Click the image to view a full size jpg 300 kb or download the pdf 200 kb. The rainbow bridge, which links the mainland to the artificial islet of odaiba, is also a tourist attraction in its own right at night. Archived pdf from the original on january 12, 2017. The cruise may run on days other than saturday during consecutive national holidays. Connected to the mainland by rainbow bridge, youll find plenty of entertaining options throughout this modern oasis of futuristic buildings.
Subcategories this category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. View of rainbow bridge and minato, from odaiba in tokyo. Statue of liberty and rainbow bridge the symbol of. Walk across rainbow bridge and enjoy the view over odaiba. Free tokyo quick guide pdf download gaijinpot travel. A better idea, however, is to follow the ramp down to the head of odaiba marine park. Is there any way to know in advance whether the rainbow bridge will be lit up in multiple colors or just white. View a detailed profile of the structure 1157638 including further data and descriptions in the emporis database. In odaiba excited by various events such as fireworks and illumination, the special illumination of the rainbow bridge adds brilliance. An island in the middle of tokyo bay, odaiba is tokyo s newest district.
Japanese food tour, 1day kyoto rail tour by bullet trai. Click map tab on right for highres printable map of odaiba pdf. Shinjuku to rainbow bridge 4 ways to travel via subway. It is home to the tokyo metropolitan government offices and many other big companies. Photo by inefekt69 things to do statue of liberty replica near rainbow bridge rainbow bridge. Photo by extra medium there are two separate walkways on the rainbow bridge, one on the north side and one on the south side of the lower deck. Odaiba odaiba is a large artificial island in tokyo bay, japan, across the rainbow bridge from central tokyo. Caressa entered our lives when christina was 12 years old and added much beauty and joy to our lives over the years. Tokyo marathon 2019 prerace festa refer to the course map above tokyo marathon 2019 is held on march 3 sun exciting events such as music, dance and folk art performances are held to encourage the runners on the day of the tokyo marathon 2019 at 24 venues along the course. Rainbow bridge gundam miraikan maritime oedo onsen liberty 2 3 5 ariake sports center 3 5 ferry daiba station aomi station odaiba kaihin koen station yurikome line. Linking odaiba and shibaura pier, the colorful rainbow bridge and its light displays have become a major tourist attraction. Construction started in 1987 and was completed in 1993, the bridge is 798 metres 2,618 ft long with a main span of 580 metres 1,903 ft.
Any ideas where is the nearest metro stop where i can have a look and take picture of that beautiful bridge. I created a free printable based on rainbow bridge in loving memory of my daughters and our familys cat, caressa, who died yesterday. Tokyo map provides information on these tourist attractions with detailed articles and pictures for most. Tokyo pocket guide odaiba map attractions funeno kagakukan station shopping aqua city b1 decks odaiba c1 diver city b3 venus fort c3 hotels grand pacific b2. So many people, so many crazy sights, so many great observation points its virtually impossible to fully appreciate tokyo.
Walking across takes about 30 mins, but the walkways are right next to speeding. Even many japanese people dont know that you can take a walk across the rainbow bridge. Rainbow bridge minato 2020 all you need to know before. Ive read so many conflicting reports, including that its seasonal. Bridge, carved out of navajo sandstone, is in the lower center of the image. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The bridge is 798 metres 2,618 ft long with a main span of 580 metres 1,903 ft. The north side walkway offers views of tokyo harbor and tokyo tower. The east side of the station has a lot more shops, bars and restaurants. Rainbow bridge and oedo onsen the official tokyo travel guide. Rainbow bridge national monument glen canyon rainbow bridge north trail guide to reach the north navajo mountain trading post trailhead from page, az driving instructions at the intersection of hwy 98 and coppermine rd big lake trading post, take hwy 98 east 51. Spiral gorge beyond the bridge above rainbow falls, enter a dark. The 5th floor has regular video games, the 6th floor is more interactive. Tokyo walks japan national tourism organization web site.
Adults 620 yen, 18 years old and younger 210 yen, preschoolers free. Rainbow bridge walk and sunset in odaiba and tokyo gate bridge. Rainbow bridge connects mainland tokyo with odaiba, a manmade island. Odaiba is one of the major sightseeing spots in tokyo, with shopping, beautiful rainbow bridge and bay scenery, and a lifesized gundam model. Tokyo cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in tokyo. Theres about a five minute walk, across two canals, until the big support at the tokyo end of the bridge comes into view. Even with all these great sightseeing spots, the odaiba is a little inconvenient to get to.
