TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a variety of summer events for visitors of all ages under the banner "TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Summer Vacation Event 2026," running from July 10 (Fri) to August 31 (Mon), 2026. Directly connected to Oshiage Station and Tokyoskytree Station, the complex offers a cool indoor environment alongside exciting outdoor activities. During the summer vacation period, Tokyo Skytree's observation deck hours are also extended so visitors can enjoy the tower from morning through night.
Summer Beer Garden & BBQ Park
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Summer BeerFesta 2026: A Lawn BBQ Park Under the Tower
A popular summer beer garden returns to the 4th-floor Sky Arena at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN. Themed around "a lawn under the tower where you can play and cool off," the venue is equipped with mist stations throughout to combat the summer heat. Guests can enjoy hands-free BBQ with all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink plans, along with food menus inspired by Japanese and international beers across five booths — from global cuisines to shaved ice and chilled sweets. Play equipment for children is set up on-site, making it suitable for families.
Period: June 12 (Fri) – August 30 (Sun), 2026
Hours:
- Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Weekends & holidays: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Last order: Food by 9:00 PM (Fri & Sat: 9:30 PM), Drinks by 9:30 PM
- Course reception (all days): 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 4F Sky Arena
Note: On July 25 (Sat), the day of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, the venue will operate under a special plan.
Traditional Summer Festivals at Tokyo Solamachi
(1) Sumida Ward Folk Dance Festival
The Soramachi Hiroba plaza hosts the community-led Sumida Ward Folk Dance Festival, where a traditional Bon Odori yagura (drum tower) is set up at the base of TOKYO SKYTREE. The event is free and open to all who want to join in the dancing.
Period: August 1 (Sat) – 3 (Mon), 2026
Hours: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 1F Soramachi Hiroba
Admission: Free
Organizer: Sumida Ward
(2) Tokyo Solamachi Summer Festival
Running on the same dates as the folk dance festival, the Tokyo Solamachi Summer Festival brings popular tenants out to the Soramachi Hiroba as food stalls, offering special summer menus and drinks. Additional festival activities are held inside the 1F Soramachi Shōtengai shopping arcade as well.
Period: August 1 (Sat) – 3 (Mon), 2026
Hours: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (food stall hours may vary by vendor)
Venue: TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 1F Soramachi Hiroba & Soramachi Shōtengai
Kids' Summer Activities
(1) Soramachi Kids' Ennichi (Traditional Festival Stalls)
Classic Japanese festival game stalls line the 2nd-floor South Terrace, featuring rubber ball scooping, yo-yo balloon fishing, and ring toss — evoking the nostalgic atmosphere of an old-school shitamachi summer festival. Fun for the whole family.
Period: July 25 (Sat) – August 11 (Tue/Holiday), 2026
Hours:
- Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM / Holidays: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- July 25 (Sat): 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- August 1 (Sat) – August 3 (Mon): 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 2F South Terrace
Fee: ¥500 per turn
Note: The content, location, and hours of some stalls may vary by day.
(3) Big Insect Exhibition in TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN – "Insects Are Friends! Life in Japan"
Space 634 on the 5th floor of Tokyo Solamachi hosts this immersive insect exhibition. Highlights include the "Forest of Encounters," where visitors can touch live beetles and stag beetles, as well as live specimens of Hercules beetles and other rare insects from around the world. The exhibition also introduces silkworms that supported Japan's modern industry, giant Paraponera ants, and unusual cockroach species. Specimen workshops, craft classes, and other activities perfect for summer school projects are held regularly throughout the run.
Period: July 11 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (August 7–15: until 8:00 PM; final day closes at 5:00 PM)
Venue: Tokyo Solamachi 5F Space 634
Tokyo Skytree Summer Events
Extended Observation Deck Hours
During the summer vacation period, Tokyo Skytree extends its observation deck hours.
9:00 AM – 10:30 PM:
July 18 (Sat)–20 (Mon/Holiday), 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun); August 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), 10 (Mon), 16 (Sun), 22 (Sat)
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Weekdays):
July 21 (Tue)–24 (Fri), 27 (Mon)–31 (Fri); August 3 (Mon)–7 (Fri), 17 (Mon)–21 (Fri)
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM:
August 11 (Tue/Holiday)–15 (Sat)
On July 25 (Sat) due to the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, regular admission is split into two sessions: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Advance ticket purchase via the official website (https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/ticket/) is strongly recommended.
