# VR Observation Scopes At the Tokyo Skytree, Exclusive VR Experiences Will Be Offered on Rainy Days By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-25 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-skytree References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/06/25/tokyo-skytree-to-install-vr-viewer-for-rainy-days/) & [tokyo-skytree.jp](http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/press/post-94.html) The Tokyo Skytree is hoping to use virtual reality technology as a way to keep guests coming to visit it year-round. The Skytree has a 495-meter-high observation deck that offers stunning views of the surrounding area, but many tourists deterred from visiting the deck on anything other than a clear day. As a solution to this, the Tokyo Skytree has plans to implement a special virtual reality viewing experience exclusively on days with poor weather conditions. The VR experience will simulate what it's like to look from the observation deck on a perfectly clear day. Considering that there are many tall tourist destinations that also suffer from a lack of foot traffic on days that are cloudy, rainy or foggy, these kinds of exclusive virtual reality experiences have the potential to make a trip worthwhile. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Experiences:** Creating virtual reality experiences for tourists on days with poor weather conditions. - **Weather-responsive VR:** Using virtual reality technology to simulate clear weather conditions on days with poor visibility. - **Enhancing Visitor Experiences:** Improving tourist attraction foot traffic by offering exclusive virtual reality experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism and Travel:** Implementing virtual reality technology to attract more visitors to tourist destinations on days with unfavorable weather conditions. - **Entertainment:** Developing virtual reality experiences that enhance entertainment offerings at tourist attractions affected by weather conditions. - **Technology and Innovation:** Exploring disruptive innovations in virtual reality to create unique and immersive experiences in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telepresence-observation-pavilion.md) - [Metaverse-Based Virtual Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-the-ride.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [Historic AR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience.md) - [VR Horror Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draculas-hotel.md) - [Mixed-Reality Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-theme-park.md) - [Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtadium.md) - [Scan-to-VR Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teleport-by-varjo.md) - [Metaverse Tech Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-demo-vr.md)