Capture the Skytree in a unique way: Secret photo spots revealed

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported

 

One of the classic photo spots is from Azumabashi Bridge on the Sumida River, looking across the river from the Asakusa side. The Skytree stands side by side with the uniquely styled ASAHI Building (rumored to have a golden cloud-like shape on top representing beer foam) on the opposite bank. At the base of the building is a busy elevated highway above, boundless blue sky overhead, and the muddy, earth-toned Sumida River flowing below, with various-sized boats occasionally passing by. In spring, framed by the pink cherry blossoms of Ushijima Park along the riverbank, it becomes an even more romantic and picturesque seasonal scene. Looking straight up from near the Skytree, the white tower body with a faint bluish glow has a structural beauty, while walking a bit away along the canal beside the Skytree offers uniquely charming scenery everywhere.

 

Transportation: Reachable directly from Exit 4 of Asakusa Station

There’s a small canal right next to the Skytree, so taking a walk along the well-maintained riverside path leads you to several bridges that have become popular photo spots. Genmori Bridge to the west, located near a boat dock, a JR station, the sleek Skytree, and speeding trains, features canal boats that seem to reflect the area’s old way of life — the scene is full of the charm where old meets new. To the east, Jikkengawa Bridge is famous for offering a perfect view of the full reflection of the Skytree due to its angle. The Skytree in the blue sky and its slender reflection on the water complement each other beautifully, especially on clear days when the undisturbed water creates a hyper-realistic, three-dimensional illusion of the tower.

 

Transportation: About a 3-minute walk from Exit A4 of Honjo-Azumabashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, following Mitsume-dori.

The last recommended photo spot is one we discovered while wandering around near the Skytree. It’s Yagota Tenso Shrine, nestled within a residential area and surrounded by several old ginkgo trees. The height of the Skytree just peeks out from behind the shrine’s torii gate, rising above the not-so-tall old apartments, guarding the ancient memories of the shrine.

 

Transportation: A 10-minute walk from either the Toei Asakusa Line or...0? Within 10 minutes' walk from Oshiage Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. (Note: Segment 17 contains corrupted/missing text; translated contextually.)

The permanent exhibition area of the Edo-Tokyo Museum is divided into the “Edo Zone” and the “Tokyo Zone,” showcasing traditional Edo-period buildings and early modern Tokyo structures respectively. Even the famous “Nihonbashi Bridge” is reproduced at a 1:1 scale, making it feel as if you’ve stepped into a real town — incredibly lifelike. Beyond the impressive architecture, the museum also displays various historical materials such as ukiyo-e prints and historical scrolls. The exhibitions are updated about six times a year, offering great value for visitors.

 

Address: 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Phone: 03-3626-9974