Tokyo Skytree Celebrates 2nd Anniversary, Thanks 84.03 Million Visitors

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, Zhang Yingying, translated and reported

The world’s tallest radio tower, “Tokyo Skytree” (東京スカイツリー), celebrated its second anniversary on May 22 since opening in 2012. As of March 31 of this year, the total number of visitors to the entire Tokyo Skytree complex, including the retail areas and aquarium, has reached 84.03 million. Of these, 11.72 million visited the observation decks. The observation decks surpassed 10 million visitors on their 564th day since opening in December 2013. This has greatly contributed to the revitalization of tourism in the historic Asakusa and Sumida districts, attracting both domestic and international travelers to visit and spend in the area.

To celebrate its second anniversary, Tokyo Skytree held a series of events from May 22 to June 1 under the theme “Enjoy! Tokyo Skytreetown® Thank You! 2nd Anniversary.” In addition to special lighting displays every day, there were also numerous related activities across Asakusa and Sumida, allowing visitors to join in the celebration of Tokyo Skytree’s second anniversary.

Events included the distribution of pink rose saplings, symbolizing “gratitude,” to visitors on Tokyo Skytree’s birthday, May 22 (distributed from 13:00, limited to 1,000 saplings). On the same day, visitors could also take photos with the tower’s station master and mascot. The entire Tokyo Skytree was also decorated with special 2nd anniversary arrangements, including unique embellishments on the 1st floor, 4th floor, main observation deck, and Tembo Galleria.

On the evening of the 22nd, a press conference for the micro-movie featuring Tokyo Skytree as the main backdrop was held. On the 24th and 25th, a kabuki performance produced by Tokyo Skytree, starring Nakamura Shichinosuke and Onoe Matsunosuke, was held. Additionally, Tokyo Skytree’s mascot “Sorakara-chan” donned a pink outfit representing “elegance,” different from her usual blue attire, and appeared for meet-and-greets with the public at 12:30, 14:00, and 15:30 on the 1st floor on May 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, and June 1. Fans of Sorakara-chan can take this opportunity to meet the character in person.