Tokyo Skytree: A guide to buying tickets, transportation, floor introduction and shopping tax refund

Since the opening of Tokyo Skytree, it has become one of the attractions visited by novice travelers. This time we took our family and small burgers together. In addition to the high-altitude view, exhibitions on different floors, themed restaurants, and shopping streets, etc. Leaving beautiful and happy memories with each other, this article will organize and share Skytree’s ticket purchases, travel experience and shopping tax refunds for your reference.

How to get there: How to get to Tokyo Skytree?

The transportation to Tokyo Skytree is very convenient. You can take a variety of railway lines or shuttle buses. If you have a large number of people and you are staying in Asakusa and Ueno, it is recommended to take a taxi directly.People with good feet can take a walk from Sensoji Temple to Tokyo Skytree, the walking distance is about 1.6 kilometers, which is also a good choice.

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1. Take the tram

The Skytree is located between Oshiage Station and Tokyo Skytree Station, which are about 270 meters away and can be reached in three minutes. The former Oshiage Station can take the Asakusa Line and Hanzomon Line, and the latter Tokyo Skytree Station is Tobu Skytree. The tower line is available.

2. Take a taxi

For this trip, I chose to stay at a hotel in Ueno District, Tokyo. It was originally possible to take the subway. Considering the elders, babies, and Sui Xing strollers, I decided to use the taxi-hailing app "Japan Taxi" directly. The fare is about 1,900 yen. It won’t be too expensive to be shared between three adults and one baby.

3. Take the Skytree Shuttle Bus

The main bus routes are: Ueno Asakusa Line, Tokyo Station Line, Haneda Airport Line, Tokyo Disney Resort Line, Odaiba Line, and Wakoshiki Line. We will take the Ueno Asakusa route on the return trip, so we will introduce this route.Depart from Ueno Station and Ueno Park, travel all the way through the Asakusa area to Skytree, then from Skytree to Asakusa Kaminarimon, and finally back to Ueno Station. Each bus takes 20 minutes. The fare is 220 yen for adults and 110 yen for children. It is very convenient to make good use of the direct bus. (→ seeSkytree Shuttle Bus Official Website in Chinese)

▲ Ueno-Asakusa route map, frequency and fare.

▲ With the wide glass design above the bus, you can see the Skytree by looking up.

▲ On the return trip, take the bus and get off at Asakusa Kaminarimon, and continue the journey for the day.

▲ If you have any questions about bus information, there is also a service desk on the first floor of the Skytree for inquiries.

Tokyo Skytree fare and ticket purchase analysis

Buy Tickets at Box Offices

The ticket window is located on the fourth floor of the Skytree. It is divided into two separate counters, "Skytree Express Entry Ticket" and "Day Ticket". The former is only applicable to overseas tourists to purchase tickets and enter the venue. The concept is the same as that of the park's fast-track customs. There is no need to line up. You can enter the venue directly while waiting and purchase at a specific counter. The fares are as follows:

• 350m：3,000日圓(12歲以上)、1,500日圓(4~11歲)
• 350m+450m：4,000日圓(12歲以上)、2,000日圓(4~11歲)

The same day ticket refers to the general ticket purchase, but if there is a large number of tourists, the number will be issued and queued to enter the venue according to the situation. Usually, this ticket type is used to enter the venue. At that time, we bought the 350m ticket first and then arrived. Buy 450m tickets at the counter upstairs. Now that you are here, you may wish to join together for a view. The fare is as follows:

• 350m：2,060日圓(18歲以上)、1,540日圓(12～17歲)、930日圓(6～11歲)、620日圓(4～5歲)
• 350m+450m：1,030日圓(18歲以上)、820日圓(12～17歲)、510日圓(6～11歲)、310日圓(4～5歲)

▲ A view of the square and pool in front of the Skytree.

▲ The Express Admission Ticket Sales Office on the fourth floor.

