Tokyo Skytree Visitor Guide

Guide to Tokyo Skytree, Japan tallest structure and world second-tallest tower.

Quick Facts

Best for: Views, shopping, aquarium
Time needed: 2-3 hours
Access: Tokyo Skytree Station or Oshiage Station

Overview

Tokyo Skytree Visitor Guide - Image 2 — Photo by Basile Morin / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Tokyo Skytree reaches 634 meters with two observation decks. Solamachi shopping complex at base includes aquarium, planetarium, and 300+ shops.

Tokyo Skytree illuminated at night against a dark sky — Skytree Night View — Photo by t-mizo / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0

How to Enjoy

Observation

Tembo Deck (350m) and Tembo Galleria (450m). Book tickets online to skip queues.

Panoramic view of Tokyo city from the Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck — Tembo Deck View — Photo by Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0

Solamachi

Tokyo Skytree Visitor Guide - Image 3 — Photo by 柳田亮 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Sumida Aquarium, shops, and restaurants in the tower complex.

Colorful jellyfish swimming in a tank at Sumida Aquarium — Sumida Aquarium — Photo by Kakidai / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Getting There

From Narita Airport (NRT)

Recommended (Mid-range): Take the 🟠 Keisei Access Express from Terminal 1 or 2 directly to Oshiage Station (Skytree) in approximately 50–60 minutes. Terminal 3 users should take the shuttle bus to Terminal 2 first. This route requires no transfers. Premium: The Tobu Bus “Skytree Shuttle” provides direct highway bus service from all terminals to the tower entrance in approximately 90–100 minutes.

From Haneda Airport (HND)

Recommended (Mid-range): Take the 🔴 Keikyu Line from any terminal (T1, T2, T3). Look for trains marked for “Imba-Nihon-Idai” or “Narita Airport” which provide through-service via the 🩷 Toei Asakusa Line directly to Oshiage Station in approximately 40–50 minutes. Budget: If taking a local train that terminates at Shinagawa, transfer there to the 🩷 Toei Asakusa Line.

From Major Stations

From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Sobu Line (Rapid) to Kinshicho Station, then transfer to the 🟣 Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line to Oshiage Station (approximately 20–25 minutes). Alternatively, the Skytree Shuttle bus departs directly from the Yaesu South Exit.
From Shibuya Station: Take the 🟣 Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line directly to Oshiage Station (approximately 30–35 minutes).
From Shinjuku Station: Take the 🟠 JR Chuo Line (Rapid) to Ochanomizu, transfer to the JR Sobu Line (Local) to Kinshicho, then take the 🟣 Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line to Oshiage (approximately 40 minutes).

Local Access

The complex is immediately accessible from Oshiage Station (Skytree) and Tokyo Skytree Station. Oshiage Station is a major hub served by the 🟣 Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, 🩷 Toei Asakusa Line, and 🟠 Keisei Oshiage Line. Tokyo Skytree Station is served by the Tobu Skytree Line. IC cards (Suica, PASMO) are accepted on all trains and buses.

Sources

Tokyo Skytree Official

Last updated: 2026-02-03