Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo, Japan

Opened in 2012, Tokyo Skytree is a broadcast and observation tower that upon completion instantly became a new symbol for the city of Tokyo, Japan. At 634 metres tall, Tokyo Skytree not only towers above every other structure in Tokyo, it is 2nd in height only to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and is twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower in Paris. 

Tokyo Skytree features two observation decks, the main Tembo Gallery (350 metres) and the top deck Tembo Galleria (450 metres). While the iconic Tokyo Tower offers better views of central Tokyo, the height of Tokyo Skytree offers an unreal, and arguably more dramatic vantage point of the world's largest city. More images from the very top deck here.

Floor 450: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Galleria

As the highest of the two observation decks at Tokyo Skytree, the Tembo Galleria (or Floor 450) offers incredible views of Tokyo, Japan at 450 metres above the ground. As one of the highest observation decks in the world the views from Tokyo Skytree are absolutely surreal.

Tokyo Tower in Tokyo, Japan

Completed in 1958, Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. At 332.9 meters, Tokyo Tower is the second tallest structure in Japan, with the newer communications and observation tower, Tokyo Skytree taking the record in 2012. 

Tokyo Tower's lattice framework was inspired by the Eiffel Tower, often drawing direct comparisons between them. However, Tokyo Tower has become iconic in its own right for its unmistakable white and international orange paint scheme and its prominent position in the Tokyo skyline - particularly when viewed from Tokyo Bay.

Whether you're climbing the open-air staircase or admiring its orange glow each night, there's no denying that Tokyo Tower is one of Japan's most recognizable, and most featured landmarks. In fact, you've probably seen it more than you even realize as Tokyo Tower is one of the few landmarks in the world that actually has its own emoji on virtually every phone.