TOKYO SKYTREE
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TOKYO SKYTREE View From Asakusa
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TOKYO SKYTREE View From Asakusa
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TOKYO SKYTREE Ticket Center
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TOKYO SKYTREE Elevator Line
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TOKYO SKYTREE Amazing View
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TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck View
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TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck View
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TOKYO SKYTREE Elevator Line
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TOKYO SKYTREE View From The Ushima Shrine Park - Construction Phase
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TOKYO SKYTREE Construction Phase In Asakusa
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TOKYO SKYTREE Construction Phase In Asakusa
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TOKYO SKYTREE Construction Phase In Asakusa
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TOKYO SKYTREE Construction Phase In Asakusa
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TOKYO SKYTREE Night View
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TOKYO SKYTREE Night View
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TOKYO SKYTREE Night View of Sumida River
Facts & Figures
TOKYO SKYTREE is with 634m the world's tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. It is the new landmark of Sumida, Tokyo.
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The number of the height 634 are called in Japanese "mu-sa-shi". Musashi was in the past the name of a province covering parts of Tokyo, Saitama and the Kanagawa Prefecture.
- TOKYO SKYTREE
- Opening Hours - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
- TEMBO DECK (350m) Admission Fee - Adults: 2000 yen, Juniors 1500 yen, Child 900 yen
- TEMBO GALLERIA (450m) Admission Fee - Adults: 1000 yen, Juniors 800 yen, Child 500 yen
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History
In July 2008 the construction of the TOKYO SKYTREE started. After 4 years in May 2012 the tower opened for the public.
Location
The TOKYO SKYTREE is located within the Sumida district in Tokyo.
How to get to TOKYO SKYTREE?
- TOKYO SKYTREE Station is served by TOBU Skytree Line
- Oshiage Station (SKYTREE) is served by TOBU Skytree Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon,
- Narita SKY ACCESS Keisei Line and Toei Asakusa Line
- Asakusa Station is served by Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
- 15min from Asakusa Station to TOKYO Skytree
- Kinshicho Station is served by JR Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
- 30min from Kinshicho Station to TOKYO Skytree
Sightseeing spots
Top:
TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck - located at 350m, enjoy a panoramic view over three levels
Musashi Sky Restaurant - this French / Japanese restaurant is worth a visit at the Tembo Deck
TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Galleria - "the world's highest skywalk" is located at 450m
Tokyo Solamachi - large shopping mall at the entrance level of the TOKYO SKYTREE
Sumida Aquarium - located at the 5th and 6th floor within the Tokyo Solamachi and housing more than 10,000 sea creatures
Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)
July
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival (last Saturday in July)
Over one million people watch this fireworks show along the Sumidagawa River. Its history is dating back till 1732. Book your ticket for the TOKYO SKYTREE early enough and enjoy the spectacular view of the fireworks from 450 metres above ground.
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