What other travelers are saying about Tokyo Skytree
We decided to head out to visit the Tokyo Skytree to compare the views with those from Tokyo Tower, which we had visited earlier in our trip. After a quick and easy train ride, we arrived and had dinner in the surrounding complex before heading toward the ticket counter. Unfortunately, we arrived just a few minutes before closing and missed the last admission time, so we weren’t able to go up the tower that night.
Even though we didn’t make it to the top, the visit still turned out to be worthwhile. The tower itself is massive and really impressive, especially at night. It was fully illuminated and the colours changed periodically, cycling through purples, blues, reds, and a stunning rainbow display at one point. I was able to get several photos from different angles on our walk up to the tower, and it still felt like a great experience even without going to the top.
The whole area around the base is clean, modern, and easy to navigate, with shopping, restaurants, and a very open plaza for photos. I’ll definitely come back earlier next time to enjoy the observation deck and views over Tokyo, but even just seeing the tower up close was worth the visit.
Tokyo Skytree – A View Like No Other!
Visiting Tokyo Skytree was an unforgettable experience. The panoramic view from the top is simply breathtaking — an endless sea of city lights stretching in every direction, showcasing the true scale and beauty of Tokyo. From towering skyscrapers to the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji (on a clear day!), every angle offers a postcard-perfect moment. It’s a must-see for anyone visiting the city — day or night, the view is absolutely magical.
Overall, I would say, this was a great experience. It's a little pricey, but you can definitely take your time and really enjoy yourself plus there seems to be no rush. There's plenty of places where you could just stay up there and relax for hours if you really wanted to you could take a drawing pad. Up there and stand in the standing section on the way down and just stare outside, they also have a cafe with them. It snacks and food as well as a gallery that rotates seasonally. I think it's very cool and a thing you must do if you're in Tokyo plus at the bottom. There is a train station as well as A Food court with a grocery store in the basement
Breathtaking night view of Tokyo from the top! 🌃✨ The city lights stretch endlessly, creating a magical atmosphere. The elevator ride itself was smooth and fast. It can get a bit crowded at times, but it’s worth the experience. Ideal for photography lovers and couples. The souvenir shops and cafes below are nice too. Definitely one of Tokyo’s top highlights!
This was a fun experience, although kind of expensive. And American dollars. It was almost 40 bucks for an adult and a kid to go to both the 350 meter and the 450 meter observation decks.
Sure! There's souvenir shops and restaurants up there if you really want to spend the time, but it also means spending more money and paying too much.
We went at 9:00. It was a beautiful and wanted cedar City wide up in twinkle. As far as you can see, were buildings and lights. Sadly at the 450 level there were clouds passing by and condensation built up on the windows blocking half of the view.
It was still a fun and you need to experience, especially at night.
If you want a free option you can go to the metropolitan building. I believe west of Shinjuku station and it is free to go up there. But I don't believe they do night visits.
