Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree is a steel structure in the Oshiage district that rises 634 meters (2,080 feet) and serves as a television and communication tower. Two observation decks sit at 350 meters (1,150 feet) and 450 meters (1,475 feet), offering views across the city and the surrounding region.

Construction began in July 2008 and finished in February 2012 to expand digital television broadcasting capacity. The project replaced older facilities and became a new landmark for the eastern part of the city.

The viewing platform draws local families on weekends who come to see the city spread out below them. School groups often visit to learn about engineering and geography while watching the activity in the streets far beneath.

The observation decks open daily from 9 in the morning until 10 at night and connect directly to Tokyo Skytree Station or Oshiage Station. On clear days, visibility extends far beyond the city limits toward the mountains to the west.

A damping system in the core works like a giant pendulum to absorb shaking during earthquakes. Thirteen elevators carry visitors through 29 floors while digital television signals broadcast from the upper levels at the same time.

Location: Oshiage

Inception: May 22, 2012

Architects: Nikken Sekkei

Official opening: May 22, 2012

Architectural style: neo-futurism

Floors above the ground: 29

Elevators: 13

Height: 634 m

Fee: Yes

Made from material: steel

Address: 東京都墨田区押上一丁目1番1号

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-22:00

Website: https://tokyo-skytree.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.71006,139.81072

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:39