Much like the Eiffel Tower, climbing Tokyo Skytree gives you a view of the city without one of its most distinctive features. Instead, see the star of the show from neighbouring shopping mall Tokyo Solamachi. Take the glass elevator to the 30th floor, walk past the restaurants, and you’ll have an unparalleled view of the city. Since Solamachi is so close to Skytree, you might have to squat down to see the very top of the 634m tower. Squint ahead and you’ll see Skytree’s smaller sibling, Tokyo Tower, and on a clear day, a white-capped Mt Fuji will make an appearance on the horizon.
Famously photogenic and filled with national landmarks both modern and natural, the Tokyo cityscape is not to be missed. What was originally a city of canals is now a bustling metropolis, from Tokyo Bay and the outskirts of Chiba in the east to the rolling mountains of Okutama in the west. Take advantage of summer’s sunny days and get an incredible bird’s eye views of Tokyo from these observation decks and viewpoints – all completely free.
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