東京スカイツリータウン年表TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Timeline

Six Tokyo-based broadcasters (NHK and major commercial broadcasters) have launched the "Tokyo Six Broadcasters New Tower Promotion Project" in search of a new Tower of around 600 meters.

Sumida Ward and local officials have requested Tobu Railway's cooperation in attracting a new Tower.

Tobu Railway has announced to broadcasters and Sumida Ward that it will undertake a new Tower project.

Broadcasting company selects Oshiage district of Sumida Ward as first choice

Local organizations in Sumida and Taito wards have partnered to form the "Sumida-Taito New Tower Attraction Promotion Liaison Council."

(The "New Tower Attraction Promotion Council," which is conducting promotional activities within Sumida Ward, and the "New Tokyo Tower Taito Ward Construction Attraction Preparatory Committee," centered around the Taito Ward Shopping District Federation, have confirmed that they will work together on both attraction activities and regional revitalization.)

The Sumida/Taito area (Narihirabashi/Oshiage district) has been finalized as the site for the new Tower.

"New Tokyo Tower Co., Ltd." has been established as the main entity for the new Tower project.

The developer's proposed design for the new Tower has been released.

We are holding a public contest to name the new Tower(until November 25th, with a total of 17,429 entries).

We have signed reservation agreements with six Tokyo-based television companies for the use of the new Tower.

Voting has begun nationwide for the naming of the new Tower, with six options: Tokyo EDO Tower, TOKYO SKYTREE, Mirai Tower, Yumemiyagura, Rising East Tower, and Rising Tower(until May 30th).

The new Tower's name has been decided as "TOKYO SKYTREE" (total votes: 110,419).

The company name of Shin-Tokyo Tower Co., Ltd. has been changed to "TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd."

Construction begins (groundbreaking ceremony and safety prayer ceremony held)

The color design for TOKYO SKYTREE has been decided.

Construction of the above-ground Steel framework for TOKYO SKYTREE has begun.

(The first Steel framework was installed, approximately 4m high and 2.3m in diameter.)

TOKYO SKYTREE Info Plaza Opens

(An information center for the Tokyo TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN development project, centered around Tokyo TOKYO SKYTREE ; closed on May 6, 2012)

The height of the TOKYO SKYTREE tower has been set at "634m," and the lighting designs "Iki" and "Miyabi" have been decided.

The Official characters for TOKYO SKYTREE have been decided. (" Sorakara-chan," "Teppenpen," and "Sukoburuburu")

Decide on the name of the facility

(The entire facility is "TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN," the commercial facility is "TOKYO Solamachi," and the office facility is "TOKYO SKYTREE East Tower.")

The TOKYO SKYTREE tower reached its maximum height of 634m (13:34)

TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN project outline announced

(Opening date, TOKYO SKYTREE Observation deck Admission fees, TOKYO Solamachi tenants (partial list))

TOKYO SKYTREE Uniform design decided

TOKYO SKYTREE has been recognized by Guinness World Records™ as the "world's tallest Tower."

Reservations for Group Admission ticket to the TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck have begun.

Completion (completion ceremony held on March 2nd)

"Narihirabashi Station" has been renamed "TOKYO SKYTREE Station".

The line will be given the nickname "TOBU SKYTREE Line" (between Asakusa/Oshiage and Tobu Dobutsu Koen on the Isesaki Line).

Reservations for Individual Admission ticket to the TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck have begun.

Regular FM radio broadcasting (NHK, J-WAVE) begins

TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Opening Ceremony Held

TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Grand Opening

(For the 50 days until July 10th, TOKYO SKYTREE will be by reservation only. Individual Admission ticket will only be sold as Fixed date/time ticket(sold via lottery).)

TOKYO SKYTREE resumes normal operations.

(Tickets will be sold on the day of the event; online reservations (advance Purchase) will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.)

TOKYO MX begins simulcasting (broadcasting from both Tokyo Tower and TOKYO SKYTREE).

TOKYO MX transmission point relocation complete

(Broadcasts will only be available from TOKYO SKYTREE.)

Regular broadcasting by six Tokyo-based broadcasting companies (NHK and major commercial broadcasters) begins (9:00)

TOKYO SKYTREE began selling the " Fast Skytree Ticket, " an Admission ticket exclusively for foreign visitors to Japan. *Currently, it is not available for purchase.

