Tokyo Sky Tree, where you can enjoy restaurants, shopping and views

We introduce Tokyo Skytree, a famous place in Tokyo. There are plenty of places to enjoy you, such as shops and restaurants, as well as views from the observation deck. In this article we pick up the attractions we recommend from a lot of shops.

When and how was Tokyo Skytree built?

Construction started in 2008, and after approximately three and a half years of construction, Skytree opened in 2012.

Tokyo Tower has been used as an existing radio tower since before, but high-rise buildings lined up around Tokyo Tower, causing a problem that it was difficult for radio waves to reach the shadowed area.

In order to solve this problem, and also to make it possible for citizens to comfortably watch broadcasts for mobile devices such as One Seg and multimedia broadcasting, Tokyo Skytree was built.

Furthermore, there is a camera (height 260m) to detect fires etc. at the time of disaster, and its role is expected as a tower with a disaster prevention function that has a storage warehouse such as food. Its height was determined to be 634 m, As a result of aiming for the world’s highest freestanding radio tower.

This sequence of numbers can be read as “Musashi” in Japanese. “Musashi (武蔵)” is one of the old Japanese country names and refers to a wide area including Tokyo, Saitama and some parts of Kanagawa. It is a very familiar name for Japanese people.

The height of Tokyo Tower is 333m, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office is 243m.

An observatory – you can see a beautiful view

The observation deck is about 350 meters high. You can see the whole of Tokyo there.

The night view of Tokyo is a luxury atmosphere like stardust. You may be able to spend a romantic moment after dinner there.

Date and time specification ticket (can be purchased until the previous day)

* Those with disabilities will be about half the above rate.
* Ticketing deck (350m) only, viewing corridor (450m) only, set fee of viewing deck and viewing corridor, date and time specification ticket (advance ticket), day ticket and various cases can be possible.
* Tickets are available ‘only for the observation deck (350m)’, ‘the observation corridor (450m)’, ‘the observation deck’ and ‘the observation corridor’, ‘the date and time specification ticket (advance ticket)’, ‘the day ticket’ and various cases.
Please check to this URL for ticket details. http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/ticket/individual/

Recommended shops and spots

Among the many shops and spots in Tokyo Skytree, we will introduce you to some of the most recommended ones.

Asakusa Ame Craft Ameshin

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It is a specialty shop of traditional Japanese Ame (candy) crafts, with its main store in Asakusa. Ame Craft is a traditional Japanese craftsmanship that has been widely used by the general public since the Edo period.

While preserving that tradition, Ameshin produces the most innovative Japanese craftsmanship in Japan. You can see how a craftsman can create Ame crafts with a pair of scissors.

Donari Republic (Acorn Republic)

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It is a store of character goods of Studio Ghibli works such as Japanese famous animation “My Neighbor Totoro”, “Kiki’s Delivery Service” and “Spirit of Chihiro” etc. There are various products such as stationery and towels, accessories, plush toys, books and DVDs. You will feel the world of Hayao Miyazaki there.

The salt store（MASUYA）

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This is one of the largest salt specialty stores in Japan. Including about 70 types of salt in Okinawa, we handle over 300 types of products such as salt in Japan and around the world.

They also have salt-related sweets, containers and other salt-related products, and you can sample all the salt in the store. Salt sommeliers with expertise in salt suggest you salt that suits your cooking, so you can find your favorite one.

Kanazashi store wargo

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It is a specialty store for Kanzashi that revives the traditional Japanese ornament, Kanzashi, with its own design. They are designs that can be enjoyed casually in today’s daily life while incorporating the traditional beauty of Japanese. You can choose a favorite one that suits any scene.

Konica Minolta Planetarium “sky” in Tokyo Sky Tree Town (R)

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You can enjoy the fantastic space away from everyday life and the excitement of the starry sky. There are a number of films screened there, so check the schedule in advance from the homepage and visit. https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/tenku/

Sumida Aquarium

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It is an aquarium where you can experience the life of a living creature and the water that develops it.

The theme is the sea of ​​”Tokyo Islands”, such as the large Tokyo water tank that reproduced the sea of ​​Ogasawara, the indoor open swimming pool type water tank where you can see penguins and fur seals close up, and a room called lab where you can interact with the breeding staff. There are various attractions.

* To Sumida Aquarium, use the outdoor elevator or escalator outside at West Yard 4F.

Sengokudama Tensho-ki

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Original items such as items incorporating traditional Japanese crafts, fashion items and sundries arranged with a sense of the day under the theme of “Sengoku beauty” unique to Japan possessed by designs of the Warring States period such as armor, armor and crest of the warring period It is a Sengoku goods specialty store that handles mainly.

We have a wide range of goods from household goods such as warlords T-shirts, flag towels, sword umbrellas, stationery, straps, sweets related to the warring states.

Okawa Fisheries

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It is a store that deals with the manufacture and sale of dried fish, a traditional Japanese food. Fresh and high-quality products are purchased directly from the Tsukiji market and are processed in-house.

Kamakura Akimoto

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It is a store that sells authentic pickles that are pleasing to souvenirs, such as freshly pickled fresh vegetables and Honzuke, which has been finished with carefully selected vegetables with a unique flavor and aroma. You can sample the pickles there.

Zunda Saryou

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The standard product of this shop is “Zunda mochi” using carefully selected edamame which can be harvested only for a short period of summer. “Zunda Shake” which tastes with a texture, “Zunda Shake Excella” topped with whipped cream and zipped sauce is also very popular. A wide variety of Zunda sweets are there.

Sora bean store

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Because of high nutritive value, seed germination and fast growth, Japanese have long favored sora beans as a symbol of wealth and prosperity as a “good luck food”.

“Sora bean shop” stocks a wide variety of Sora beans as over 70 types of bean confectionery while cherishing the charm and image of Sora beans.

It is a specialty store of bean confectionery that you can sample in the shop and enjoy the choice.

Japanese Mom-and-pop candy store Yumeka

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There are various kinds of sweets, local delicacies, toys and original confections that were popular in old Japan. There you will be able to get a glimpse of Japanese life in the Showa era.

Japan market

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In this store, seasonal souvenirs and special products from all over the country are collected under the concept of “Japanese souvenirs”. You will be able to understand more about Japanese industry and craft there.

Hasegawa sake store

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Sake that is filled with the spirit of the creator is carefully selected from all over Japan and sold there. If you want to buy a tasteful sake, the clerk will suggest one bottle that you recommend.

Mamegui

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This store sells artistic sundries suitable for souvenirs, including traditional Japanese wrapping cloth “Tenugui” and folding fans. Just looking at colorful sundries will make you feel happy.

Echizen seafood club

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It is a shop of seafood rice cracker made with fresh seafood. The most popular of this shop is a fried octopus rice cracker, which is a rare rice cracker that has been baked with an iron plate and then fried. They also sell freshly baked hot octopus rice crackers, which are carefully baked one by one, for eating and walking.

Access

Location : 1-2, Oshiage, Sumida Ward, Tokyo
Web site : http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/

Map

By train
Tobu Sky Tree Line: Tokyo Sky Tree Station, just off the main entrance
From Tobu Sky Tree Line / Hanzomon Line / Keisei Line / Toei Asakusa Line “Oshiage Station” Underground 3F B3-Exit A2

Business hours : 10:00 to 21:00
* However, the restaurant floor of 6F, 7F, 30F, 31F is 11:00 to 23:00.
* Some stores have different opening hours. Please see the detail page of each store for details. http://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/