Tower · Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー, Tōkyō Sukaitsurī; [tò̞ó̞.kʲjó̞ó̞ (|) sɯ̥̈.kä́í.t͡sɯ̈́.ɾʲíì, tó̞ó̞.-] ), a.k.a Tokyo Sky Tree, is a broadcasting and observation tower, located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. Built 2012.
Photo: Basile Morin via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Tower |
| Built | 2012 |
| Architect | Nikken Sekkei |
| Height | Height: 634 m |
| Coordinates | 35.7101° N, 139.8107° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Tokyo Skytree is known for
Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー, Tōkyō Sukaitsurī; [tò̞ó̞.kʲjó̞ó̞ (|) sɯ̥̈.kä́í.t͡sɯ̈́.ɾʲíì, tó̞ó̞.-] ), a.k.a Tokyo Sky Tree, is a broadcasting and observation tower, located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.
About Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー, Tōkyō Sukaitsurī; [tò̞ó̞.kʲjó̞ó̞ (|) sɯ̥̈.kä́í.t͡sɯ̈́.ɾʲíì, tó̞ó̞.-] ), a.k.a Tokyo Sky Tree, is a broadcasting and observation tower, located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It has been the tallest tower in Japan since opening in 2012, and reached its full height of 634 m (2,080 ft) in early 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displacing the Canton Tower, and the third tallest structure in the world behind Merdeka 118 (678.9 m (2,227 ft) and Burj Khalifa (829.8 m or 2,722 ft). The tower is the primary television and radio broadcast site for the Kantō region; the older Tokyo Tower no longer gives complete digital
Planning a visit? Visit the official Tokyo Skytree website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Tokyo International Airport (HND) |
| Distance from the airport | 11.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) · Tokyo, Japan · 11.2 miles away
- Narita International Airport (NRT) · Narita, Japan · 32.7 miles away
- Ibaraki Airport (IBR) · Omitama, Japan · 46.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tokyo Skytree?
Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー, Tōkyō Sukaitsurī; [tò̞ó̞.kʲjó̞ó̞ (|) sɯ̥̈.kä́í.t͡sɯ̈́.ɾʲíì, tó̞ó̞.-] ), a.k.a Tokyo Sky Tree, is a broadcasting and observation tower, located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.
Where is Tokyo Skytree located?
Tokyo Skytree is in Tokyo, Japan. Its coordinates are 35.7101° N, 139.8107° E.
How do I get to Tokyo Skytree?
The nearest town is Tokyo, and the nearest airport is Tokyo International Airport (HND), about 11.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Tokyo Skytree built?
Tokyo Skytree was built 2012.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Skytree — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57965 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.