Tokyo Skytree

We didn't really have a plan for the day so we decided to give the Skytree a chance. Definitely recommend booking tickets in advance since we had to wait 1 hour after we bought the tickets. There was also a line for the tickets so we had to stand in a line there for 20-30 minutes, but that's our own fault for not planning better. Luckily there are tons of shops and places to get food and drinks so the wait wasn't too bad. Once it was our scheduled time we had to enter yet another queue for the elevator up, but it moved fairly quickly so we only had to wait 10-15 minutes. The elevator up goes so fast we got airplane ears but it was over as soon as we got out of the elevator. There's also a light show to distract you while going up. Once you're up the view is absolutely breathtaking and you can see all of Tokyo. There was no time limit for how long you could stay there so feel free to take your time and there are plenty of windows so you get a full 360° view, and people are always moving so you shouldn't have to wait long until you can go up to the window. You go from the lower deck and make your way upwards to the upper deck before you go back down and take the elevator all the way back to "ground" floor. There's also a glass floor before you make your way down so you can look straight down the tower. It was a really nice attraction and definitely worth the money. :)

Tokyo Skytree is an iconic landmark that offers breathtaking views of the city. Standing at 634 meters, it’s the tallest structure in Japan. The observation decks provide stunning panoramas, especially at sunset when the city lights begin to twinkle. The sleek design and modern amenities, including restaurants and shops, enhance the experience. While it can be crowded during peak hours, the views are definitely worth the visit. Be sure to explore the surrounding area, which features parks, shopping, and dining options. Overall, Tokyo Skytree is a must-see for anyone wanting to experience the beauty and scale of Tokyo from above!

Didn’t have any plans for the day in Tokyo so I decided to give Skytree a try. It was a spectacular first experience for me! It’s definitely better to come at night to get a really mesmerising view from up top but the view in the day in really great too. I would recommend that you buy your tickets online in advance to save time as the queue to buy tickets can get long sometimes.

Challenged ourselves on our first day in Tokyo and used the Subway to get to Skytree. We had a great afternoon! It would actually be a good rainy day activity because below Skytree are several floors of shops and restaurants. You could spend many hours there. We had to queue to buy tickets and then queue again to go up in the lift, then queue again for the next level up. More queues to go down! The queues were orderly and very well managed/signposted. The view from the top was sensational!! A fantastic way to see Tokyo city.

It is a very impressive building. It's impressive from a distance, but when you're standing right underneath it, it's incredible. Luckily it wasn't too crowded on the day we visited. Once at the top, you have an incredible view of Tokyo. There are souvenirs to buy and a cafe bar. As a small highlight, there is one of the highest mailboxes in Japan (if not the highest).