Tokyo Skytree adds October photo service and Sorakara-chan greetings to its autumn program
A limited photo service runs on the Tembo Deck, and Sorakara-chan appears six times daily except on October 28.
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cotomono marche pop-up opens at Tokyo Solamachi October 1 through 21
The handmade accessory shop will be on basement level 3, East Yard, block 12. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
STAR WARS pop-up opens at Tokyo Solamachi October 3 through 27
The shop on floor 3, Tower Yard, block 6 will sell T-shirts, bags and key rings from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sylvanian Families pop-up opens at Solamachi on September 26
East Yard, floor 4, block 12 will host photo spots, a special display and original merchandise.
Working-vehicle photo event at Solamachi on September 21 to 23 and 26 to 27
Free participation from 10:00 to 18:00. Choose vehicle photos or a children's license card.
Solamachi's LOVOT store offers anniversary gifts through September 23
Purchase and social media gifts mark the store's second anniversary. Supplies are limited.
Chikyu no Niwa Solamachi pauses day passes on four autumn dates
The affected dates are October 1 and 19, and November 2 and 30, 2026.
M!LK CD purchase draw at Solamachi Hiroba on September 19–20
Sales run noon–7 p.m. on September 19 and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on September 20; prizes are limited.
Two Solamachi elevators reserved for eligible visitors September 19–22
East Yard block 9 will use dedicated operation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; September 23 is excluded.
Chikyu no Niwa Solamachi ends its summer fountain season
The Kids Garden Sea and Wind Area fountain stopped after September 14; no reopening date is set.
Sumida Aquarium holds SumiPen Cheers! on September 26–27
Keepers will introduce four penguins born this spring, at 3:30 p.m. each day by the floor 5 penguin pool.
Munyugurumi Patio opens a Solamachi pop-up on September 17–30
The character-goods shop will be at a special venue on floor 2, East Yard, block 9.
Jojoen bento pop-up comes to Solamachi on September 17–23
The temporary counter in West Yard, block 4, on floor 2 will open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Room of Curiosity pop-up opens at Solamachi on September 13
Fossils, minerals and craft kits will be on sale on floor 1 through November 3, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tokyo Skytree Town parking changes to 550 yen per 30 minutes for September 19–27
Mechanical bays A1–A5 retain the normal rate but do not operate on September 24 or 25.
Butterbear event opens at Solamachi September 12 with reservations for opening day
The third-floor shop runs through September 30; opening-day mini shows use a separate first-floor venue.
Solamachi game merchandise expands to two wagons in September
Wagon Shop II runs through November 4, with officially licensed PlayStation and game merchandise on the third floor.
Space Brothers exhibition 'Conclusion:' opens at Tokyo Solamachi on September 5
The exhibition looks back on the manga's 18-year story through the two paths of Mutta and Hibito.
Tokyo Solamachi starts its autumn sweets and gourmet fair on September 1
Shops across the complex will sell limited items featuring chestnuts, sweet potatoes, grapes and mushrooms through October 31.
Tokyo Solamachi displays a mikoshi and offers children's carrying sessions from September 12
With support from the local Koume 1-chome neighborhood association, lion dances and children's mikoshi sessions will take place on September 19 and 20.
Tokyo Solamachi refreshes its sweets pop-up area on October 1
Two spaces in second-floor Block 5 and the adjoining rest area are being remodeled, with Noix and POP UP MON·CREVE scheduled for October.
Shoe brand enchanted opens a limited Tokyo Solamachi shop on September 2
The pop-up will offer a range of sizes, colors and designs in East Yard through September 14.
FILA autumn-winter pop-up opens at Tokyo Solamachi on September 2
The shop will carry the 2026 autumn-winter collection and collaboration items through October 5.
Korean potato-bread shop Gamzabatt is coming to Tokyo Solamachi from September 15
The limited-time shop will open in Tower Yard on the second floor and run through September 30.
Yamagata food and Oku no Hosomichi fair comes to Tokyo Solamachi on September 5 and 6
The free two-day fair offers Yamagata juice samples and limited collaboration menus.
Norwegian Seafood Fest comes to Tokyo Skytree Town for three days from September 11
The fourth-floor Sky Arena will feature salmon, mackerel and herring dishes, with herring joining this year.
Tokyo Skytree Town Oktoberfest begins a 38-day run on September 19
Ten beers and German food will be served at the fourth-floor Sky Arena.
Solamachi Yokocho opens at Tokyo Skytree Town for four days from September 4
The fourth-floor Sky Arena will serve drinks and snacks supervised by actor Takuzo Kadono.
Aoiro Marche brings Mino and Mashiko ware to Tokyo Solamachi for September
The month-long pop-up will sell tableware for autumn dining on basement level 3 of the East Yard.
Curious George Ukiuki Market comes to Tokyo Solamachi from September 9
The fourth-floor pop-up will sell 85th-anniversary items and event-exclusive goods.
Seto Shuzo brings new Sakura Bloom sake to Tokyo Solamachi in September
The brewery will introduce four new releases at its month-long pop-up in the basement third-floor East Yard.
