Japan's only night view supervised by a specialist
Only at TOKYO SKYTREE® The charm of this special night view
Supervisor: Night view critic Motoo Marumaru
You can't talk about Tokyo without having seen the SKYTREE night view.
The defining characteristics of SKYTREE are its height and location. It goes without saying that these are important when it comes to seeing the night view.
This page presents some key points about the night view unique to SKYTREE that catch the eye of a night view specialist, focusing on the two defining characteristics as well as the charm of SKYTREE itself as a symbol.
Allow me, Marumaru, to take you on a splendid night view journey.
Your guide on the night view journey
Night view critic: Motoo Marumaru
Point1. Height
A night view you can only enjoy from the world's tallest tower
There is a view that you can only enjoy from a place as high as SKYTREE. Let's start by observing this overwhelming night view from a grand perspective.
A night view you can only enjoy from the world's tallest tower ①
The boundary between Earth and space
The line between sky and ground when seen from 450m up is like a boundary between Earth and space. Feel the mystery of space without leaving the planet Earth.
The line between sky and ground when seen from 450m up is like a boundary between Earth and space. Feel the mystery of space without leaving the planet Earth.
A night view you can only enjoy from the world's tallest tower ②
Look, the moon's right there!
If you take SKYTREE's Tembo Shuttle, the distant moon is suddenly so close! Look at the moon gently shining over Tokyo from a place in the sky where there's nothing to disturb the view from TOKYO SKYTREE, a moon-viewing spot on the list of Japan's 100 best.
If you take SKYTREE's Tembo Shuttle, the distant moon is suddenly so close! Look at the moon gently shining over Tokyo from a place in the sky where there's nothing to disturb the view from TOKYO SKYTREE, a moon-viewing spot on the list of Japan's 100 best.
A night view you can only enjoy from the world's tallest tower ③
The city glitters white like a diamond.
Unlike the warm oranges you see in city night views overseas, Japanese night views are characteristically as white as snow since no place has more fluorescent lights than Japan. Enjoy this rare night view "color" from one level above.
Unlike the warm oranges you see in city night views overseas, Japanese night views are characteristically as white as snow since no place has more fluorescent lights than Japan. Enjoy this rare night view "color" from one level above.
Point2. Location
A night view you will only find in the Tokyo metropolitan area
As SKYTREE stands in Sumida and lets you see not only Tokyo but the whole metropolitan area, the night view there will show you a variety of expressions depending on the angle and time. Let's fully savor this night view so characteristic of Japan from the great panorama of the Tembo Deck.
Expressway without end
The metropolitan expressway on the bank of the Sumida River meanders and extends indefinitely. Enjoy this night view experience with dancing curves unique to the Tokyo metropolis, where the lights of the road are gently reflected in the riverside.
A place where you hear "Welcome home"
In the east, you see a quiet and lovely view of the night in the residential areas lit up by the Tobu Railway trains. Let's enjoy this heartwarming night view of people's everyday living in these residential areas that extend around the far-away Arakawa River.
Tokyo, the city that never sleeps
In the west, you find a night view of the historical shitamachi area Asakusa. I'm sure you'll be excited by the countless sparkling red aircraft warning lights, the illuminated Hanayashiki and Sensō-ji Temple, and the energy of the lights concentrated in the city center.
Lights darting across the night sky
Airplanes are landing at and taking off from Haneda Airport like shooting stars in the sky of the bay area. You will forget the passage of time as you gaze on the neon lights of the planes that come and go, as if saying "Welcome home" or "Welcome to Tokyo." Enjoy this night view filled with excitement and wanderlust.
Point 3. The charm of SKYTREE itself
A night view to enjoy thanks to the existence of SKYTREE
SKYTREE in itself is a symbol of the night and a beautiful landmark. On your way home after gazing at the night view from SKYTREE, why not immerse yourself in its beauty while remembering that you were just there. Its lighting changes from day to day, giving color to Tokyo's nights.
Lighting
Each day, the lighting offers one of three new styles developed in Tokyo: Iki representing spirit, Miyabi representing beauty, and Nobori representing prosperity.
In addition to the three regular lighting styles, TOKYO SKYTREE also offers special lighting and seasonal styles on an irregular basis.
Spirited Iki
Aesthetic Miyabi
Bustling Nobori
Gallery
Take a look at the Tokyo night view colored by SKYTREE.
TOKYO SKYTREE was recognized as a "Night View Heritage of Japan (Japanese language only)" in August 2016, selected for "expected future promotion of night view tourism" and "absolute and unique night view scale."
It was also recognized as one of "Japan's Top 100 Moon Viewing Sites(Japanese language only)" in February 2017.
Certifying organization: YAKEI Convention & Visitors Bureau(Japanese language only)
