# Odaiba, Tokyo > Odaiba is a man-made island in Tokyo Bay across the Rainbow Bridge. It has a city beach (no swimming) with bridge and skyline views, a Statue of Liberty replica, the Fuji TV building with its sphere observatory, a Gundam statue nearly 20 m tall and shopping malls. Strolling is free. It's about 15 minutes on the driverless Yurikamome train from Shimbashi. Go towards sunset. Web page: https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/odaiba - City: [Tokyo](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo), Japan - YesGo score: 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 3 h - Opening hours: Park and beach 24 hours; malls usually roughly 10:00–21:00 - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free to walk the island and beach - 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 - Coordinates: 35.63108, 139.77735 - Facts checked: 09.11.2026 ## Key facts - **Man-made** — island in Tokyo Bay, greatly expanded in the late 20th century (source: en.wikipedia) - **1850s** — battery islands ('daiba') were built here — hence the name (source: en.wikipedia) - **Rainbow Bridge** — links Odaiba with central Tokyo (source: en.wikipedia) - **Fuji TV** — the broadcaster's headquarters, designed by Kenzo Tange (source: en.wikipedia) - **≈ 20 m** — height of the Gundam statue at DiverCity (source: en.wikipedia) - **Statue of Liberty** — a replica by the beach, facing the bridge (source: en.wikipedia) - **Yurikamome** — driverless line from Shimbashi over the Rainbow Bridge (source: en.wikipedia) - **No swimming** — it's a city beach — swimming is banned (source: en.wikipedia) ## What 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**. > **Arrive in style** The driverless Yurikamome train from Shimbashi loops round and crosses the Rainbow Bridge — sit in the front car to look ahead. Head back on the Rinkai line or a water bus to Asakusa. You can't swim at Odaiba's beach, but you can walk on the sand and watch the sunset. ## 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 1. **Yurikamome from Shimbashi** — driverless train over the Rainbow Bridge, about 15 minutes to Odaiba-kaihinkoen. 2. **Rinkai line** — to Tokyo Teleport station, linked to the JR network. 3. **From Toyosu** — the same Yurikamome, about 15 minutes. 4. **Water bus** — from Asakusa and Hamarikyu. 5. **On foot across the Rainbow Bridge** — a walkway with bay views. ## Day or evening | | Day | Evening | | --- | --- | --- | | Beach | A walk on the sand | Sunset over the bay | | Rainbow Bridge | White against the sky | Lit up | | Museums and Joypolis | Open | Some close | | Photos | Crisp views | 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 - [ ] Front car on the Yurikamome — bridge view - [ ] Sunset time - [ ] 2–3 places I want to see - [ ] Museum or Joypolis tickets in advance - [ ] Comfortable shoes — distances are long ## Tokyo views: compare and choose Sunset spots and views in Tokyo rated by YesGo. - [Odaiba](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/odaiba) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free; museums and observatory paid ## 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. 1. [Hamarikyu Gardens](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/hamarikyu-gardens) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ¥300; over-65s ¥150 2. [Odaiba](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/odaiba) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free; museums and observatory paid 3. [teamLab Planets](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/teamlab-planets) — YesGo score 32/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · from ¥3,800, timed entry ## Good to know teamLab Planets isn't on Odaiba but in neighbouring Toyosu. The Palette Town and Venus Fort malls have closed. 'Odaiba' in games and anime is fiction inspired by the island. ## Tips - 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](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/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. ## How we checked The island, the origin of its name, the attractions, the swimming ban and transport are from Wikipedia. Prices and hours of individual venues (Fuji TV observatory, Miraikan, Joypolis) change, so we don't give them, just 'paid'. Wikipedia says a large new fountain was due in Odaiba Marine Park in March 2026, but we haven't verified its opening, so we leave it out. The Rainbow Bridge walkway and water buses are from guides. ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.