Booking choice: The Skytree deck ticket, ★ 4.5 (15,621). Check dates Compare the options below
Buying a Skytree ticket changed on 1 April 2026. The old split between weekday and holiday prices, and between advance and same-day tickets, came to an end. Each day now has its own price, set by demand, and every ticket, wherever you buy it, is for a set date and entry time. Buying at the counter on the day adds a service fee per ticket that web and 7-Eleven purchases do not have.
This guide covers where to buy, whether you need to book ahead, how far in advance tickets open, what moves the price, the ticket types, refunds, and an honest look at GetYourGuide against the official site. Which deck to choose is in the Tembo Deck or Tembo Galleria guide, and which time slot in the best time to visit.
The quick answer
Book online before you go. The official Tokyo Skytree web shop is usually the lowest price, and 7-Eleven stores in Japan sell timed tickets too. The 4th-floor counter and ticket machines sell same-day slots, but each ticket costs more there and sales can stop on busy days. Online tickets are usually released about 30 days ahead. Prices change from day to day, so weekends, holidays and busy seasons usually cost more, and the combo with the Tembo Galleria costs noticeably more than the deck ticket alone. The official site does not change or refund tickets. On GetYourGuide the flagship ticket costs a little more on most days, but you get an English checkout and a full refund if you cancel at least 31 days ahead. Children aged 5 and under do not pay for a ticket.
Where to buy tickets to Tokyo Skytree?
In four places: the official Tokyo Skytree web shop, 7-Eleven stores in Japan, the counter and ticket machines on the tower's 4th floor, and resellers such as GetYourGuide. Only the counter and machines add a service fee.
- Official web shop: the official ticket page, with an English version. Usually the lowest price for a given day; you get a QR code to scan at the entrance.
- 7-Eleven: the Seven Ticket service at 7-Eleven stores in Japan sells timed tickets on paper, handy if you are already in Tokyo and prefer a printed ticket.
- 4th-floor counter and machines: same-day slots only, with a service fee on every ticket, and sales can stop when the day is busy.
- GetYourGuide and other resellers: an English checkout, payment in your own currency and refund terms that depend on the product. You show your voucher on the 4th floor and go on to the elevators.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for Tokyo Skytree?
It is not required, but it is the better plan. Every ticket is for a set date and entry time, booking online costs less than the counter, and at weekends, on holidays and around sunset the best slots go first.
On a quiet weekday morning you can usually walk up and get a slot for later that day. The risk grows with demand: weekend afternoons, Japanese holidays, New Year, spring break, Golden Week and any clear evening when everyone wants the sunset. On those days the counter can stop selling altogether.
Booking ahead also fixes your time, which helps you plan the rest of the day: Asakusa in the morning, the deck before sunset, dinner by the river. If the weather worries you, read the refund terms below before you choose where to buy.
Secure a sunset slot before it sells out: the most booked Skytree ticket, rated 4.5 from 15,621 reviews, with the 450 m Galleria as an option.
Check dates for the Skytree deck ticketCan you buy Tokyo Skytree tickets at the door?
Yes. The 4th-floor counter and ticket machines sell tickets for time slots later the same day, but each ticket costs more than it would online, and sales can stop when the day is busy.
The service fee is added to every ticket, so for a family it adds up. The counter is still useful if the sky clears unexpectedly and you decide on the spot. At weekends the slot you want may already be gone, and you may have to take a later one or leave it for another day.
The official crowd forecast shows how busy each day is expected to be, which is a good hint as to whether buying at the door will work.
How far in advance can I buy Tokyo Skytree tickets?
Online tickets are usually released about 30 days before your visit. For a sunset slot at a weekend or on a Japanese holiday, book as soon as your date opens.
The exact release time and the last day you can book online can vary by sales channel, so check the one you use. Bundles have their own rules: the Skytree ticket with a 24-hour subway pass, for example, must be booked by 23:59 Japan time the day before your visit.
If you are booking early, look closely at the refund terms. A ticket from the official site cannot be refunded once bought, while the flagship ticket on GetYourGuide refunds in full if you cancel at least 31 days ahead. After that, both are fixed.
The Skytree ticket with a 24-hour Tokyo Subway Ticket covers every Tokyo Metro and Toei line, handy for reaching Oshiage and moving on across the city. Choose the deck or both decks; book by 23:59 Japan time the day before. It cannot be refunded, so pick your date with care.
Explore the ticket with a subway passHow much does it cost to enter Tokyo Skytree?
There is no single price any more. Since 1 April 2026 each day has its own price, set by demand, so weekends, holidays and busy seasons usually cost more than quiet weekdays.
- Deck or combo: the combo with the Tembo Galleria costs noticeably more than the deck ticket alone.
- Where you buy: booking online or at 7-Eleven costs less than buying at the counter on the day.
- The day: weekends, Japanese holidays and peak seasons usually cost more; quiet weekdays tend to be the lower-priced days.
- Children: children aged 5 and under, and 6-year-olds not yet at elementary school, do not pay for a ticket. The child rate covers ages 6 to 14, and the adult rate starts at 15.
