Tags : Landmark
Timings : 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee : First Observatory: JPY 2060 - JPY 2820,
Second Observatory: JPY 1030 (in addition to first obeservatory),
JPY 510 service charges for time-specific reservations.
At 634 metres this is the tallest structure in Japan, with decks at 350 and 450 metres and the Solamachi mall and an aquarium stacked underneath. Book online rather than at the counter: advance tickets are cheaper than same-day, and weekdays cheaper than weekends. It stays open until 22:00 with no closing days, so it works as an evening stop once the temples have shut.
One of Japan's newest attractions, the Tokyo Sky Tree is a mesmerising feat of engineering during the day, and an illuminated marvel at night. It serves as the primary radio and television broadcasting site for the Kanto region, and has two viewing galleries- the Tempo Observation Deck and the Tempo Gallery, through which the stunning Tokyo skyline can be seen. Tokyo is best viewed at night from the galleries, for the city comes to life. A large shopping centre and an aquarium are located at its base.