As a Tokyo landmark, the “Tokyo SkyTree” is an eye-catcher from anywhere in the city.
Many people are fascinated by its unique appearance and the superb view that can be enjoyed from its height.
Skytree is attracting attention as a major sightseeing spot in Tokyo as a building that symbolizes the fusion of traditional Japanese beauty and futuristic design.
Outline and characteristics of the Sky Tree
With a total height of 634m, it is the tallest tower in the world.
As a building, it is the third tallest building in the world (as of 2023).
Tokyo Tower was built to cover the shadows of surrounding buildings where it is difficult for radio waves to reach, as well as to enable comfortable viewing of broadcasts for mobile devices.
The 350m “TOKYO SKYTREE TEMBO DECK” and the 450m “TOKYO SKYTREE TEMBO GALLERIA” are open to the general public.
About the structure of the tower
As for the structure, it should be noted that
- The trusses on the outside of the tower and the inside of the tower are structurally independent, making it an earthquake-resistant structure that suppresses vibrations such as earthquakes.
- A weight on a spring with a total weight of 100 tons is installed as a damping device in the part where the antenna is attached.
- Thanks to technological improvements, we have been able to construct the building in an area that is much smaller than the construction area of Tokyo Tower.
- The cross section near the ground is an equilateral triangle, but the higher it gets, the more rounded it becomes.
Superb view from Skytree
Fuji, about 100km away, and the cityscape of Tokyo below.
At night, you can also see the Tokyo Tower vividly emerging in the night view.
Activities and shopping
Tokyo Skytree Town
In addition to the tower, Tokyo Skytree Town, which spreads around, has an aquarium, a planetarium where you can experience the starry sky, and a garden where you can enjoy the changes of the four seasons.
Tokyo Solamachi
At the base of TOKYO SKYTREE is TOKYO Solamachi, which makes up TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN.
There are many shops such as fashion and miscellaneous goods shops and restaurants.
Access to Tokyo Skytree
If you come by car, there is a multi-storey car park and an underground car park.
There is also a parking lot for motorbikes. However, as congestion is expected, public transportation is smoother. For details, please see the official website below.
Basic information of Tokyo Skytree
| Info | Tokyo Sky Tree ■Location 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo ■Business hours 9:00～22:00 ■Website tokyo-skytree.jp |
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