Odaiba and the Bay Area in Tokyo
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Odaiba is a group of man-made islands in Tokyo Bay, linked to the city by the Rainbow Bridge. It is modern, open and good for families, with sea views, malls and a sandy beach. Toyosu, next door, has the fish market and teamLab Planets.
Getting there
The driverless Yurikamome line runs from Shimbashi over the Rainbow Bridge to Odaiba-kaihinkoen in about 15 minutes and on to Toyosu. Single rides cost about ¥200–400, and a one-day pass about ¥800–900. The Rinkai line from Osaki and Shinjuku stops at Tokyo Teleport. Water buses also run from Hinode Pier and Asakusa.
Walk the Rainbow Bridge
The Rainbow Promenade lets you walk across the bridge for free: about 1.7 km, or 30–40 minutes. The north path looks toward the city and Tokyo Tower; the south path looks over the bay. It is open about 9:00–21:00 from April to October and 10:00–18:00 from November to March, and closes on the third Monday of each month. Start from Shibaura-futo Station on the Yurikamome.
Odaiba sights
Odaiba Seaside Park has a long beach, a small Statue of Liberty and wide views of the bridge, best at sunset; swimming is usually not allowed. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza has the life-size Unicorn Gundam, about 20 m tall, which moves and lights up at set times. Decks Tokyo Beach has Legoland Discovery Center and an indoor takoyaki food court.
Toyosu
Toyosu Market took over from Tsukiji as Tokyo's wholesale fish market in 2018. From the upstairs gallery you can watch the tuna auction from about 5:30 to 6:30 on market days; the market is closed on Sundays, holidays and some Wednesdays. Sushi restaurants inside open early, and the famous ones have queues of 1–2 hours. Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai, next door, has food stalls and an onsen, and teamLab Planets is 5 minutes away.
Odaiba and the Bay Area at a glance
| Train | Yurikamome from Shimbashi, about 15 min; or Rinkai line to Tokyo Teleport |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Bridge walk | Free, about 1.7 km; Apr–Oct 9:00–21:00, Nov–Mar 10:00–18:00; closed 3rd Monday |
| Gundam | DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, about 20 m tall; shows at set times |
| Tuna auction | Toyosu, about 5:30–6:30 from the gallery; closed Sundays and holidays |
| Best time | Late afternoon to sunset, then the bridge lights |
| Good for | Families, rainy days in the malls, night views |