Tokyo wears four distinct looks from the Skytree. Use seasons to shape your plan, photos, and pairings nearby.

Sakura and Skytree

Season at a Glance

Season	When	Light & Atmosphere	What Pops in Frame	Timing Sweet Spot
Sakura	late Mar–early Apr	Pastel skies, soft haze	Pink riverside lines at Sumida	Golden hour + blue hour
Summer	Jul–Aug	Hazy heat, thunder moods	Electric nights, storm clouds	Late night for neon
Autumn	Oct–Nov	Clearer air, warm tones	Red maples, ginkgo rows	Late afternoon sun
Winter	Dec–Feb	Crisp, low humidity	Mt. Fuji silhouettes	Morning, post-cold front

Forecast hack: after a rainy cold front the next morning often delivers the cleanest horizons.

Sakura Playbook (late Mar–early Apr)

Frame pink rows along the Sumida from Tembo Deck facing northwest.
Pair with a riverside stroll for ground-level blooms.

Sumida blossoms

One-Hour Sakura Plan

15:30 Sumida Park portraits  
16:15 Walk to Azumabashi bridge frames  
17:00 Skytree Deck entry  
17:30 Golden hour blossoms from above → blue hour city grid

Wind and Petal Fall

Breezy days shed petals fast. If a front is coming, go a day earlier.

Autumn Colors (Oct–Nov)

Golden ginkgo and red maples dot temple compounds and park rows. Look for warm side light.

Autumn view

Color Finder Table

Area	What to Look For	Deck Orientation
Ueno–Yanaka	Temple canopies, patchwork parks	West–northwest
Sumida Park	Riverside rows, boats	North–west
Asakusa	Pagoda roofs among reds	West

Winter Fuji (Dec–Feb)

The clearest air brings the highest Fuji odds. Bring a mid-tele lens or phone zoom.

Snowy Fuji

Fuji Quick-Check

Northerly winds after a front
Low PM2.5 readings
Morning slots before heat haze builds

Summer Nights (Jul–Aug)

Hazy days, electric nights. Lean into reflections and long exposures.

Night Recipe

Neon grid: ISO 400–800, f/4–5.6, 1/5–1/10s (brace)  
River reflections: ISO 100, f/8, 10–20s (tripod from bridge)

Seasonal Checklist

Check forecast + air quality
Match slot to seasonal perk
Pack cloth to fight glass glare
Plan a ground pairing (park, temple, river)

What if weather flips?

Shift to late-night neon or moody rain reflections. Blue hour still balances detail and color even under clouds.

Tokyo Skytree Seasons – Sakura to Winter Fuji