TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN (a city walk between Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN)
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TOKYO SKYTREE is the world's tallest free-standing radio tower with a height of 634 meters, and you can easily spend a whole day in the area around it. It is located just 15 minutes on foot from the popular sightseeing spot of Asakusa. From Asakusa, take the SUMIDA RIVER WALK and cross the Sumida River while enjoying the fantastic views of the waterfront and trains going past right before your eyes, and arrive at TOKYO mizumachi. Unique cafes and restaurants, sporting facilities, and hotels line the streets next to the park. Moving ahead while taking in the nature and attractive storefronts, you will arrive at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, comprising of TOKYO SKYTREE (observation deck) and TOKYO Solamachi (a commercial facility). There are over 300 shops featuring Japanese cuisine, activities, and popular character shops, just to name a few. From the observation deck, you can also enjoy the spectacular views spreading out below you.
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From Tokyo to Kyushu - A journey to experience the harmony between nature and cultureMore Information about TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN (a city walk between Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN)
Street address
- 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Access
Route1
- Next to TOKYO SKYTREE Station on the TOBU SKYTREE Line
Directly connected to Oshiage (SKYTREE) Station) on the TOBU SKYTREE Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Toei Asakusa Line, and Keisei Oshiage Line.
- Next to TOKYO SKYTREE Station on the TOBU SKYTREE Line
Route2
- 15 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station on the TOBU SKYTREE Line to TOKYO SKYTREE Station on the TOBU SKYTREE Line
Opening Hours
- TOKYO SKYTREE: Mondays to Saturdays 10:00 - 22:00 (Last admissions at 21:00), Sundays and holidays 9:00 - 22:00 (Last admissions at 21:00)
TOKYO Solamachi: 10:00-21:00 (11:00 - 23:00 for the restaurants and stores on 6F, 7F, 30F, and 31F)
TOKYO Mizumachi: Varies depending on the store
SUMIDA RIVER WALK: 7:00 - 22:00
Closed
- TOKYO SKYTREE: Open year round
TOKYO Solamachi: Closed irregularly
TOKYO Mizumachi: Varies depending on the store
SUMIDA RIVER WALK: Open year round
Website
- https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
Best season
- All year
Point
- Visitors need to purchase a ticket to enter the observation deck of TOKYO SKYTREE.
This can be purchased on-site at the ticket counter on the 4F, or purchased beforehand online at any time without queuing. We recommend purchasing the ticket beforehand so you can enjoy a leisurely walk in the area. *Tickets can also be purchased online on the day of the visit.
update: Dec.25.2024
Spots around
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Tokyo City View
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Nihonbashi (cultural experience)
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Ebisu Yokocho
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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
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Kagurazaka
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Harajuku Takeshita Street
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Sake tasting experience
(Meishu Center Sake Shop Ochanomizu) -
Nezu Museum
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ANIME TOKYO STATION
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teamLab Borderless Odaiba(Closed down on August 31, 2022)
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Tokyo Sakura Tram(Toden Arakawa Line)
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Rikugien Gardens
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Izakaya experience
(Kabukicho) -
Ameyoko(Shopping Street)
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Mt. Takao
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BOOK AND BED TOKYO
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Water Bus (Tokyo Cruise)
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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NAKANO BROADWAY
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Azabu-Juban
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Shibuya
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Akihabara
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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SMALL WORLDS miniature museum
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Water bus (Asakusa-Odaiba line)
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Edo Kiriko Asakusa Ojima
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Edo Kiriko glass making experience (at Sumida Edo Kiriko Kan)
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Shibamata
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Sushi making experience (Hassan)
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Tofuya Ukai
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The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
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Meiji Jingu
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SKY BUS TOKYO(Odaiba Night Course)
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Shibuya Scramble Square
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Shunkaen BONSAI Museum
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SUIGIAN
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Toyosu Market and Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
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Origami experience
(Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan) -
Tama Sushi (sushi-making experience)
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Water Bus (Kasai- Odaiba Line)