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Quick Summary
Three essentials before you go
Prices, hours, and booking — at a glance. Each section below digs into the details.
| Item | Details | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Price (adult) | ¥3,000+ (350 m + 450 m combo) / ¥1,800+ (350 m only) | Half price for children; under-5s free |
| Opening hours | 10:00–22:00 (last admission 21:00) | Subject to seasonal variation |
| Advance booking | Recommended (near-essential) | Cheaper than counter + fast-track lane |
| Address | 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo | Tokyo Skytree Station — directly connected |
| Height | 634 m (2,080 ft) — world's tallest free-standing broadcast tower | Observation at 350 m / 450 m |
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Editor's tip
Buying at the counter adds ¥500 per ticket. For a family of four that's ¥2,000 extra. Online advance purchase is faster and cheaper — a genuine double win.
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Same-Day Tickets
Can you just turn up? Where to buy on the day, how long the wait can be, and a smarter workaround.
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Opening Hours & Best Times
Open / close / last-admission times. When to visit for clear views, golden hour, and night scenery.
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Why 634 m?
The story behind the height, the engineering, and how Skytree compares to Tokyo Tower.
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Getting There
Station-direct routes, directions from Asakusa / Ueno / Haneda, and the shortest walk to the 4F entrance.
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Aquarium Combo Tickets
Bundle deals with Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館) and the planetarium. Great for rainy days.
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Night Light-Up
"Iki" (blue) or "Miyabi" (purple) tonight? Daily light-up designs, schedules, and best photo spots.
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About This Site
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Learn more →What is TOKYO SKYTREE? Tokyo from 634 m
TOKYO SKYTREE is a 634 m (2,080 ft) broadcast and observation tower rising above the Oshiage district of Sumida ward. Since opening in 2012 it has become one of Tokyo's defining landmarks, drawing visitors from around the world. The tower has two observatory levels: the Tembo Deck (天望デッキ) at 350 m and the Tembo Galleria (天望回廊) at 450 m, each offering sweeping panoramas — on clear days you can see all the way to the Boso Peninsula and Mount Fuji.
This site is a practical guide for first-time visitors who want to know which ticket to buy, where to buy it, and when to go. Prices and hours are drawn from official sources; the planning tips and insights come from our editorial team's on-site research and visitor feedback.
Why advance booking wins — three reasons
The short answer: buy online before you go. Here's why it matters.
- It's cheaper. The 4F ticket counter and vending machines add a ¥500 surcharge per ticket. Skip that entirely by booking online.
- No waiting in line. Advance-purchase holders use a dedicated fast-track lane — you walk past the same-day queue.
- You lock in your time slot. Popular evening slots on weekends fill up days or weeks ahead. Booking secures your preferred entry time.
That said, walking in on the day is still possible. For the full lowdown on same-day buying and quieter time windows, see the Same-Day Tickets guide.
Ed
Editorial team — travel editor10 years covering Tokyo's top attractions
"During family tours I've covered on-site, the same scene plays out repeatedly: the same-day ticket line at 3 pm on a Saturday stretches 40 minutes. Meanwhile, advance-purchase guests are through in a few minutes flat. I tell everyone: think of advance booking as buying time, not just a ticket."
Ticket types at a glance
There are three main ticket categories. Here's what official information tells us about indicative prices.
| Ticket type | What you access | Adult | Child (6–14) |
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| Combo ticket | Tembo Deck + Tembo Galleria (350 m + 450 m) | ¥3,000+ | ¥1,500+ |
| Tembo Deck ticket | 350 m only | ¥1,800+ | ¥900+ |
| Tembo Galleria add-on | 450 m (only for Tembo Deck holders) | ¥1,400 | ¥700 |
If it's your first visit and you want to go all the way to the top, the combo ticket is the better deal. Buying the deck ticket (¥1,800) and adding the galleria on-site (¥1,400) costs ¥3,200 total — ¥200 more than the ¥3,000 combo. Full price details are in the Prices guide.
Best times to visit — beating the crowds
The same ticket delivers very different experiences depending on when you go. Match your goal to the time slot:
- First thing at opening (10:00 onwards): Least crowded of the day. Air tends to be clearest in the morning — great visibility on fine days.
- Golden hour around sunset: The most popular window — day transitions to night in one visit. Book well ahead for this slot.
- Weekday early afternoon: The lull between morning and evening peaks. Relaxed atmosphere and shorter waits.
For time-slot crowd data and last-admission reminders, check the Opening Hours guide.
Beyond the observatory — the whole Skytree experience
At the base of the tower sits Tokyo Solamachi, a complex housing around 300 shops and restaurants, Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館), and the Konica Minolta Planetarium "Tenku". Whether you have young children or a rainy afternoon, there's a full day's entertainment without stepping outside. Combo deals pairing the observatory and the aquarium are covered in the Aquarium Combo guide.
After dark, the tower itself becomes the show. The nightly light-up cycles through three named designs — "Iki" (江戸ブルー, a cool blue), "Miyabi" (江戸紫, a rich purple), and "Nobori" (a festive special palette) — with seasonal and event-based variations. For photo spots and the schedule, see the Light-Up guide.
What to bring and what to expect on the day
Arrive at the 4F entrance with your e-ticket on your phone (or a printed copy). From Tokyo Skytree Station the covered walkway leads you there rain or shine. The high-speed elevator reaches the Tembo Deck (350 m) in roughly 50 seconds — you'll feel the pressure in your ears. From there it's a short additional elevator ride to the Tembo Galleria at 450 m.
Full directions from Asakusa, Ueno, and Haneda Airport, plus a map to the 4F entrance, are in the Access guide.
FAQ
Tokyo Skytree Tickets — Common Questions
Yes. Same-day tickets are sold at the 4F counter. But when it's busy there can be a long queue, and each ticket carries a ¥500 surcharge over the online price. If you can, book in advance.
According to official information, the child rate (approximately half the adult price) applies to ages 6–14 (up to and including junior-high age). High-school students (15+) pay adult price. Children 5 and under enter free.
Visibility varies with weather, but overcast visits have their own magic — low cloud makes it feel like you're floating above the city, and rain-lit night views are stunning. Plenty of indoor attractions at Solamachi mean bad weather doesn't ruin the trip.
Cancellation terms depend on the vendor and ticket type. Always read the conditions on the purchase page before confirming. Special-experience tickets are often non-refundable once bought.
Ready? Reserve your place in the sky.
Pick a date and time, skip the queue, and step out at 350 m. On clear days, Mount Fuji is visible on the horizon.
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