Transfer discount between ryogokuasakusa nitemmon kasai rinkai park passengers transferring tofrom the asakusaodaiba. The bridge has a lower deck with two separate walkways on the north and south sides. Built in the 1990s, the structure has enabled this part of tokyo bay to flourish, and is surrounded by top tourist attractions. The michelin guide has awarded tokyo by far the most michelin stars of any city in. Weve already seen a lot in this world, but tokyo really blew our minds.
The iconic tokyo tower is located in an area next to roppongi, and is an easy 1015 minute walk away. Around to the left of the pylon building is the entry to a sort of lobby, and theres a choice of elevators that go up to the south side of the bridge or the north side. The bridge supports a railway, an expressway and two separate walkways. If youre a newcomer to tokyo and youve taken the bus from narita airport, its likely that one of your first impressions of tokyo was the glittering view of skyscrapers glimpsed while crossing the iconic rainbow bridge. When the bridge was built in 1993, it was situated close to haneda airport. Rainbow bridge is a 2story bridge in tokyo, tokyo to, japan. Tokyo officially tokyo metropolis, tokyoto, is the capital of japan. A beginners guide to tokyos popular districts green. Mode gakuen cocoon tower, ntt docomo yoyogi building and rainbow bridge. Not far from the station on the west side is the famous electronics store yodobashi camera.
The best rainbow bridge construction free download pdf and video. Rainbow bridge and oedo onsen the official tokyo travel. The rainbow bridge, reinbo burijji is a suspension bridge crossing northern tokyo bay between shibaura pier and the odaiba waterfront development in minato, tokyo, japan it was built by kawasaki heavy industries, with construction starting in 1987 and completed in 1993. Tsukishima harumi rainbow bridge rinkai line shuto expwy. It is possible to loop back under the bridge and head directly back to tokyo on the opposite side of the bridge. This map shows cities, towns, highways, main roads, secondary roads, rivers, marinas, boat launches, restaurants, campgrounds, ranger stations in lake powell area. Asakusa to rainbow bridge 4 ways to travel via subway. Tokyo dome saitama shintoshin tokyo tower sensouji kasairinkaipark rainbow bridge tokyo metropolitan govenment yokohama minatomirai hakkeijima sea paradaise mitsui outlet park yokohama bay side sankeien yokohama china town the imperial palace meiji jingu roppongi hills haneda air port tsukiji market hama rikyu gardens kanetsu expressway.
The rainbow bridge is an enormous suspension bridge that connects tokyo with the manmade island of odaiba. View all hotels near rainbow bridge on tripadvisor. Rainbow bridge minato all you need to know before you. I saw the photo of the rainbow bridge, odaiba, and thinking of going to have a look at that beautiful bridge. There are nice views of the rainbow bridge from the wooden deck in front of aquacity and neighboring decks. Sometimes a bridge isnt just for getting you from one place to another. Im planning my trip for midapril and i know i want to spend a day in odaiba and was hoping i could line up that day with a day the bridge is lit in multiple colors i almost feel silly for asking because ive. Wangan line yurakucho tokyo big sight odaiba kaihinkoen shin kiba shinbashi hamamatsucho tamachi shinagawa otemachi tokyo kanda yurikamome yurikamome monzennakacho ecchujima toyosu shuto expwy. We recommend booking rainbow bridge tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Is there a park where i can walk and take picture and is that a tourist attraction there.
On a beautiful sunny afternoon in tokyo, john climbs up to the walkway on the bridge and crosses it to odaiba and tokyo s beach and shopping area. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1850s, dramatically expanded during the late 20th century as a seaport district, and has developed since. The northern walkway offers a view of tokyo while the southern one overlooks tokyo bay and the odaiba waterfront. This is the official national park service rainbow bridge map, showing the monuments location near lake powell and glen canyon. The rainbow bridge one of tokyo s famous landmarks measures 798 meters long and connects the shiba district with the newlybuilt odaiba waterfront development. Tokyo sightseeing route map tokyo tower, tokyo teleport station, tsukiji, ginza, course 1 trip 57 min. A littleknown fact about the rainbow bridge is that you can walk across it. Rainbow bridge is a lovely prose poem written for anyone whos suffered the loss of a beloved pet. The rainbow bridge is a suspension bridge crossing northern tokyo bay between the shibaura wharf and the odaiba waterfront development in minato ward, tokyo. Rainbow bridge tokyo skytree tomioka hachimangu shrine tokyo metropolitan government office ginza start tokyo metropolitan government office finish tokyo station gyokodori tokyo station iidabashi tokyo big sight shinjuku city. This one kilometer bridge crossing tokyo bay hasa pedestrian walkway on either side. Its nickname comes from its solarpowered lights which are usually red, white, and green, but are lit in rainbow colors at special times throughout the year. Built in the 1990s, the structure has enabled this part of tokyo bay to flourish, and is. How to get to odaiba train, monorail, and bus routes in tokyo.