Experience Tokyo’s "Now" and "Then" in a Day! 7 Must-Visit Spots Around Tokyo Skytree

First, head to Floor 350’s "Tembo Deck" — a glass-walled deck that offers a stunning 360-degree view from 350 meters above ground. On a clear day, you can see not only Tokyo but also the expansive Kanto Plain.

After taking in the views from Floor 350’s "Tembo Deck", head up to the sloping corridor of Tembo Galleria, which spans from Floor 445 to Floor 450. From 450 meters up, even Tokyo’s skyscrapers appear like miniature models below. Tokyo Skytree offers a one-of-a-kind panoramic view at heights of 350 and 450 meters—higher than Tokyo Tower.

This aquarium is located on the 5th and 6th floors of Tokyo Skytree Town’s West Yard area.
It is completely indoors, and the aquarium’s unique artificial seawater production system makes the aquarium water wonderful and clean for the creatures living in it.

Swing by the planetarium at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® for a fully immersive time away in the starry night sky. With state-of-the-art projection technology, 4K projectors, and hyper-advanced sound, you’re in for a gorgeous look at our twinkling cosmos that’s true to life.

This iconic destination in Asakusa sees as many as 30 million visitors each year. It stands as a well-loved mainstay in Tokyo, all while hosting a number of annual traditions like the first temple visit at New Years, Setsubun and more across the year.

Located in Asakusa, Tokyo, an area brimming with tourist attractions, lies 'Asakusa Hanayashiki', the oldest amusement park in Japan. Its history dates back to 1853, during the Edo period, and it has marked a staggering 170 years to the present day.

Edo-Tokyo Museum is a popular tourist facility for those who wish to know more about Tokyo’s past while contemplating its future.
With the 400-year history of the Edo Shogunate as the main focus of its permanent exhibition, both reproductions and actual items expressing the culture and history of Edo-Tokyo are introduced here.
In the Special Exhibition Room on the 1st floor, such exhibits are held several times a year. Until now, these have been mainly about the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo. However, a wide variety of exhibits are held here, such as those of manga artists Tezuka Osamu and Mizuki Shigeru.

This ancient shrine of authentic lineage is known for bringing blessings in matchmaking because the deities worshipped here are 'Izanagi-no-Mikoto' and 'Izanami-no-Mikoto', considered the first couple in Japan. Since 2008, the shrine has regularly held 'matchmaking meetings', thus becoming more widely known as a shrine where you can pray for a good match. It attracts crowds not only on weekends but also on weekdays from those hoping for a successful relationship.

This park in Taito Ward extends along the western bank of the Sumida River. On the other hand, the park that extends along the eastern bank is the Sumida Ward Sumida Park. In this park, which boasts a site of over 10 hectares, many cherry trees are planted centered around the "Sakura Square". In addition to Somei Yoshino and Oshima Zakura cherry trees, a descendant of the "Miharu Takizakura", a weeping cherry tree in Miharu town, Tamura district, Fukushima prefecture, which is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, is also grown as a symbol tree. This makes the park a famous spot for cherry blossoms, attracting many sightseers not only from the local area but also from other prefectures during the cherry blossom viewing season. Besides cherry blossoms, you can also enjoy various flowers of the four seasons, such as plum blossoms and hydrangeas, in the park.

The shrine is located next to the main hall of Senso-ji Temple, well known for its Kaminarimon-Gate.
It is also called "Sanja-sama" because it enshrines three local deities who contributed to the construction of Sensoji Temple.
Although the exact date is unknown, it is believed that "Sanja Gongen-sha," the origin of Asakusa Shrine, was founded in the late Heian period or early Kamakura period or later.
The shrine pavilion was built in 1649 by Tokugawa Iemitsu.
The shrine has survived repeated fires, wars, earthquakes, and other damage, and in 1951 was designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

This ancient shrine is said to have been founded in the 2nd year of the Jogan era (860) when the renowned Buddhist priest Ennin received a divine revelation from the incarnation of Susano-no-Mikoto.
The shrine venerates three deities: "Susano-no-Mikoto", known for blessings in bountiful harvests, matchmaking, and warding off evil; "Ame-no-hohi-no-Mikoto", considered the god of the sun and rice ears; and "Sadatoki Shinno-no-Mikoto", governing agriculture and academic improvement.
Thus, the shrine is widely respected as a place where a variety of wishes are accepted.