architects went even bigger and the Skytree was certified as the world's tallest tower by Guinness World Records when it ...

Tokyo’s Skytree soars 634 metres upwards ... architects went even bigger and the Skytree was certified as the world’s tallest tower by Guinness World Records when it opened in 2012.

Tokyo (AFP) – Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres (2,080 feet ... bigger and the Skytree was certified as the world's tallest tower by Guinness World Records when it opened in 2012.

Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres (2,080 feet) upwards, giving spectacular views of the Japanese megalopolis and -- on a clear day -- the majestic Mount Fuji. The structure is an ever-present ...

That's because the tower lights up beautifully, and often in multiple colors depending on when you visit. You'll also encounter stunning vistas from atop Tokyo SkyTree, a much taller tower located ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I am a Manhattan-based luxury travel and real estate writer. Taller than the 533-meter high CN Tower and Kuala Lumpur Tower (421 meters ...