Tokyo Skytree 東京スカイツリー
Tokyo Skytree is a 634-meter steel observation and television tower located in the Oshiage district of Tokyo. Completed in 2012, this neo-futurist structure functions as a communication tower and transmitter mast. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Japan.
Planning a visit
January, February, and December are the driest months, with roughly 5 to 7 rainy days each. Temperatures during this period range from 0 °C to 11 °C. If you prefer warmer weather, May through September offers daily highs between 21 °C and 30 °C, though these months are wetter, with up to 18 rainy days. The tower is constructed from steel and follows a neo-futurist architectural style. It operates as an observation tower, television tower, transmitter mast, and communication tower.
The tower is located 11 km from the center of Tokyo and 18 km from Tokyo Haneda International Airport. It was commissioned by Tobu Railway and designed by the firm Nikken Sekkei. The site is open daily from 08:00 to 22:00, and an admission fee is required. Visitors can combine a trip here with nearby sights. These include the National Museum of Western Art at 3.2 km, the Tokyo National Museum at 3.3 km, Ueno Zoo at 3.6 km, the Tokyo Stock Exchange at 4.2 km, and Tokyo Station at 5.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is September, with about 210 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 55 | 110 | 122 | 131 | 163 | 148 | 160 | 210 | 195 | 90 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
