This is the fourth vlog of our trip Visiting Tokyo Japan in September 2015 and features the Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Aquarium, Edo-Tokyo Museum and a Sumo match in Ryogoku.
TOKYO SKYTREE
The Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is a 634-meter tall television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo that offers spectacular panoramic views of the city from two enclosed observation decks. This Tower is the tallest building in Japan and the second tallest structure in the world. The lower Tembo Deck is 350 meters high (50 meters higher than The Shard) and spans over three floors. Whilst the top floor is completely glazed, the middle floor houses the souvenir shop and restaurant and the lower floor features a vertigo-inducing glass floor. The lower observation deck is connected to its 100 meters higher brother, the Tembo Gallery, by a separate set of elevators. Also known as the World Highest Skywalk, this sloping ramp spirals its way up to a height of 451.2 meters and promises dizzying views of the Kanto Region. Access to the lower observation deck costs 2060 yen (currently 11£). Tickets to the top observation deck are sold separately and will set you back an additional 1030 yen (currently 5£).
SUMIDA AQUARIUM
The Tokyo Skytree is built on top of a large shopping complex which contains one of the best Aquariums, I ever had the pleasure of visiting. This moderately sized and beautifully designed Aquarium houses over 10 000 Sea Creatures. The Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館) is located on the fifth and sixth floor of the Tokyo Solomachi Shopping Center. The centerpiece of the aquarium is a 350 000 litre penguin enclosure. This tank designed with almost no visible supports is a masterpiece. Entrance to the Aquarium costs 2050 yen (currently 11£).
EDO TOKYO MUSEUM
The Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館) is housed in a crassly modern and very unique building. It’s permanent exhibition features beautifully crafted models, life-sized figures and vehicles that illustrate how Tokyo has developed since 1869. It is a wonderful introduction to the culture and life in Tokyo. In addition various special exhibitions are held on a monthly basis. Tickets to the permanent exhibition cost 600 yen (currently 1£).
A SUMO MATCH AT THE KOKUGIKAN
Sumo – a Japanese style of wrestling and originally a performance aimed to entertain Shinto Deities – is Japan’s National Sport. Sumo Tournaments are held six times a year. The best way to fully grasped the beauty of Sumo is to attend a Sumo Tournament at the Kokugikan. The Kokugikan, Tokyo’s Sumo Stadium, seats over 10 000 visitors and hosts three of the six sumo tournaments (in January, May and September). In order to acquire tickets to a Sumo Match, you will need to contact the official vendor through buysumotickets.com. Alternatively, if you are lucky, you might be able to find a couple of tickets in a local convenient store. I will be writing a detailed Blogpost about buying Sumo Tickets and attending the match very soon.
The video was filmed in September 2015
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