This is a must do in Tokyo!! I was super scared about taking the elevator for so many floors but the experience is actually very seamless and fun! The staff is SUPER friendly and they greet you with a big smile when you get to the top, take a picture and direct you to the amazing views of the entire city! If you can, go to the second floor, the views are breathtaking! Pro tip - if you want to see Mt. Fuji, arrive early and chose a sunny day :)

Make sure that you work out the correct train station to get off at otherwise you'll have to wait for the returning train. Once there, it's relatively easy to exchange your voucher and get ushered to the lifts. If you're claustrophobic then the lift isn't for you as you get crammed in and it's not lit very well. You don't feel the lift move either and before you know it you've reached the 340th floor. Takes about 30 seconds. Getting out you are greeted by a spectacular view of Tokyo. There are a lot of people and kids viaing for that photo opportunity. You just have to wait your time and an opening will appear. Then snap away on that camera button. There is a cafe type area where you can purchase food and a drink. There are tables run up against the window so you have a view whilst sipping your drink. Heading back down is via the same lift system and again they cram you in. It really is a great experience especially for that view.

Having booked our Skytree tickets before leaving Australia, we were blessed with fine weather after a wet start to our Tokyo stay the previous day. The Metro took us right to the door & we were able to bypass the queue for the lift. Clear skies allowed us to see all of Tokyo & clearly view Mt Fuji in the distance. It was a great start to our holiday.