How to get to the television "Heavenly Tokyo Tree"

May 22, 2012 Television Tower "Heavenly Tokyo Tree" (Tokyo Sky Tree) finally opened its doors for guests and residents of the capital of Japan. This unique tower of a record height (634 meters) is equipped with two viewing platforms located at an altitude of 350m and 450m. On the lower floors of the tower there is an entertainment center with a stunning oceanarium, planetarium, shops of famous brands, cafes and restaurants.

A ticket for visiting the observation deck at the level of 350 meters can be ordered on the official website of the television http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/. At the top of the main page, Language is installed on the position of English, having rearranged it on "Other", you can familiarize yourself with the information regarding the "Tokyo's Heavenly Tree" even in Russian.

In the left menu, clicking on the Ticket Reservation link, open the page in which you can select a ticket type. They offer three ticket backup options: a ticket to a specific date indicating the time of visiting, a ticket for a specific date for any time and ticket without limitation. At one time you can reserve up to 8 tickets. Excursions are carried out from 8:00 to 20:30 with an interval in half an hour.

Booking a suitable ticket type is carried out online. The site says that this service is available only to persons who have a credit card issued by the Japanese Bank take care of the receipt of such in advance. As a booked ticket, a letter will come to e-mail specified when registering, print it, and we change to the input cardboard ticket at the television tower.

It is worth examining the fare to Tokyo Sky Tree. If you use public transport, you will need to go out at Tokyo Sky Tree Station Tobu Skytree Line Bands or at the Narita Sky Access Keisei Line Oshiage Stall. For those who want to get to it, on the same site posted a detailed travel scheme in the "Access by Car" section.

If you could not reserve a ticket for any reason in advance, you can buy an entrance ticket to the office at the box office at the base of the television, in this case the ticket price will be about $ 25. On group excursions (if the number exceeds 25 people) there are discounts. When lifting on a high-speed elevator (called the "heavenly shuttle"), it often lays their ears, like when boarding the aircraft, so better stock with candy or water.

Truly unique beauty design attracts the attention of a huge number of tourists. Therefore, you need to be prepared to stand in line at the box office a couple of hours, and maybe more. The "Heavenly Tokyo Tree" undoubtedly leave for life unforgettable impressions of both their external beauty and breathtaking views from the inside.