To commemorate the 3rd anniversary of its opening, the number of lighting fixtures has been increased from a total of 1,995 to 2,075, and the standard "Miyabi" lighting has been replaced with a new lighting design.

Three Tokyo-based AM radio stations (TBS Radio, Bunka Broadcasting, and Nippon Broadcasting System) began regular broadcasting via FM supplementary broadcasting (13:00).

The " SKYTREE ROUND THEATER ," a performance space that transforms the window glass into a giant screen for projecting images, has opened on the 350th floor of the Tembo Deck deck at night.

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of its opening, the regular "Nobori" lighting has been turned on.

A mailbox called " Skytree Post" has been installed on the 345th floor of the Tembo Deck .

A new exhibition area, " SKYTREE GALLERY ," has opened on the 1st Group floor.

We launched "SKYTREE TERRACE TOURS," a guided tour that allows visitors to view the outdoor area at a height of 155m on the TOKYO SKYTREE. *This tour is currently not being held.

Increased the number of lighting devices from 2,075 to 2,362

(With the decision to host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, an increase in foreign tourists visiting TOKYO SKYTREE is expected, providing an opportunity for the facility to attract even more attention from overseas. Therefore, the number of lighting fixtures will be increased from a total of 2,075 to a total of 2,362 (high-luminosity lights that can illuminate up to 20 km away will be installed at the top of the Antenna gain tower, and lighting fixtures will be added to the entire Antenna gain tower and to the intermediate sections of the tower body at approximately 250m and 150m).

The standard lighting designs "Iki," "Miyabi," and "Nobori" have been renewed and the lights have been turned on.

Temporarily closed (until May 31st) due to the state of emergency declared in response to the spread of COVID-19

Special blue lighting will be used to represent the Earth, and messages will be projected using laser mapping (until May 31, and from December 18, 2020, to March 21, 2021).

(Amidst the spread of COVID-19, special blue lighting was illuminated to convey the message, "Let's unite as a world to confront the globally spreading COVID-19 pandemic and overcome it together," and the message "TOGETHER WE CAN ALL WIN!" was projected onto the Tembo Deck using laser mapping.)

A monument called "W1SH RIBBON" has been installed on the 350th floor of the TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck .

(With no end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was installed with the hope of supporting everyone's spirits as they overcome this difficulty and move forward towards a new Future.)

The Uniform worn by Staff at the TOKYO SKYTREE Observation deck and other locations have been redesigned.

Second temporary closure due to the state of emergency declared in response to the spread of COVID-19 (until May 31st)

We have launched the " Skytree Enjoy Pack, " a great value set package that allows you to enjoy TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN and the surrounding area all day long.

The Ticket Counter on the 4th floor entrance area has been relocated, the number of advance ticket vending machines has been increased, and a new machine for same-day tickets has been introduced.

(As part of the celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the facility's opening, and by introducing ticket vending machines, the number of face-to-face Ticket sales counters will be reduced, which will also help prevent the spread of COVID-19.)

A new exhibition area, "SKYTREE ARCHIVES," has opened on the 4th floor entrance area.

TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN celebrates its 10th anniversary

• "TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 10th Anniversary Celebration" will be held.
• "Ichikawa Ebizo's Sky Gaze" will be held (featuring an opening address by the 11th generation Ichikawa Ebizo, who carries on the Tradition of the Naritaya family, and a performance of the "glare," which can only be performed by actors associated with the Naritaya family and is said to bring good health and protection from illness for a year, at the top of the TOKYO SKYTREE, 634 meters above ground).

The official shop "SKYTREE SHOP" on the 5th floor has been completely renovated and reopened.

TOKYO SKYTREE's annual number of foreign visitors has exceeded 1 million for the first time.

(Approximately 1.27 million visitors between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024)

"SKYTREE 8K monitors" have been newly installed on the 350th floor of the Tembo Deck , facing in each direction.

TOKYO SKYTREE reaches 50 million cumulative visitors (4,506 days after opening).

" SKYTREE SPACE " opens on the 1st Group floor of TOKYO SKYTREE.

Group reservations will be changed from fax-based to online (effective for entry on April 1st).

A variable pricing system will be introduced for Individual Admission ticket Admission ticket to the Observation deck (effective for admissions from April 1st).
Changes to the Observation deck Admission Procedure
"We've introduced a special display in front of the ' Tembo Shuttle' (Elevator) on the 4th floor entrance area."