Kikyouya and Kyoto Seijuan join Tokyo Solamachi's September sweets pop-up
Kikyouya will appear from September 1 to 14, while Kyoto Seijuan will remain through September 30 at the second-floor Block 6 area.
Tokyo Skytree schedules Sorakara-chan greetings in lighting-inspired costumes for September
Three costumes inspired by the Iki, Miyabi, and Nobori lighting designs will appear during separate parts of the month.
Winnie the Pooh limited-time cafe opens at Tokyo Solamachi through October 25
The cafe marks the original work's 100th anniversary with themed food and merchandise; seats operate in 75-minute sessions and advance booking is recommended.
Coffee Butter Sand returns to Tokyo Solamachi through September 30
PRESS BUTTER SAND has brought back its coffee flavor after two years for a limited run at its Tokyo Solamachi shop.
Sumida Aquarium launches timed discount tickets valid through September 24
Advance tickets offer half-price admission for children at midday and group discounts for adults and high school students after 5 p.m.
Katanukiya at Tokyo Solamachi launches Chiikawa cutout baum cakes
Three ribbon-themed designs featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi are now available individually and as a set.
Maison de FLEUR at Tokyo Solamachi launches Shirotan collaboration on August 21
Eight items, including tote bags and pouch charms, will go on sale at the second-floor East Yard shop.
NATURAL KITCHEN & at Tokyo Solamachi launches autumn goods on August 18
Halloween, moon-viewing, and autumn-forest items are coming to the first-floor West Yard shop.
Mechakari Store opens at Tokyo Solamachi for five days from September 2
The fashion rental service's physical shop will sell items from brands including earth music&ecology.
Postal Museum's Posukuma summer event runs through September 23
The program combines original-art displays and animation screenings with a Tokyo Solamachi quiz rally and weekend workshops.
JASMINE THAI Deli opens at Tokyo Solamachi for a limited run
The Thai takeaway shop is open in the second-floor Food Marche through February 15, 2027.
The GiFT opens as a limited-time shop at Tokyo Solamachi on August 6
The second-floor shop will rotate its selection of domestic and international goods and sweets about every two weeks.
Sumida premium digital coupon B vouchers are now accepted at Tokyo Solamachi
Eligible stores accept the vouchers through January 17, 2027; some shops are excluded.
Tokyo Skytree will hold a morning yoga class 450 meters above ground on September 5
The 8:00 a.m. lesson in Tembo Galleria costs ¥5,600 including observation deck admission and is limited to 40 adults.
Sumida Aquarium starts summer study guides and hands-on programs
A free guide covers six species, while paid sessions and a daily goldfish craft run through September 14.
Sumida Heritage Museum traces Japanese aerial-fireworks technology through September 23
The special exhibition explores Japan's distinctive development of aerial fireworks through Meiji-era material and a Ryogoku Bridge print.
LATTEST MIZUMACHI switches to summer hours through September 30
The Tokyo Mizumachi cafe is now opening at 8:00 on weekdays and closing at 21:00 on weekends and holidays.
Tokyo Skytree will open its Ryoku no Zekkei summer program on July 14
The first-time summer program runs through September 9 with observatory decorations, a paid photo service, Sorakara-chan greetings, and special lighting.
Sumida Aquarium will open Sumisui Hanabi 2026 on July 14
The summer program runs through September 14 with ceiling projections above the penguin pool and a jellyfish wind-chime corridor.
Adcast opens an Oshiage real-estate office on July 2
A new local housing-search office has opened within walking distance of Tokyo Skytree.
Sumida Aquarium will change annual-pass cafe benefits from July 2
The current 100-yen drink and mini soft-serve offers end on July 1, with a 20% soft-drink discount starting the next day.
Four Food Marche shops at Tokyo Solamachi will move to temporary counters from June 22
Tokyo Skytree Town’s second-floor food zone has posted a long temporary-operations notice during renovation work.
Tsurutontan THE SKY TOKYO opened on the seventh floor of Tokyo Solamachi on June 5
A new udon restaurant with location-only menu items has joined the base of Tokyo Skytree.
KOKO HOTEL Residence Tokyo Oshiage is scheduled to open near Oshiage Station on July 16
A residence-style hotel with kitchens and washing machines is joining the Tokyo Skytree walking area.
Tokyo Solamachi outlines late-May closures and June temporary operations at Food Marche
Several second-floor food stores ended regular service on May 31, and some will reopen in temporary or event spaces in June.
Tokyo Skytree will host Chiikawa Starry Skytree and the Secret Island from July 10
Displays, special video, limited goods, and cafe items are scheduled from July 10 to October 31.
LOOK UP CAFE TOKYO SKYTREE opened on Tokyo Skytree’s 5th floor on May 22
A new cafe with an under-the-tower terrace and limited menu items has joined Tokyo Skytree in Oshiage.
BAKERY CAFE C is planned for Tokyo Solamachi’s 2nd floor
The bakery cafe centered on croissants, coffee, and cafe items is listed for West Yard 2F.
Tsurutontan THE SKY TOKYO is scheduled to open on Solamachi’s 7th floor on June 5
Tokyo Skytree Town’s new-shop notice lists the udon restaurant for East Yard 7F.