There are some travel moments that stay with you long after the trip ends, a view, a scent, a small ritual that feels entirely your own. At Tokyo Skytree, the city’s soaring 634 metre landmark, that moment arrives in the form of a simple postcard. But this postcard isn’t scribbled in a café or inside a train station; it’s written high above Tokyo’s swirling geometry of neighbourhoods, waterways, and neon-lit grids. At 345 metres, on the Tembo Deck, sits a bright red post box shaped like the tower itself, a tiny slice of nostalgia suspended in the sky. Visitors can buy original Skytree postcards and stamps, write a message in the quiet hum of the observation deck, and drop it into the post box. It’s a gesture that blends whimsy with wonder, and it is, undeniably, one of Tokyo’s most charmingly unexpected experiences.
The journey begins the moment you step into the high-speed elevator, its panelled interiors glowing softly as it races upward. In a matter of seconds, Tokyo unfolds below, a dense tapestry of temples, parks, expressways, and tightly woven lanes that stretch all the way to the mountains on a clear day. If luck favours you, even Mt. Fuji appears at the horizon, a quiet silhouette against the sprawling metropolis. It’s this panoramic stage that sets the tone for the postcard ritual: you find a corner, pick a postcard that captures your favourite version of Tokyo Skytree, choose a stamp featuring its signature motif, and scribble your mind; a wish, a memory, a message for someone waiting back home.
For families travelling with children, this is especially magical. Watching a child trying to spot familiar city icons from hundreds of metres up, is a pure joy in itself. The act of writing and posting a card from “so high in the sky” feels like an adventure. It’s an easy, memorable outing that doesn’t feel rushed or overwhelming. Kids also enjoy the skywalk-like Tembo Galleria at 450 metres, where the spiralling glass passage almost makes you feel as though you’re walking among clouds.
But Tokyo Skytree is more than just a viewpoint with a postcard novelty. The Tembo Deck itself is a gentle blend of floor-to-ceiling windows, angled viewpoints, and photo zones that allow you to drink in the city’s contrasts. Visitors linger longer than they expect, often waiting to watch the city shift from day to dusk to a blanket of glittering lights. The postcard-writing feels especially poetic at sunset, when Tokyo blushes gold, and the sky turns the softest shade of lavender.
A visit typically begins on the 4th floor of Skytree Town, the lively complex that surrounds the tower. After collecting your pre-booked ticket, which is always advisable, as reservations offer better prices and save time, you ascend to the Tembo Deck. Tickets for the 350-metre deck begin at around ¥2,100 for adults on weekdays when booked online, and the combo ticket for the 350-metre deck plus the 450-metre Tembo Galleria begins around ¥3,100. Discounts are available for children, teens, and sometimes families; toddlers may even enter for free, depending on the choice of plan. It is best to check their website for all these costs, as they may vary from season to season. From the deck, you can wander across three levels before visiting the Skytree Shop, where you’ll find the postcards and stamp essential to the experience.
When you finally slip your postcard into the red box, perhaps after a moment of hesitation, perhaps after rereading your message once more, you become part of a quiet tradition. Every postcard mailed from this deck carries a special Skytree postmark, a stamp that becomes a keepsake in itself. It’s a reminder of the height, the view, the moment of calm above one of the busiest cities in the world. And for the person who receives it, the postcard becomes a tangible piece of Tokyo, infused not just with your handwriting but with the altitude, the memory, and the city’s sky.
Once you’re back on the ground, Skytree Town offers plenty more to explore, from restaurants serving Japanese comfort food to shops selling Skytree-themed souvenirs. The nearby Sumida Aquarium and Postal Museum, and more. Tokyo Skytree offers experiences that are heartfelt, elevated and uniquely yours.
There are some travel moments that stay with you long after the trip ends, a view, a scent, a small ritual that feels entirely your own. At Tokyo Skytree, the city’s soaring 634 metre landmark, that moment arrives in the form of a simple postcard. But this postcard isn’t scribbled in a café or inside a train station; it’s written high above Tokyo’s swirling geometry of neighbourhoods, waterways, and neon-lit grids. At 345 metres, on the Tembo Deck, sits a bright red post box shaped like the tower itself, a tiny slice of nostalgia suspended in the sky. Visitors can buy original Skytree postcards and stamps, write a message in the quiet hum of the observation deck, and drop it into the post box. It’s a gesture that blends whimsy with wonder, and it is, undeniably, one of Tokyo’s most charmingly unexpected experiences.
The journey begins the moment you step into the high-speed elevator, its panelled interiors glowing softly as it races upward. In a matter of seconds, Tokyo unfolds below, a dense tapestry of temples, parks, expressways, and tightly woven lanes that stretch all the way to the mountains on a clear day. If luck favours you, even Mt. Fuji appears at the horizon, a quiet silhouette against the sprawling metropolis. It’s this panoramic stage that sets the tone for the postcard ritual: you find a corner, pick a postcard that captures your favourite version of Tokyo Skytree, choose a stamp featuring its signature motif, and scribble your mind; a wish, a memory, a message for someone waiting back home.
For families travelling with children, this is especially magical. Watching a child trying to spot familiar city icons from hundreds of metres up, is a pure joy in itself. The act of writing and posting a card from “so high in the sky” feels like an adventure. It’s an easy, memorable outing that doesn’t feel rushed or overwhelming. Kids also enjoy the skywalk-like Tembo Galleria at 450 metres, where the spiralling glass passage almost makes you feel as though you’re walking among clouds.
But Tokyo Skytree is more than just a viewpoint with a postcard novelty. The Tembo Deck itself is a gentle blend of floor-to-ceiling windows, angled viewpoints, and photo zones that allow you to drink in the city’s contrasts. Visitors linger longer than they expect, often waiting to watch the city shift from day to dusk to a blanket of glittering lights. The postcard-writing feels especially poetic at sunset, when Tokyo blushes gold, and the sky turns the softest shade of lavender.
A visit typically begins on the 4th floor of Skytree Town, the lively complex that surrounds the tower. After collecting your pre-booked ticket, which is always advisable, as reservations offer better prices and save time, you ascend to the Tembo Deck. Tickets for the 350-metre deck begin at around ¥2,100 for adults on weekdays when booked online, and the combo ticket for the 350-metre deck plus the 450-metre Tembo Galleria begins around ¥3,100. Discounts are available for children, teens, and sometimes families; toddlers may even enter for free, depending on the choice of plan. It is best to check their website for all these costs, as they may vary from season to season. From the deck, you can wander across three levels before visiting the Skytree Shop, where you’ll find the postcards and stamps essential to the experience.
When you finally slip your postcard into the red box, perhaps after a moment of hesitation, perhaps after rereading your message once more, you become part of a quiet tradition. Every postcard mailed from this deck carries a special Skytree postmark, a stamp that becomes a keepsake in itself. It’s a reminder of the height, the view, the moment of calm above one of the busiest cities in the world. And for the person who receives it, the postcard becomes a tangible piece of Tokyo, infused not just with your handwriting but with the altitude, the memory, and the city’s sky.
Once you’re back on the ground, Skytree Town offers plenty more to explore, from restaurants serving Japanese comfort food to shops selling Skytree-themed souvenirs. The nearby Sumida Aquarium and Postal Museum, and more. Tokyo Skytree offers experiences that are heartfelt, elevated and uniquely yours.
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