Tokyo Skytree Coloring Pages

The Tallest Free-Standing Tower in the World!

Tokyo Skytree in Sumida City, Tokyo, is the tallest free-standing tower in the world. Free-standing means it stands on its own legs without any wires pulling it up. It is so tall you can spot it right away from far away. Everyone loves it as a famous symbol of Tokyo!

The Story Behind the Name! A Big Tree Reaching for the Sky

The cool name "Tokyo Skytree" was picked by a big nationwide vote! People chose it from many ideas sent in by the public. It carries a sweet wish: "May this place grow dreams and hope for the future, just like a big tree growing tall toward the sky."

The Secret of 634 Meters! A Fun Wordplay Trick

The height of Tokyo Skytree is 634 meters. It has a fun secret you will remember easily! Long ago, the area around Tokyo Skytree was called "Musashi." You can play a Japanese number game with this name: "Mu" is 6, "Sa" is 3, and "Shi" is 4. That is why it was built to be 634 meters tall!

A Cool Shape That Changes from a Triangle to a Circle

If you look closely at Tokyo Skytree, you will see a cool secret. The bottom and the top are shaped differently! The bottom is a strong triangle. As it goes up, it slowly turns into a smooth round circle. It uses beautiful curved designs from old Japanese temples and castles. Its shape changes depending on where you look at it!

Strong Against Earthquakes! Made with Old Temple Secrets

Tokyo Skytree is super tall, but it is built to stay safe during earthquakes and strong winds. A big concrete pole runs right through the middle. The pole and the outer frame shake in different ways, which stops the shock of an earthquake! This cool trick comes from old Japanese wooden pagodas built long ago.

Up in the Clouds! Two Huge Observation Decks

Tokyo Skytree has two special decks where you can look out over the city. The Tembo Deck is 350 meters up. It has big glass windows that let you see all around! Even higher up at 450 meters is the Tembo Galleria. You can walk along a glass skywalk and feel like you are walking above the clouds!

Brightening the City! Colorful Lights at Night

At night, Tokyo Skytree lights up with colorful LED lights. It turns the night sky into a magical view! The lights have special colors, like light blue "Iki" for the Sumida River, purple "Miyabi," and orange "Nobori." It glows in many colors for holidays and special events. Watching it shine is so much fun!

A Special Color Called "Skytree White"

The white color of Tokyo Skytree is a special color you cannot find anywhere else. It is called "Skytree White!" It is based on a light bluish-white color used in old Japanese crafts. This special white looks bright against a blue sky, and it looks beautiful at sunset and at night!

An Important Job: Sending Out TV and Radio Signals

Tokyo Skytree is a fun place to visit, but it also has an important job as a broadcasting tower! It was built super tall so tall buildings would not block TV and radio signals. By sending signals high from the sky, it keeps sending important information to everyone, even during disasters!

Tokyo Solamachi: A Fun Place at the Bottom of the Tower

Right at the bottom of Tokyo Skytree, there is a big shopping area called Tokyo Solamachi. It has over 300 fun shops and restaurants! It also has a planetarium and an aquarium with cool sea creatures. It is a great place to shop and play with your family and friends!

How to Choose Colors: Tokyo Skytree White and Night Lights

When you color the tower, the main tip is to leave a lot of the white paper showing instead of coloring it all in. This makes it look like the real "Tokyo Skytree White." Just add a gently pressed very light blue or soft gray to the edges and shaded parts of the steel frame. Your white tower will look like it shines in the light!

If you want to draw Tokyo Skytree lit up at night, try using lots of bright colors! Color the steel frames with bright blues, purples, or oranges. Then, fill in the night sky around it with a deep dark blue or black.

How to Color the Cool Steel Frame (Truss Structure)

The best part of Tokyo Skytree is its cool steel frame that looks like a beautiful net. Make sure your colored pencil is nice and sharp. This helps you color inside the thin lines!

How to Make the Observation Decks Look 3D

The round "Tembo Deck" and "Tembo Galleria" stick out and are easy to spot on Tokyo Skytree. Color the glass windows of the decks with a slightly darker blue or light blue. Then, add a gray shadow along the bottom edge of the decks.

Show Distance with the City and Tokyo Skytree

If your coloring page has buildings and houses around Tokyo Skytree, try using dark and light colors to show distance. Color the buildings in front with slightly darker grays, beiges, and many fun colors to make it look lively. Then, color the wide sky with sky blue or a sunset orange.

Tips for Your Art Tools and Fun Ideas

You can make wonderful pictures by using the special features of your art tools. With colored pencils, press softly to layer your colors. You can make cool metal looks and smooth sky blendings! If you use watercolors, paint the big sky softly with lots of water. Then, use colored pencils for the thin steel frame to make it pop!

You do not have to use real colors. Feel free to color your picture any way you like!

The Secret Behind the 634-Meter Height

Tokyo Skytree is 634 meters tall. This number sounds like "Musashi," which is the old name for the area around Tokyo. That makes it easy to remember! It is proud to be the tallest free-standing broadcast tower in the world.

Made with Pagoda Technology

Right in the middle of Tokyo Skytree, there is a thick pole called a center column. It uses the same shake-reducing trick as traditional Japanese five-story pagodas. It combines this with modern technology to stay safe during big earthquakes.

A Special Color Called "Skytree White"

The steel frame of Tokyo Skytree is not just plain white. It uses a special color based on traditional Japanese light indigo, named "Skytree White." It has a tiny bit of soft blue mixed in, making it look super pretty against the blue sky.

Sparkling Night Lights

At night, it lights up in colorful ways depending on the season or day. You can enjoy many bright styles, like "Iki," a cool light blue inspired by the Sumida River, "Mabi," an elegant purple, and "Tachibana," a lively golden color.

Two Decks Where You Can Walk in the Sky

Tokyo Skytree has the Tembo Deck at 350 meters high and the Tembo Galleria at 450 meters high. In the Tembo Galleria, you walk inside a glass tube walkway. It feels just like you are taking a walk in the sky!