The Tokyo Skytree is a television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. It is the centerpiece of the Tokyo Skytree Town in the Sumida City Ward, not far away from Asakusa. With a height of 634 meters , it is the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world at the time of its completion. A large shopping complex with an aquarium is located at its base.br br Why is Tokyo Skytree famous?br Image result for Tokyo Sky treebr 4d. Why is it so Tall? With a whopping height of 634 meters, Tokyo Skytree was recognized as the world's tallest tower by Guinness World Records on November 11, 2011. It took over the function of Tokyo's central radio tower, a position formerly held by Tokyo Tower since 1958.br #shorts #short #tokyoskytree #tokyocity #tokyo #touristattraction #touristguide #touristplace br br What is the Tokyo Skytree made of?br Image result for Tokyo Sky treebr The structure of the tower is made of steel and reinforced concrete. The tower was constructed with extremely strong steel tubes around a central concrete column, two pieces are structurally separated from each other in the middle section of the tower.br br Is Tokyo Skytree the tallest tower in the world?br Thus, the 634 meter structure of TOKYO SKYTREE was recognized by the Guinness World Records Company on November 17, 2011 as the tallest tower in the world.br br Is Tokyo Skytree free?br The free observation decks are located on the 45th floor of their respective towers and offer views from 202 meters above the ground. From the Tocho it is possible to see Meiji Jingu, Tokyo Tower, the Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji.br br Is Tokyo Skytree the tallest tower in the world?br Thus, the 634 meter structure of TOKYO SKYTREE was recognized by the Guinness World Records Company on November 17, 2011 as the tallest tower in the world.br br Is Tokyo Tower or Skytree better?br Tokyo Tower is great if you want a closer view of the city and feel the history of Japan. Tokyo SkyTree, on the other hand, is better if you want to experience modern technology and go for some shopping afterward.br br Can you go inside the Tokyo Skytree?br A visit to the Tokyo Skytree starts on the 4th floor where the tickets for the first observation deck (but not for the second deck) are sold. A fast and smooth elevator ride takes visitors to the top floor of the first observation deck where tickets for the second observation deck can be purchased.br br How is Tokyo Skytree earthquake proof?br The Skytree Tower in Tokyo is the second tallest building in the world. It is built in a 'neofuturistic' style that incorporates some elements of the traditional Japanese pagoda, and includes a central pillar attached to seismic dampers that can together absorb the energy of an earthquake.br br Is Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree the same?br Tokyo Tower has been a symbol of Japan since it began overlooking Tokyo in 1958. In 2012, a new symbol of Japan took form with the completion of Tokyo Skytree.