| Route | Nearest station / line | Approx. journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Train (Tobu) | Tokyo Skytree Station — directly connected | Steps from the gate |
| Train (metro / private rail) | Oshiage (Skytree) Station — directly connected | Steps from the gate |
| From Asakusa | Tobu Skytree Line — 1 stop | ~2 minutes by train |
| From Haneda Airport | Skytree Shuttle (Haneda route) | ~70 min by bus |
| From Narita Airport | Skytree Shuttle (Ueno–Asakusa route) | ~80–100 min by bus |
| By car | Tokyo Skytree Town parking | Near Sumida IC, Metropolitan Expressway |
* Journey times are indicative and subject to traffic. Address: 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0045 (based on official information).
Two nearest stations — both directly connected
TOKYO SKYTREE is served by two stations, both linked to the tower via covered walkways that keep you dry even in heavy rain. Work out which rail lines you'll be using and pick the station that requires fewer transfers.
① Tokyo Skytree Station (Tobu Skytree Line)
This is the station if you're arriving on the Tobu Skytree Line (Tobu Isesaki Line). The connection is as direct as it gets — through the turnstile and straight into the Tokyo Skytree Town complex. From Asakusa it's the next stop along, about 2 minutes.
- Line: Tobu Skytree Line (Tobu Isesaki Line)
- From Asakusa: 1 stop, approximately 2 minutes
- From Kita-Senju / Kuki (north): Direct, no transfer
- From station to entry: Turnstile → covered walkway → 1F → escalator / elevator → 4F (ticket floor)
② Oshiage (Skytree) Station (Toei Asakusa Line · Keikyu · Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line · Tobu)
A large underground interchange station served by four lines. The station name literally includes "Skytree," and there's an underground passage leading directly into the complex. If you're coming from Shibuya, Omotesando, Shinjuku, or Yokohama, the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line direct service is your easiest option. Visitors from Narita on the Keikyu Narita Line can ride straight through to Oshiage.
- Toei Asakusa Line: Direct from Asakusa, Nihonbashi, Higashi-Ginza
- Keikyu Oshiage Line: Direct from Narita Airport, Aoto, Nippori
- Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line: Direct from Shibuya, Omotesando, Nagatacho, Kinshicho
- Tobu Isesaki Line: Connects to Tokyo Skytree Station direction
Indicative journey times to Oshiage (Skytree) Station from major hubs: Shibuya approx. 25 min; Shinjuku (Hanzomon Line with one transfer) approx. 30 min; Ueno (Asakusa Line) approx. 15 min. All within one transfer.
Not sure which station to use?
On the Hanzomon Line, Toei Asakusa Line, or Keikyu? Use Oshiage (Skytree) Station. On the Tobu Skytree Line, or coming from Asakusa? Use Tokyo Skytree Station. Either way, you're directly connected — pick whichever means fewer transfers.
Ticket counter on the 4th floor — how the entry system works
First-time visitors frequently get disoriented in the building. Here's how it's set up: the ticket counter is on Floor 4. Arriving at ground level, you're in the Tokyo Solamachi shopping zone (floors 1–3). Ride the escalator or elevator up to Floor 4, where the ticket counter and vending machines are lined up.
- Entry: 4F ticket floor (counter + vending machines)
- Exit: 5F (after your observatory visit, you exit via the 5th floor)
- Station to 4F: Covered walkway — no outdoor exposure, rain or shine.
Buying at the on-site counter carries a ¥500 surcharge per ticket. Book online in advance to avoid the fee and use the fast-track entry lane. Details in the Same-Day Tickets guide.
Getting here from the airports
From Haneda Airport
The direct option is the Skytree Shuttle (Haneda route) — a non-stop bus service to TOKYO SKYTREE. It's especially convenient for travellers with luggage or those unfamiliar with Tokyo's train network. By rail, take the Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport Terminals 1–2 Station and transfer towards Oshiage (Skytree) Station — approximately 45–60 minutes total.
From Narita Airport
The Skytree Shuttle (Ueno–Asakusa route) runs directly from Narita to TOKYO SKYTREE. By rail, the Keikyu Narita Line runs through to Oshiage with no transfer — approximately 80–90 minutes. Bus travel time varies with traffic but you travel seated the whole way.
Confirm shuttle bus schedules before you travel
The Skytree Shuttle routes and stops are subject to change. Check the latest schedule on the official website or the shuttle operator's site before travelling. Early morning and late-night services are limited.
By car — parking
Parking is available in the Tokyo Skytree Town car park. Capacity is substantial, but on weekends and holidays it fills up. The nearest Metropolitan Expressway exits are Sumida IC (Route 6 Mukojima) or Kinshicho IC. Surface roads provide good access from multiple directions.
- Car park entrance: Multiple entrances within Tokyo Skytree Town
- Nearest expressway exits: Metropolitan Expressway Route 6 — Sumida IC / Kinshicho IC
- Parking fees: Time-based (see official website for current rates)
- Weekend tip: Train is strongly recommended — congestion around the area can be significant
For a full day of sightseeing in Tokyo, the subway day-pass bundle (from ¥2,350 combined with a Tembo Deck ticket) makes the transit math easy — see the Prices guide.
Transit bundles — Enjoy Pack with subway pass
If you plan to keep moving around Tokyo after your Skytree visit, the Enjoy Pack transit bundle is worth considering. It pairs your observatory ticket with a 24-hour Tokyo Metro + Toei subway day pass, so you can ride freely across the city's metro network for the rest of the day.
- Tokyo Metro + Toei 24-hour pass bundle: From ¥2,350 (adult, includes Tembo Deck)
- Advance online purchase only (not available at the 4F counter)
- Covers rides to Asakusa, Ueno, Ginza, Shibuya, and all metro-served neighbourhoods
Ticket pricing is covered in full in the Prices guide; opening hours are in the Opening Hours guide.
"The Asakusa-first, Skytree-second route is one of the great Tokyo half-days. Spend the morning at Senso-ji and Nakamise-dori, then hop on the Tobu Line for two minutes and watch the tower grow in the window as you approach. Walking the Kitajukkengawa riverside path from Asakusa (about 20 minutes) gives you Skytree looming larger with every step — and the view from Jikkenbashi bridge, where the tower reflects perfectly in the water, is one of Tokyo's quietly spectacular moments."
The surrounding area — combining attractions
TOKYO SKYTREE sits at the centre of a walkable cluster of things to do. Plan an unhurried half-day or full day:
- Asakusa and Nakamise-dori: One Tobu Line stop away. Senso-ji Temple, street food, traditional crafts.
- Tokyo Solamachi: Around 300 shops and restaurants directly below the tower — shopping, souvenirs, and every type of food.
- Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館): Inside Solamachi, floors 5–6. Fully indoors, great on rainy days. Combo tickets available (see Aquarium Combo guide).
- Sumida Park: Riverside walk along Kitajukkengawa. Cherry blossom season is spectacular.
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