- The add-on: the Tembo Galleria add-on, bought up at 350 m, costs less than the deck ticket, but deck plus add-on comes to roughly the price of the combo.
- Resellers: tickets on GetYourGuide cost a little more than the official site on most days.
The live price for your date is on the official ticket page and on each GetYourGuide listing.
What kinds of Tokyo Skytree tickets are there?
Two main tickets, the Tembo Deck ticket (350 m) and the combo with the Tembo Galleria (450 m), plus morning and night tickets with a drink, and Enjoy Packs that bundle the deck with another attraction.
Every one of them is for a set date and entry time; there is no open ticket for any day. What the two decks are like is in the Tembo Deck or Tembo Galleria guide.
| Ticket | What you get | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tembo Deck ticket | Floors 350, 345 and 340, including the glass floor | Enough for most first visits |
| Combo (deck and Galleria) | The deck plus the glass ramp from 445 to 450 m and Sorakara Point, 451.2 m | Costs noticeably more; best on a clear day |
| Tembo Galleria add-on | The Galleria, for people holding a deck ticket | Bought on the day from machines on floor 350 |
| Morning View ticket | Deck entry in the morning with a soft drink and a snack | Quieter hours, often clearer air |
| Night View ticket | Deck entry in the evening with one alcoholic drink at SKYTREE CAFE 350 | For the city lights |
| Enjoy Pack | The deck with Sumida Aquarium, the planetarium or a 24-hour subway ticket | The GetYourGuide bundles cannot be refunded |
Should you book on GetYourGuide or the official site?
If you are sure of your date, the official web shop is usually the lowest price. GetYourGuide costs a little more on most days, but you pay in your own currency through an English checkout, and the flagship ticket refunds in full if you cancel at least 31 days ahead.
- Official site: usually the lowest price, and no changes or refunds once bought.
- Flagship ticket on GetYourGuide: rated 4.5 from 15,621 reviews. Full refund only if you cancel at least 31 days ahead, so in practice it is fixed once your date is near.
- Guided options: the guided tour with both decks and the Asakusa night walk refund in full up to 24 hours ahead.
- Bundles: the ticket with a subway pass and the aquarium pack cannot be refunded.
- Cloud: no ticket, from anyone, is refunded because the view is cloudy. A closure is different: when the decks closed early for strong winds on 21 September 2026, refunds were issued.
All the options sit side by side in the comparison table.
Prefer to have it all arranged? The Skytree Guided Tour meets at the 1st-floor group counter, shows you how the tower was built, then takes you to both decks and helps with photos on the glass floor. Rated 5.0, though from only 6 reviews; full refund up to 24 hours ahead.
Explore the guided tour with both decksIs it worth going up Tokyo Skytree?
Yes, on a clear day. It is the highest view in Japan, 350 m on the Tembo Deck and up to 451.2 m in the Galleria, reaching about 70 km; on a cloudy day it can vanish, so check the forecast before you book.
Reviewers of the flagship ticket describe a busy but well-organised visit with short elevator waits, and several suggest booking a little before sunset to see the city both in daylight and after dark. One saw Mount Fuji on a clear day. When a visit disappoints, it is usually the weather rather than the tower: low cloud can sit right at deck level.
If you only have time for one high view in Tokyo, weigh it against Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Sky first.
Go up as the lights come on: the flagship ticket's Night View option includes a drink at SKYTREE CAFE 350.
Check dates for the Skytree deck ticketFrequently asked questions
How much does a Tokyo Skytree ticket cost in US dollars?
There is no fixed figure. The price is set for each day in Japanese currency and changes with demand. GetYourGuide shows it in your own currency at checkout; on the official site your card provider converts it.
Can I change the date or get a refund on a Skytree ticket?
Not on the official site: tickets cannot be changed or refunded once bought, and cloud or poor visibility is not a reason for a refund. On GetYourGuide, the flagship ticket refunds in full if you cancel at least 31 days ahead, guided tours up to 24 hours ahead, and some bundles not at all.
Do children need a Skytree ticket?
Children aged 5 and under do not pay for a ticket, and neither do 6-year-olds not yet at elementary school. The child rate covers ages 6 to 14; from 15 you pay the adult rate.
Do I need to print my Skytree ticket?
No. Online tickets come as a QR code or voucher that you show on your phone on the 4th floor. Tickets bought at 7-Eleven are on paper.
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Check your date and the live price on GetYourGuide; the refund terms are shown on each option.
Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck Ticket
- Timed entry to the Tembo Deck (350 m) and its glass floor
- The Tembo Galleria (450 m) if you choose that option
- Night option: one drink at SKYTREE CAFE 350; morning option: a soft drink and a snack
Skytree Guided Tour with Both Decks
- Local English-speaking guide
- Tickets for the Tembo Deck (350 m) and the Tembo Galleria (450 m)
- A look at the Skytree Gallery on how the tower was built
Skytree Ticket with 24-Hour Subway Pass
- Tembo Deck ticket, or the combo with the Tembo Galleria, as you choose
- Tokyo Subway 24-hour ticket for all Tokyo Metro and Toei lines
- Book by 23:59 Japan time the day before your visit
