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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Free to walk the island and beach
- Hours
- Park and beach 24 hours; malls usually roughly 10:00–21:00
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 3 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Beach
- Odaiba Kaihin — sand and bridge views; no swimming
- Fuji TV observatory
- The sphere on Kenzo Tange's building — paid
- Gundam
- Statue by DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, nearly 20 m
- Getting there
- Yurikamome from Shimbashi ≈ 15 minutes, or Rinkai line
- Best time
- Sunset and the evening bridge lights
Key facts
Man-madeisland in Tokyo Bay, greatly expanded in the late 20th century
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en.wikipedia1850sbattery islands ('daiba') were built here — hence the name
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en.wikipediaRainbow Bridgelinks Odaiba with central Tokyo
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en.wikipediaFuji TVthe broadcaster's headquarters, designed by Kenzo Tange
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en.wikipedia≈ 20 mheight of the Gundam statue at DiverCity
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en.wikipediaStatue of Libertya replica by the beach, facing the bridge
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en.wikipediaYurikamomedriverless line from Shimbashi over the Rainbow Bridge
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en.wikipediaNo swimmingit's a city beach — swimming is banned
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en.wikipediaWhat is Odaiba?
Odaiba is a large man-made island in Tokyo Bay, across the Rainbow Bridge. Its name comes from 'daiba' — battery islands built here in the 1850s; in the late 20th century the island was expanded and turned into a district of leisure, offices and malls.
It's one of the few places in Tokyo where you can walk right down to the bay on sand. There's a city beach with views of the bridge and skyline, a Statue of Liberty replica, the futuristic Fuji TV building with its sphere observatory, a life-size Gundam robot statue, the Miraikan science museum and Sega Joypolis.
How the island works
The prettiest spot is Odaiba Kaihin park and beach: waterside paths, sand and a view of the Rainbow Bridge. Nearby are the Statue of Liberty replica and the Aqua City and Decks Tokyo Beach malls, home to Joypolis, Madame Tussauds and Legoland Discovery Center.
Further south, by DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, stands the Gundam statue, about 20 m tall. The island is big — the Yurikamome is handy for getting between areas. Each museum and attraction sets its own prices and hours — check their websites.
What to see and do
- Odaiba Kaihin beach with Rainbow Bridge views.
- The Statue of Liberty replica by the water.
- The Fuji TV building and its sphere observatory.
- The Gundam statue at DiverCity.
- Miraikan — science and technology museum.
- Sega Joypolis and mall entertainment.
How to get to Odaiba
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- Yurikamome from Shimbashi — driverless train over the Rainbow Bridge, about 15 minutes to Odaiba-kaihinkoen.
- Rinkai line — to Tokyo Teleport station, linked to the JR network.
- From Toyosu — the same Yurikamome, about 15 minutes.
- Water bus — from Asakusa and Hamarikyu.
- On foot across the Rainbow Bridge — a walkway with bay views.
Day or evening
| Dayyou are here | A walk on the sand | White against the sky | Open | Crisp views |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | Sunset over the bay | Lit up | Some close | City lights |
How long do you need?
Allow 3 hours for Odaiba: the beach, the Statue of Liberty, Fuji TV and the Gundam. With Miraikan or Joypolis, half a day.
Come in the afternoon and stay until sunset, when the bridge lights up. From here it's easy to carry on to teamLab Planets in neighbouring Toyosu.
Is Odaiba worth visiting?
Yes: it's a different Tokyo — by the water, with a beach, a bridge and sunsets, and the driverless train ride is fun in itself.
The YesGo take: the island is big and in places feels like one giant mall, with long distances between sights. Pick 2–3 places in advance and arrive for sunset.
Before you go: checklist
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Tokyo Bay in a day
Hamarikyu Gardens in the morning, Odaiba in the afternoon, and teamLab Planets in Toyosu in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Hamarikyu Gardens1 h · ¥300; over-65s ¥150
- 60 min walk from the previous stopOdaibayou are here3 h · free; museums and observatory paid
- 40 min walk from the previous stopteamLab Planets1 h 30 min · from ¥3,800, timed entry
3 places · about 7 h 10 min with walks · 100 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
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How to do it right
- The front car of the Yurikamome has the best bridge view.
- Arrive for sunset.
- No swimming at the beach.
- Use the Yurikamome between areas.
- Nearby: teamLab Planets in Toyosu.
Questions
How do I get to Odaiba?
On the driverless Yurikamome from Shimbashi, about 15 minutes, or the Rinkai line.
Can you swim at Odaiba?
No, swimming is banned at the city beach.
Where is the Gundam statue?
By the DiverCity Tokyo Plaza mall.
Is there an entry fee?
Walking around is free; the Fuji TV observatory, museums and attractions charge.
Where's the best Rainbow Bridge view?
From Odaiba Kaihin beach and park.
Can you walk across the Rainbow Bridge?
Yes, there's a pedestrian walkway.
How long do you need?
3 hours, or half a day with a museum.
Is teamLab Planets on Odaiba?
No, it's in neighbouring Toyosu, on the same Yurikamome line.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia: Odaiba — island, name origin, attractions, beach, transport
- Travel guides — journey times, Yurikamome tips, sunset (unofficial)
- OSM — Odaiba Kaihin park coordinates; Wikidata Q211861
- YesGo general facts for Japan — transport
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