Tokyo visit guides

Two famous towers, more than a hundred museums, and a city that rewards planning. Start with the ten museums worth your time and the questions visitors ask most, from Skytree or Tokyo Tower to which tickets to book before you fly.

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Visitors inside a Tokyo museum gallery

10 Best Museums in Tokyo (2026)

Ranked, with honest verdicts: Tokyo National Museum, teamLab, Mori, Ghibli. Real prices, what's open, and the two you have to book before you fly.
Barefoot visitor on a mirrored floor inside teamLab Planets Tokyo's light installation

teamLab Planets Tokyo Tickets 2026

Timed slots that sell out weeks ahead. How to book, what to do when DMM is sold out, the quietest slots, and Planets vs Borderless.
Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower against the city skyline

Tokyo Skytree vs Tokyo Tower (2026)

Honest comparison: views, crowds, prices. One is taller, the other is better value — and the answer depends on what you're after.
Tokyo Skytree above the city skyline at sunset

Tokyo Skytree Tickets 2026

How to book, online vs same-day pricing, which deck to pick, and the clear-day and sunset timing that makes the view worth it.
Plan Your Visit

Tickets at a glance

Tokyo Tower Main Deck (150m) from ¥1,500. Top Deck Tour ¥3,300 online. Less crowded, better intimate views.
Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck (350m) from ¥1,800 advance. Combined with Tembo Galleria (450m) from ¥3,000. Tallest in Japan.

Practical Info

Both in one day 45 minutes apart by metro (Sumida ↔ Minato). Skytree at 10am opening, Tower for sunset works well.
Best for views Tokyo Tower's lower deck gives more recognizable city photos. Skytree wins on horizon and Mount Fuji on clear days.
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