▲ Where to buy tickets on the day.

▲ There is a brief introduction in Traditional Chinese at the scene, remember to take a copy to read the information.

▲ The birthday star of the month can be exchanged for a cup of coffee, free photo frames, and photos with representatives of the Skytree.

2. Analysis of differences in online ticket purchases

Most Taiwanese travelers buy tickets from Klook or KKday online shopping platforms. If the ticket price is converted into Taiwan dollars, the 350m fare of the day ticket is converted into Taiwan dollars about 573 yuan, and the extra 450m fare is about 286 yuan. The total of the two is 859 yuan.Based on the platform price (2018/10/1) seen by Anya at the time of writing this article, it is a little bit to explain the difference between the two, and it is also convenient for you to make your own judgment and purchase tickets.

. Klook
– 350m fare: 1,070 / 350m+450m fare: 1,339
– Analysis key point: At first glance, how do you think it is more expensive than on-site ticket purchase?An additional 1,000 yen shopping voucher for Solamachi Street and a one-day ticket for designated sections of Tobu Railway will be presented on the platform. The value of the gift is deducted and the ticket value is cheap.
– Ticket collection: You need to pick up a one-day ticket for the designated section, 1,000 yen shopping voucher, and Skytree Observatory Gate exchange voucher at the Tobu Tourist Service Center Asakusa, and exchange for the physical ticket on the day on the fourth floor of Skytree.
-Tobu Tourist Service Center Asakusa:
a. Take the subway Ginza Line, come up from Exit 8 of Asakusa Station, and walk for 2 minutes
b. Take the Toei Asakusa Line, go up from Exit A3 of Asakusa Station, and walk for 4 minutes
c. Just outside the central exit of Asakusa Station on Tobu Railway

Klook.Ticket reservation:Skytree Observatory & Asakusa Station Meal Coupon Set|Skytree Observatory & Sumida Aquarium Package

. KKday
– 350m fare: 596 / 350m+450m fare: 893
– Analysis key point: The sales price is similar to that of on-site ticket purchases, which is suitable for people who simply visit scenic spots and do not shop.
– Receiving tickets: After the ticket is purchased, the platform will send an electronic voucher to the mailbox, and print it out in paper to the fourth floor of the Skytree to exchange for physical tickets for admission.

KKday.Ticket reservation:Skytree Observatory & Thousand Yen Shopping Voucher|Skytree Observatory & Sumida Aquarium Package

▲ Ready to enter!

▲ Artistic decoration in the elevator.

Floor profile of Tokyo Skytree

From top to bottom, the overall building of Tokyo Skytree can be divided into three parts: Tembo Galleria (450 meters), Tembo Deck (350 meters), and low floors (B1~5F).Admission to the lower floors is free. Tembo Corridor and Tembo Deck, admission is based on the purchased ticket category.

.Tianwang Corridor (445～450m): Tianwang Corridor and photography service, sunny sky

When I came to the highest corridor of Tianwang with a ticket, I happened to encounter the Avengers exhibition in cooperation between Marvel Studios and Skytree. From the elevator interior, floor layout, a series of peripheral displays and limited goods, and even limited stamps. Change the original postcard!First complete the commemorative photos, but...Little Hamburg is sleeping all the way, and when he grows up, he will use these photos to make fun of him!Walk up slowly behind, watching those Marvel hero dolls, movie trailers and the Skytree’s unique sceneries, which are very suitable for bringing children as static activities.

▲ A corner of the elevator can be viewed upwards.

▲ A corner of Tianwang Corridor.

▲ Collect every stamp very carefully!

▲ Group photo at 450m elevation.

