Tomorrow (May 22), the tallest tower in the world, Tokyo Sky Tree, will finally open to the public. Built primarily to relay television and radio broadcasts, it stands at a very impressive 634 metres, and understandably dominates the east Tokyo skyline.
With the inclusion of a retail complex, restaurants and all manner of entertainment options, officials hope the tower will help rejuvenate the (relatively) poor part of the city it’s located in. And there’s certainly no denying the incredible interest it has generated, suggesting that the minute it opens, people will stop merely pointing at it, and instead make their way there en masse. But whether they hang around or simply retrace their steps, remains to be seen.
Willy says
I watched a video shot from inside of the 450 meter-high walkway around the tower…glass floor etc…
To all those who have the stomach for it.. you are welcome to it…
Lee says
Heights aren’t my thing, but once the crowds die down (in about 10 years probably), I’ll have to go up there. Not sure about the glass floor though…
Hans ter Horst says
Am I the only one who cannot be bothered with the Sky Tree? I visited the tacky Tokyo Tower once and cannot understand people put it on their lists of places to visit in Tokyo. I do not expect anything more of the Sky Tree than an expensive tourist trap. For a free (night) view over Tokyo, I’ll visit the Government buildings in Shinjuku 🙂
Lee says
I know what you mean. Initially I wasn’t impressed with it, but as it has grown, it has also grown on me. That said, the shopping area and other stuff doesn’t interest me at all. Going up and taking in the view on the other hand, definitely does.