(1) Cool Summer Views in TOKYO SKYTREE
Summer motifs including goldfish, lanterns, and wind chimes decorate the observation deck to evoke the atmosphere of a Japanese summer. Refreshing limited-edition drinks will also be available. Full details will be announced as they are confirmed.
Period: July 14 (Tue) – September 9 (Wed), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck
(2) Sorakara-chan Limited-Time Greeting
The official TOKYO SKYTREE mascot Sorakara-chan appears in a summer sunflower-pattern yukata to greet visitors at the Tembo Deck.
Period: July 14 (Tue) – August 31 (Mon), 2026
Times: 10:30 AM / 12:00 PM / 1:30 PM / 3:00 PM / 4:30 PM / 6:00 PM
Venue: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck Floor 350 / 4F Entrance Floor (6:00 PM session only)
The 6:00 PM session on July 25 (Sat) is not held due to the Sumida River Fireworks Festival special operations.
(3) Chiikawa Collaboration Event: "Chiikawa ☆ Starry Skytree and the Secret Island"
Popular character "Chiikawa" returns for a second collaboration event at TOKYO SKYTREE — three years after the first. The event features decorations and displays steeped in the Chiikawa world, photo spots with beloved characters, limited-edition merchandise and café menu items, special footage screened on the giant window "SKYTREE ROUND THEATER," and special lighting designed to evoke each character.
Period: July 10 (Fri) – October 31 (Sat), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck, Tembo Galleria, and more
Attractions Inside TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN
(1) Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku in TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN
Fireworks Welcome Dome
Before each planetarium show, a photography-permitted fireworks display is projected across the dome. Visitors can enjoy a fantastical fireworks experience in the cool, comfortable dome even on the hottest days.
Period: July 17 (Fri) – August 31 (Mon), 2026
Screening time: 5–10 minutes before each main show
Admission: Free (regular planetarium admission required)
New Show: "Looking for Shooting Stars feat. BUMP OF CHICKEN"
This new program explores shooting stars — from seasonal stargazing and how to spot meteor showers, to the cosmic origins of meteors. The Perseids and other meteor showers fill the dome as BUMP OF CHICKEN's music accompanies the journey.
Period: From July 3 (Fri), 2026
For details, see the official website: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/bumpofchicken/?hall=tenku
Shop Fair: "Summer Night Blue — Blue that Shimmers with Stars"
The gift shop "Gallery Planetaria" hosts a fair themed on "the blue of a starry summer night," gathering blue-toned items from the collection.
Period: July 17 (Fri) – September 3 (Thu), 2026
Venue: Gallery Planetaria inside Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku
Planetarium location & hours:
- TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 7F
- Weekdays: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM / Weekends & holidays: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
(2) Sumida Aquarium
Sumida Aquarium has summer-exclusive events planned for this year, including a pool debut for baby penguins born in spring. Details will be announced on the official website as they are confirmed.
Official website: https://www.sumida-aquarium.com/index.html
(3) Postal Museum
"Tiny and Cute Exhibition"
The museum's collection includes miniature reproductions of everyday post office operations. This exhibition showcases these models alongside a collection of small-format stamps from around the world, in cooperation with the NPO Japan Philatelic Society.
Period: May 16 (Sat) – July 20 (Mon/Holiday), 2026
"Posukuma and Summer Vacation 2026"
The beloved bear postal mascot "Posukuma" and friends visit the Postal Museum for an event featuring original artwork displays, greeting sessions, letter-writing workshops, and even a radio calisthenics session with Posukuma. For details on related events, check the official website: https://www.postalmuseum.jp/
Period: August 1 (Sat) – September 23 (Wed/Holiday), 2026
Postal Museum information:
- Location: TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN 9F
- Closed: Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last admission 5:00 PM)
- Admission: Adults ¥300 / Elementary, middle & high school students ¥150 (Free for preschool children and visitors with a disability certificate and their caregivers)
