Friday, June 2, 2017

CONQUER THE WHOLE OF TOKYO THRU ITS SKYTREE TOWER

Location: Japan, 〒131-0045 Tokyo, Sumida, Oshiage, 1 Chome−1−2



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Tokyo Skytree is the world's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views. Its highlight are its two observation decks which offer spectacular views out over Tokyo. The two enclosed decks are located at heights of 350 and 450 meters respectively, making them the highest observation decks in Japan and some of the highest in the world.

The towering Tokyo's Skytree


Skytree has its East Tower where it houses mall where shopping opportunity is possible. It has Solamachi and Daiso Outlet is within the building. Daiso is a large franchise of 100-yen shops founded in Japan, owned by Daiso Sangyo Corp. (株式会社大創産業 Kabushiki-gaisha Daisō Sangyō). Its headquarters are in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture. It was established in 1977 and currently, it has 2,800 domestic branches and 860 overseas branches in 26 countries.

The Daiso Store at the East Tower


Yes, Daiso has all its items priced at 100 yen. I bought then 10 items there without an idea that all of them cost each 100 yen and the items varied into electric socket, chocolate nips, souvenir items, muffin cake and other small items. I wondered then why they were priced the same.

Tokyo Skytree East Tower (photo credit: www.tokyoskytree-eastower.jp)


A visual taste of Tokyo's cityscape


The fourth floor of the Skytree East Tower where it has a garden and food stalls offers guests and visitors a feel of the Skytree Tower. From there, you can already have a sizable view of Sumida, Tokyo, one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo City. There is no entrance fee in accessing the building up to this point.

While at the Fourth Level Viewdeck


Part of the Building's Fourth Level Viewdeck Park


Part of the Building's Fourth Level Viewdeck Park


Part of the Building's Fourth Level Viewdeck Park


Part of the Building's Fourth Level Viewdeck Park at Skytree Main Entrance


Still at the building's 4th level


The Skytree as viewed from the Asakusa District of Tokyo


On my way to grace the Daigyoretsu Parade as part of the Sanja Matsuri Festival in the Asakusa District of Tokyo which was two subway stations away from the Oshiage, I had the opportunity to see the totality of the Skytree Tower.

Other facilities and places of interest at Skytree (Source: www.japan-guide.com)


FAST SKYTREE TICKET as a Special Service for International Visitors

@ No Reservation Needed
@ Instant Ticket Purchase
@ Special Ticket Counter for International Visitors

OPERATING HOURS

8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

ELIGIBLE VISITORS

International visitors who are able to present their passport and other valid IDs. Tickets are also available to Japanese persons who are accompanying these international visitors.

ADMISSION FEES

Ticket Type 12 Years Old and Over 4 to 11 Years Old
Single Ticket Floor 350
3,000 yen
1,500 yen
Combo Ticket (From Floor 350 + 450)
4,000 yen
2,000 yen


OTHER CONCERNS

Visitors should be aware of the price difference between the "Same-Day Ticket"
No fast service upon returning of neither from the Tembo Deck (Floor 350) nor to, or back for the Tembo Galleria (Floor 450)
The combo ticket is only available a the Fast Skytree Ticket Counter
Children under 3 years old are admitted free
Fast Skytree ticket has no rate for visitors with disability.

TRANSPORT ACCESS

(Source: Tokyo Skytree)

Oshiage Station (SKYTREE) * from Tokyo Station, take the JR Sobu Rapid Line and transfer at Kinshicho for the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, 16 minutes. * From Narita Airport, take the Keisei Narita Airport Line or Narita SKY ACCESS Keisei Line, a 49-minute through service.





2 comments:

  1. Tokyo Skytree is a must to visit when you are in Tokyo. You have the option to either try the Tembo Deck at the 350th floor or to the Tembo Galleria at the 450th floor to see the vast city of Tokyo.

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    1. We had the 350th floor Tembo Deck last December and it was amazing to see the vast expanse of Tokyo.

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