of 634 metres Tokyo Skytree is the world’s tallest standalone communication tower.

When it was completed, it was the tallest tower in the world and is still the tallest structure in Japan.

The tower is designed following the concept of sori (concave curves) and mukuri (convex curves mostly found in temple architecture) giving it a traditional sense of beauty.

350m above ground level, the Tembo Deck affords a 360 degree view across the entire Kanto region and 100 m above that is the Tembo Galleria with a 110 m long glass floor creating the feeling that one is walking in mid-air.

No need to worry if you are afraid of heights, there are plenty of other interesting things to see around Tokyo Skytree Town.

Explore Tokyo Solamachi's 300 shops and restaurants, many of which sell merchandise shaped like Tokyo Skytree. Make sure to visit the 4th and 5th floors, dedicated to Japan-related items, including green tea, chef's knives, and Hello Kitty.

You can chill out by the tanks of the Sumida Aquarium, travel to outer space in the Planetarium Tenku, or send a postcard with a special stamp with a picture of Tokyo Skytree and the date from the Postal Museum.

Getting There: Tokyo Skytree Station is accessible via the Tobu Skytree Line from Asakusa.

Getting off at Tokyo Skytree Station drops you right at Tokyo Skytree Town. You can also take the Asakusa, Hanzomon, or Keisei Oshiage lines to Oshiage Station. Alternatively, Tokyo Skytree is a 20-minute walk across the river from Asakusa.

Admission Fee: check with us.

Opening Hours: The observatory area of the tower is open every day of the year from 8am to 10pm.

Importance Rating: 8 - this is one of Tokyo’s top sights for views over the city.

Busyness Rating: 9 - it gets very busy and best to book in advance - especially for sunset. Check the sunset times online!

Top Tips: Stand on the glass floor section to feel like you are floating in mid-air. You can shop for snacks and sweets shaped like the tower itself in the surrounding mall — Tokyo Solamachi.

Located within walking distance of Asakusa , you can easily combine a visit to both and experience the traditional and modern sides of Japanese architecture in one afternoon.