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Tokyo Skytree is a 634 m broadcasting tower in Tokyo’s Sumida ward. It has two observation levels, the Tembo Deck at 350 m and the Tembo Galleria at 450 m.
Deck heights
From japan-guide's Tokyo observation deck guide.
Choosing a ticket
Views from 350 m
Tembo Deck
¥2,200
Up to 450 m
Deck and Galleria combo
¥3,400
Morning, drink and snack
Morning View
¥2,900
Evening, one alcoholic drink
Night View
¥2,800
Skytree's official prices for one adult on a day when the Deck is ¥2,200. Morning View and Night View cover the Tembo Deck only, and their entry times change with the season.
Prices by date
★Our pick
One month from Skytree's official sales calendar, Tembo Deck for one adult. The combo is ¥1,200 more each day, and the cheapest days start at ¥1,800.
★Our pick Bought on site
Skytree's official prices for one adult on a ¥2,200 day. The 4th-floor counter and machines add ¥500 per ticket on the day. The Galleria add-on is ¥1,400 at machines on Floor 350, and sales stop when it gets crowded.
When it gets busy
On a day open 10:00–22:00
- Less crowded 10–15h
- In between 15–16h
- Sunset and night view crowds 16–19h
- Thinning out before closing 19–22h
From Skytree's official guidance. On weekends and holidays that open at 9:00, around 9:00 is less crowded. Crowds change with the day, season and events.
A visit takes about 1 hour for the Deck and about 1–1.5 hours for both levels. Mt Fuji is visible on clear days, most often in the colder months and early morning.
Getting there
Tobu Skytree LineWalking route
A sketch simplified from Wikipedia coordinates, with the river drawn roughly.
Times to Oshiage or Tokyo Skytree Station, from Skytree's official access page.
The entrance and ticket counter are on the 4th floor, about 7 minutes from Oshiage Station and about 6 minutes from the west exit of Tokyo Skytree Station. The walk from Asakusa takes about 20 minutes.
Entry rules
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours | Usually 10:00–22:00, last entry 21:00; some weekends and holidays open at 9:00, and hours change by date |
| Entry time | The 30-minute slot on the ticket; latecomers join the end of the queue on the booked date only |
| Re-entry | Not allowed |
| Children | Ages 6–14 pay half the adult price; 5 and under are free |
| Changing date, time or type | Not possible; the ticket is cancelled and bought again |
| Poor visibility | No refund or exchange |
| Cancelling the product on the booking button | Free up to 31 days before, then a 30% fee up to 1 hour before, no refund after that |