TOKYO 東京 | Tokyo Sky Tree 東京スカイツリー | 634m | Open

[ukiyo]

[AM5786]

Nice!

[ukiyo]

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http://tokyo-sky-tree.seesaa.net/

[la.risa.el.olvido]

Just impressive

[ukiyo]

http://tokyo-sky-tree.seesaa.net/

[Sandro Bernardo]

Beautiful, beautiful,...

[Momo1435]

A high visit for the Sky Tree today.

Emperor, empress visit Tokyo Sky Tree before opening

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday visited Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest self-standing tower, prior to its grand opening in late May, the Imperial Household Agency said.

The imperial couple went up to the second deck, 450 meters above ground level, and enjoyed the vast sight of Tokyo after receiving an explanation about the 634-meter tower from the Yoshizumi Nezu, president of the tower operator's parent company, Tobu Railway Co., the agency said.

full article:
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/n...dm048000c.html

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/life/photos...2070001-p1.htm


And they will most likely be followed by a majority of their citizens.

70% of adults want to go up Tokyo Sky Tree: survey

Jiji

Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest free-standing tower, opens May 22 and people nationwide are keen to go up it.

Almost 70 percent of the 1,288 people polled in an April 6-9 Jiji Press survey want to take in Sumida Ward's new landmark, although some balked at the ticket prices. A ticket to the first observation deck, 350 meters above the ground, costs ¥2,000 for people aged 18 years or older. It costs an additional ¥1,000 to go to the second deck, 450 meters above the ground.

The poll found 88 percent of those interested in going up the tower said they want to visit the second observatory despite the additional cost.

When asked to list the perceived benefits provided by the tower, 63 percent of respondents pointed to the economic boost that would be provided by additional tourists.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120426f4.html

[Momo1435]

The Sky Tree has also welcomed the first normal visitors as the local residents from the neighborhoods around the tower got the opportunity to go up to the 1st ob-deck a couple weeks before the official opening.




















http://ameblo.jp/tokyo-skytree-blog/




http://ameblo.jp/nzmst/


Luckily the visit was yesterday with somewhat grey weather, although the view above the clouds this morning would also have been spectacular.





http://ameblo.jp/tokyo-skytree-blog/

[NEO-TOKYO]

Originally Posted by ukiyo

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http://tokyo-sky-tree.seesaa.net/

Wow Ukiyo. Amazing pictures, Tokyo sky tree looks beautiful at knight.

[ukiyo]

http://tokyo-sky-tree.seesaa.net/

[Momo1435]

Tonight was the Tokyo Hotaru Festival. Hotaru means Firefly, and the festivities were the release of 100,000 blue solar powered LED lighted balls into the Sumida river. The Sky Tree was also lighted up blue for the occasion.






http://touran0001.exblog.jp/







http://blog.livedoor.jp/castlenavi/



http://ayaayaii.exblog.jp/


Other pictures


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[Skyrobot]

Excellant pictures! Can't wait to be there!

[Kimiwind1184]

These cute girls went to visit Sky Tree.

[Skyrobot]

Sugoi!

[Kimiwind1184]

Tokyo Sky Tree from different angles 3 days before the opening ceremony:

[Momo1435]

Here's a webpage with 6 pages of pictures of all the shops, restaurants and bars in the Tokyo Solamachi mall underneath the Sky Tree.

http://www.fashionsnap.com/inside/soramachi-all/


Here are some examples of shops with a Sky Tree related theme.

Tokyo Banana Tree




Cakes






Glasses






toys




candles



And many more pictures in the link:
http://www.fashionsnap.com/inside/soramachi-all/


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The opening events have also started with a festival by and for the local residents.



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The official opening is in 2 days, it's going to be huge.

[Momo1435]

Some before and after pictures.

The oldest pictures are from 2006.

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http://ameblo.jp/monakichisan/


And some other pictures






http://ameblo.jp/nzmst/

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TOKYO SKY TREE by Jasmin・゜゜・*:, on Flickr

[Ryuhei]

Those comparisons are amazing, you should post them in the "supertalls" thread too, so more people see them

[Momo1435]

The Sky Tree has now officially opened, but after a couple of days of nice sunny weather the weather gods are spoiling the party today.


http://ameblo.jp/tokyo-skytree-blog/


Still the people with a ticket lined up early to go up the tower.

[Kimiwind1184]

Unlucky bunch of people. A total letdown. It must have been really frustrating for ticket holders and also for the complex managers.