Best Tokyo Skytree Photo Spots – Day & Night

From classic bridge frames to mirror-like river reflections, these are the angles that deliver. Bring a microfiber cloth and a dark hoodie — glass is everywhere.

Top Locations (Day & Night)

1. Azumabashi Bridge – red rails, wide river, tower centered.
2. Jukkenbashi Bridge – tighter framing at night.
3. Sumida Park – seasonal colors; cherry blossoms in spring.
4. Oshiage rooftops – lines and patterns.
5. Street-level leading lines – alleys looking up.
6. Tembo Deck – blue hour panoramas.

60-Minute Photo Route

Start: Sumida Park (golden hour)  
→ Azumabashi (sunset)  
→ Jukkenbashi (blue hour long exposures)  
Finish: Deck interiors (night grid)

Gear & Setup

• Phone with night mode or camera with fast prime (f/1.8–2.8).
• Small rubber lens hood (for glass shots).
• Mini tripod or wrist strap; 2-second timer.

Lens Choices

Anti-Glare Tricks

• Wear a dark hoodie; press against glass to kill reflections.
• Cup the lens with your hand/hood to block ambient light.
• Kill nearby screen brightness and watch out for neon signage.

Long exposure on bridges: stabilize on the rail, use a 2s timer; mind pedestrians and cyclists.

Exposure Recipes

Blue hour cityscape: ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/10s  
Night skyline (handheld): ISO 1600, f/2.8, 1/60s  
River reflection (tripod): ISO 100, f/8, 10–20s

Composition Playbook

• Use rails/paths as leading lines to anchor the tower.
• Frame-within-a-frame using alleys or overhangs.
• Embrace negative space for minimalist night shots.