# Taxi from Asakusa (Sensō-ji) to Tokyo Skytree

A taxi from Asakusa (Sensō-ji) to Tokyo Skytree costs about ¥1,100 on a weekday and ¥1,300 at night (2.1 km, about 8 min). From the official Tokyo taxi tariff in force since 20 April 2026, checked 5 November 2026.

Worked out from the Tokyo tariff in force from 20 April 2026. Status: Verified. 2.1 km, about 8 min by the quickest road route.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | ¥1,100 | – | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | ¥1,100 | – | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | ¥1,300 | – | Late-night fare (22:00–5:00) |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | ¥1,100 | – | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Standard fare, includes the first 1 km: ¥500 ([source](https://wwwtb.mlit.go.jp/kanto/content/000369955.pdf))
- Standard fare: 1.18 km, 6.7 min in slow traffic: ¥979 ([source](https://wwwtb.mlit.go.jp/kanto/content/000369955.pdf))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −¥431 ([source](https://wwwtb.mlit.go.jp/kanto/content/000369955.pdf))
- Meter steps of 100.00 (a started step counts): ¥52 ([source](https://wwwtb.mlit.go.jp/kanto/content/000369955.pdf))
- Total, typical traffic: ¥1,100

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Asakusa (Sensō-ji).** Sensō-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and the Kaminarimon gate, on the Sumida River in the old east of the city.
- **Drop-off: Tokyo Skytree.** The 634 m broadcasting tower in Sumida ward, with the Solamachi shops at its foot, across the river from Asakusa.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Asakusa (Sensō-ji) to Tokyo Skytree?

About ¥1,100 on a weekday in the daytime, for 2.1 km (about 8 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: ¥500 to start, then ¥431 per km.

### Which surcharges apply?

None on a weekday in the daytime.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

Weekday rush hour: about ¥1,100; Night: about ¥1,300; Weekend afternoon: about ¥1,100.

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- [Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo Skytree](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/hnd-to-skytree/index.md)
- [Tokyo Station (Marunouchi) to Asakusa (Sensō-ji)](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/tokyo-station-to-asakusa/index.md)
- [Ginza to Asakusa (Sensō-ji)](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/ginza-to-asakusa/index.md)
- [Haneda Airport (HND) to Asakusa (Sensō-ji)](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/hnd-to-asakusa/index.md)
- [Asakusa (Sensō-ji) to Narita Airport (NRT)](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/asakusa-to-nrt/index.md)
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- [Tokyo Station (Marunouchi) to Odaiba (Aqua City)](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/tokyo-station-to-odaiba/index.md)
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- [Shinjuku Station (west exit) to Ikebukuro Station](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/shinjuku-to-ikebukuro/index.md)
- [Shibuya Crossing to Roppongi Hills](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/shibuya-to-roppongi/index.md)
- [Shibuya Crossing to Tokyo Tower](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/shibuya-to-tokyo-tower/index.md)
- [Ginza to Tsukiji Outer Market](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/ginza-to-tsukiji/index.md)
- [Ueno Station to Akihabara](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/ueno-to-akihabara/index.md)
- [Shinagawa Station to Odaiba (Aqua City)](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/shinagawa-to-odaiba/index.md)

The full tariff: [Tokyo taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Asakusa (Sensō-ji) to Tokyo Skytree, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/jp/tokyo/asakusa-to-skytree/ (checked 5 November 2026)