“Tokyo Skytree,” operated by Tobu Tower Skytree, will hold a “Special New Year’s Sunrise Event” on January 1, 2027, allowing visitors to view the first sunrise of the year from the observation deck. The event will run from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., with admission from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Capacity is limited to 800 people. The event includes admission tickets to the Sky Deck and Sky Corridor, as well as a 1,000-yen gift certificate for the “SKYTREE SHOP.”
This event will be held as the first event of 2027, which marks the 15th anniversary of Tokyo Skytree Town’s opening. A total of 580 tickets will be available via a lottery on the official website, priced at 11,000 yen each. The application period runs from 12:00 PM on November 5 through 11:59 PM on November 26, and the lottery results are scheduled to be announced on December 1. Applicants may purchase up to five tickets per application.
In addition, the official hotels—”Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo” (1-2-2 Kinshi, Sumida Ward, Tokyo) and “Asakusa Tobu Hotel” (1-1-15 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo)—will begin selling packages combining accommodations with special event admission tickets at 12:00 p.m. on November 5. Rates start at 75,000 yen per room for two people at the Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo and 80,000 yen per room for two people at the Asakusa Tobu Hotel. Both rates include breakfast, admission tickets for the special event, and a 1,000-yen voucher for the “SKYTREE SHOP.”
In addition, Tobu Department Store will hold a lottery sale for its “First Dream Lucky Bags” at the Ikebukuro Main Store and Funabashi Store from December 3 to 19, with 3 sets (6 people) to be awarded at the Ikebukuro Main Store and 2 sets (4 people) at the Funabashi Store.
In addition, as part of the “Win by Shopping at Tokyo Solamachi! Invitation Campaign for the Tokyo Skytree First Sunrise Special Event,” which will be held at Tokyo Solamachi and through Tobu Card from October 23 to November 30, 25 groups (50 people) will be selected by lottery to receive invitations.
In addition, 10 pairs (20 people) will be invited through the official Tokyo Mizumachi Instagram campaign, which will run from November 3 to 17.
Travel agencies and other providers will hold a lottery to sell 30 spots through the “EX Destination Reservation” service. The registration period runs from 12:00 p.m. on November 5 to 11:59 p.m. on November 26, and the price is 11,000 yen.
Hato Bus will also sell 40 spots for this package. In addition to viewing the first sunrise of the year, this package includes a New Year’s celebratory breakfast at the hotel, as well as a visit to a shrine and a stroll through Asakusa. The price is 24,000 yen for both adults and children. It includes admission tickets to the special observation deck (Sky Deck and Sky Corridor) and a 1,000-yen gift certificate for the “SKYTREE SHOP.”
In addition, to allow more people to enjoy the New Year’s views—especially in conjunction with events like the first shrine visit of the year—Tokyo Skytree will extend its operating hours during the year-end and New Year’s period. On December 28 and January 3, 2027, hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; from December 29 through 31, hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. On January 1 and 2, 2027, regular operating hours will be moved up to 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last admission is one hour before closing on all days.
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