The Tokyo Sky Tree (東京スカイツリー) is a broadcasting, restaurant and observatory tower located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. The structure stands at its full height of 634.0 m as at MArch 2011. It is currently the tallest structure in Japan, coming in close second as the tallest structure in the world after Burj Khalifa, Dubai which stands at 829.84m.
According to the official Tokyo Sky Tree website, the design of the structure was based on 3 concepts, "To be a new symbol of tradition and the cutting edge", "To be the gate to urban revitalisation" and lastly, "To be the Tower watching over Safety and Security". In addition to the design concept, the structure has seismic proofing which has the ability to absorb 50% of the impact arising from an Earthquake.
Following the blog post's title namesake, the Tower is also able to serve as a beautiful night icon, with two illumination patterns, a magnificient purple and sky blue, alternating daily, illuminated by the used of LED lights. The Tokyo Sky Tree at night is definitely a sight not to be missed by photography lovers or visitors wanting to catch a glimsp of Japan's night landscape.
For visitors wishing to enter the Tokyo Sky Tower, the website has announced the structure's official opening to be on May 22, 2012. Entrance ticket prices are sold on a different level basis with Adults 2000yen at 350m level and an extra 1000yen to reach the 450 m observatory level.
According to the official Tokyo Sky Tree website, the design of the structure was based on 3 concepts, "To be a new symbol of tradition and the cutting edge", "To be the gate to urban revitalisation" and lastly, "To be the Tower watching over Safety and Security". In addition to the design concept, the structure has seismic proofing which has the ability to absorb 50% of the impact arising from an Earthquake.
Following the blog post's title namesake, the Tower is also able to serve as a beautiful night icon, with two illumination patterns, a magnificient purple and sky blue, alternating daily, illuminated by the used of LED lights. The Tokyo Sky Tree at night is definitely a sight not to be missed by photography lovers or visitors wanting to catch a glimsp of Japan's night landscape.
For visitors wishing to enter the Tokyo Sky Tower, the website has announced the structure's official opening to be on May 22, 2012. Entrance ticket prices are sold on a different level basis with Adults 2000yen at 350m level and an extra 1000yen to reach the 450 m observatory level.
