India, Oct. 14 -- In Tokyo, a turn down an unassuming street can lead to a centuries-old shrine, and a train ride can shift the city from neon-lit avenues to serene residential lanes. Seen from above, however, its many layers begin to make sense.

That is the view from TOKYO SKYTREE, the 634-metre landmark that has become a defining feature of the Tokyo skyline. Opened in 2012 primarily as a broadcasting tower, it now offers visitors an extraordinary way to experience the capital from above.

The view begins at the Tembo Deck, where vast glass windows stretch around the observation floor. Look down and the Sumida River threads through the city; look out and Tokyo's skyline extends towards the horizon. On clear days, Mount Fuji makes an a...