.Tembo Deck (350m): Edo Ichimoku Screen, Tokyo Space-Time Navigator, Tembo Deck 350m Filming Service, Skytree Cafe, Tembo Corridor Ticket Counter

When we arrived, we happened to ran into the Skytree doll and took a photo with the tourists. The staff helped to take pictures. Looking out the glass window, you could also see famous landmarks such as Tokyo Tower and Asakusa. In addition, the on-site navigator was a three-sided 52 The large-inch screen is integrated, and the touch-sensitive screen is used to explain the scenery, landmarks, etc. that are viewed here.Together with my sisters, I think Skytree is too fun, and I don’t know when I will come again, so let’s explore 450m together!So I buy a ticket on this floor!

▲ The eldest sister is the birthday star of the month, and gets a Skytree greeting card and original stickers.

▲ The sign on the day pointed out which scenic spots "showed their faces".

▲ The red and minaret in the distance is the Tokyo Tower.

▲ Below are Azuma Bridge and Asakusa Kannon Temple.

▲ The ticket office of the Tianwang Corridor on the Tianwang Deck, where you can temporarily buy tickets and continue going up.

▲ On the 350-meter floor of the Tembo Deck, you can continue to go up with the admission ticket of the Tembo Corridor.

.Tembo Deck (345m): Sky Restaurant 643, Skytree Gift Shop

Sky Restaurant 643 is a French and Italian creative cuisine restaurant. The special feature is that you can see the Tokyo city view down from all locations, and the Skytree can be seen up from the "window" position, and you can see far away when the weather is good. There are fireworks at night in Disneyland, so it is very popular and reservations are recommended for dining.On the other side is the gift shop, where there is a post box that can be used to send out postcards, and they will be received soon after returning to Taiwan.

.Tembo Deck (340m): Glass floor, Skytree Coffee Shop, Tembo Deck 340m shooting service

Want to know how it feels to look down from a height?There is a place with four overlapping 12mm reinforced heat-resistant glass floors, where you can see the steel frame of the Skytree and the mini-city landscape.

. 2nd to 3rd floors: Tokyo Skytree

The second floor is a supermarket and gourmet shop. At first, our group ate and rested here. We could buy bread, Japanese-style bento, drinks and fruits. We waited for the small burgers to be full before we went on the trip.After shopping around 2m and 350m, send out postcards, and go to the 450rd floor to see if there are any Skytree-limited souvenirs to buy. Even my mother has already bought some special clothes and is ready to go for tax refund. It's so fast!

▲ All kinds of bento, cooked food and light food are available!

▲ A specific mark of summer: goldfish.

▲ Good healing!

▲ A series of products in collaboration between Rilakkuma and Skytree.

▲ In early July, all stores began to clear out summer discounts.

▲ The styles of children's shoes are very complete.

▲ Tax refund guide (Traditional Chinese).

. 1st floor: Sumida River digital picture scroll, group ticket sales counter, Skytree gift shop and tax refund center

What comes into view is the Nuo Dai Mural Painting, which mainly describes the life and customs of the Edo period. It is composed of 13 video screens. Next to it are the famous towers and heights in the world.If you don’t have a good time buying upstairs, the gift shop on the first floor still has a chance to restock again. We ran all the Avengers film limited stamps and exchanged the limited original postcards here. It is very fulfilling!Finally, you can go to the tax refund center next to the tax refund. Readers should remember to bring their passports with them.

▲ The two above are postcards jointly launched by the two parties.

▲ Tax refund center.

Conclusion

I counted two times to visit the Skytree, only this time I completely visited the key floors. I hope that when the small hamburger is bigger, I can visit the aquarium on the fourth floor.When I stepped out of the Skytree for the first time, I saw the light of the tower glowing purple. I saw the brief introduction in the hand and realized that it would be called "Xin (Essence) (Blue)" and "Ya (Elegant) (Purple)" and " Flag (flag) (orange red)” change, there are many angles suitable for photography, you may wish to pay more attention to the sharing in the FB Japanese Travel Club. If there is an arrangement to go to Odaiba in the itinerary, Anya also recommends taking the water bus to see the clear sky on the waterway The tower has a different look.

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