Tokyo Skytree

LandmarksObservation tower

Overview

A freestanding broadcasting tower in Tokyo's Sumida ward, with two observation decks.

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Key facts

Date
2012Completed
Location
Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
Type
Observation tower
Dimensions
H: 634m | W: 40mOverall tower height
Weight
36,000 tons

In context

Choose Tokyo Skytree when the comparison prioritizes extreme vertical scale among modern towers. Its 634 m height, 40 m horizontal reference, and 2012 event date make it a strong counterpart to older steel towers, while historic monuments and broad venue structures occupy very different scale categories.

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GENERAL INFO

Date
2012Completed
Type
Observation tower
Location
Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
Architect
Nikken Sekkei

PHYSICAL

Dimensions
H: 634m | W: 40mOverall tower height
Weight
36,000 tons

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