How to Get from Shimbashi Station to Tokyo Skytree

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How Far Is It from Shimbashi Station to Tokyo Skytree? How to Get from Shimbashi Station to Tokyo Skytree?

The journey from Shimbashi Station to Tokyo Skytree is approximately 8-10 km. The fastest train options take about 25 to 35 minutes, involving a transfer at Oshiage Station or nearby hubs, offering a convenient way to reach one of Tokyo's most iconic landmarks.

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Transfer · 25m - 35m

¥270 - ¥340
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Direct · 20m - 30m

¥3,500 - ¥5,000
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Shimbashi Station → Tokyo Skytree(Train)

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Operators Price Duration Routes Features
JR Yamanote Line + Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line ¥340 30m Shimbashi Station (JR) -> Otemachi Station (Transfer) -> Oshiage Station (Skytree) Reliable Frequent service
Toei Asakusa Line (Direct) ¥280 25m Shimbashi Station -> Oshiage Station (Direct) Fastest No transfers
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line + Toei Asakusa Line ¥270 32m Shimbashi Station -> Asakusa Station (Transfer) -> Oshiage Station Good alternative Sightseeing en route

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Toei

Toei Asakusa Line

Departure: Shimbashi Station
Arrival: Oshiage Station
Duration: 25m
Price: ¥280

Shimbashi Station to Tokyo Skytree Travel Tips

Use IC Cards

Use a Suica or Pasmo card to avoid buying individual tickets at each transfer; it makes navigating the Tokyo subway system seamless.

Exit for Skytree

Once you arrive at Oshiage Station, follow the clear 'Tokyo Skytree' signage to reach the tower base directly.

Booking Tickets

If you plan to visit the observation deck, book tickets online in advance to avoid long queues, especially on weekends.

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Tokyo
| 0.15km from city center

With a stay at Hotel LiVEMAX ASAKUSA SKY FRONT in Tokyo (Sumida), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Tokyo Skytree and 7 minutes from Tokyo Dome. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Tokyo Imperial Palace and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Nippon Budokan.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and pay movies provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Ueno/Asakusa
Tokyo
| 0.22km from city center

With a stay at THE BONDS HOTEL TOKYO in Tokyo (Sumida), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tokyo Skytree and Sensoji Temple. This apartment is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ueno Park and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Tokyo Dome.

This apartment offers designated smoking areas.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.

Tokyo
| 0.22km from city center

Discover all that Sumida Ward has to offer during your stay at MEET INN SKYtree.

For extra convenience free laundry service (on-site) are available at the property as well.

A free parking lot is available at the property.

Tokyo
| 0.23km from city center

Welcome to our guesthouse located in the heart of Tokyo, just a two-minute walk from Oshiage Station and very close to the Skytree. Each of our rooms is a private suite, allowing you to fully enjoy your personal space. Combining modern design with exceptional comfort, the room is equipped with a double bed, comfortably accommodating 2 guests. The suites include kitchen facilities complete with basic cooking utensils and high-quality dinnerware. The bathrooms are equipped with both a shower and a bathtub to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Additionally, each room has a separate toilet, achieving true separation of wet and dry areas. Moreover, the rooms are fitted with a modern washing machine and ample storage space, providing convenience for longer stays.

Tokyo
| 0.23km from city center

YMK Oshiage 3A is located in Tokyo, just a 2-minute walk from Oshiage Station and 4 minutes on foot from Tokyo Skytree. The apartment provides free Wi-Fi and is close to Kamejimashogakko Memorial Park (less than 1 km) and the Tobacco & Salt Museum (about 11 minutes on foot). Ushijima and Kofukuji Temple are within easy walking distance, making it a great base for exploring local culture.

This apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with city views. It is air-conditioned and includes a washing machine. The bathroom has both a shower and a bathtub, along with premium toiletries from the well-known Japanese brand DHC (shampoo, conditioner, and body wash). For added comfort, the toilet is separate from the bathroom, providing a dry and wet area separation.

Popular points of interest nearby include Sumida Cultural Museum, Tsukada Kobo, and Kameido Tenjin, all within walking distance. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 27 km from the property.

Tokyo Skytree
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Tokyo Skytree

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