Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge
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Neighborhood: Odaiba / Shiodome / Shinbashi
Odaiba is an entertainment hotspot with a giant ferris wheel, concert halls, amusement arcades and lots of shopping. It also boasts Oedo-onsen-monogatari, a hotspring that recreates old Edo-era ambiance and is very popular with foreign visitors. Shiodome has ultra-modern office buildings where you can often find restaurants with a great high-rise view of Tokyo. The neighboring area of Shinbashi is a district of much older commercial buildings and it's a great place to join 'salary men' enjoying a drink and snacks at street stalls under the railway bridges after work.
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Dimples S
7 contributions
Jan 2020
Take the subway. Taxi was a little pricey. It is not every month that the bridge is in color. In December and January when we were in Tokyo it was. But check before you make the trip. We had a drink at the Hilton. Riverfront and look upon the bridge. Go before 6 pm. At 6 pm the bar is reserved for dinner. In December and January it was cold and windy so we were grateful to inside and able to enjoy the colors as the sun set but also be out of the wind.
Written January 10, 2020
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Laura
Minato, Japan33 contributions
Feb 2019
As its name does NOT indicate, this bridge is not always rainbow-colored. But if you're lucky to visit in December or August, you can admire it in all its nighttime glory.
By day it's a convenient way to cross the bay from Odaiba to Shibaura, and further to Tamachi. The walk takes about 30 minutes and is very scenic but there is a lot of traffic going past so some people might find that off-putting.
By day it's a convenient way to cross the bay from Odaiba to Shibaura, and further to Tamachi. The walk takes about 30 minutes and is very scenic but there is a lot of traffic going past so some people might find that off-putting.
Written January 25, 2020
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geo3
Calgary, Canada1,893 contributions
Apr 2019
The bridge has a free pedestrian walkway on either side of the roadway, and walking across this bridge was one of the highlights of my Tokyo visit. While it is high, it feels completely safe as the walkway is wide and enclosed by safety netting. Periodically along the walkway there are wider spots from where good pictures of Tokyo Bay and Daiba can be taken.
I got to the northern end of the bridge by taking the monorail from the Shiodome station, and then getting off the monorail at the Shibauru station. From here it was about a two-block walk west to the northern end of the bridge. There is a small reception 'building', where you go up an elevator to get to the walkway. Two elevators are available, one for the walkway on the western side of the bridge and one for the walkway on the eastern side of the bridge. Total distance is about 1500 m across the bridge, so it might take about 30 minutes if you walk at a leisurely pace.
Note that the walkway is only open during daylight hours, which vary depending on the time of year. Check websites for opening hours.
This combines well to a visit to the Daiba attractions. Since I had seen those before, I instead walked over to the terminal for the Sumida River ferry, and took the ferry up the river to the Skytree area.
I got to the northern end of the bridge by taking the monorail from the Shiodome station, and then getting off the monorail at the Shibauru station. From here it was about a two-block walk west to the northern end of the bridge. There is a small reception 'building', where you go up an elevator to get to the walkway. Two elevators are available, one for the walkway on the western side of the bridge and one for the walkway on the eastern side of the bridge. Total distance is about 1500 m across the bridge, so it might take about 30 minutes if you walk at a leisurely pace.
Note that the walkway is only open during daylight hours, which vary depending on the time of year. Check websites for opening hours.
This combines well to a visit to the Daiba attractions. Since I had seen those before, I instead walked over to the terminal for the Sumida River ferry, and took the ferry up the river to the Skytree area.
Written February 21, 2020
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travelpassionatta
Tauranga, New Zealand35 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Don't make a special trip to see the bridge but if you see as part of a cruise you'll enjoy it.
We went on a Sympony evening cruise last Sunday night and one of the main reasons was so we had a great view of the Rainbow bridge we had read about. Alas it was not a rainbow rather a mono bridge with mainly white lighting and some pretty green lights. Not sure why but is was not at it's best that night. However, we really enjoyed our cruise and recommend that to anyone. We just did it on the spur of the moment and purchased the cheapest ticket we could which was 4000 Y each. We were taken to the top deck on a boat called the Arabesque and we had a wonderful 2 1/2 hour cruise around Tokyo Bay at night. The boat was beautiful and we were given lovely plush seats next to large windows. There was a very sweet young girl who served us drinks and we ordered a pizza between us and the whole night was great and much cheaper than booking an advance cruise with dinner. We were able to order drinks at whim and didn't have to watch any prearranged entertainment so it was perfect. There was a nice snack menu to choose from. We could wander in and out to the deck and walk around the deck when we fancied so it was a great success.
We went on a Sympony evening cruise last Sunday night and one of the main reasons was so we had a great view of the Rainbow bridge we had read about. Alas it was not a rainbow rather a mono bridge with mainly white lighting and some pretty green lights. Not sure why but is was not at it's best that night. However, we really enjoyed our cruise and recommend that to anyone. We just did it on the spur of the moment and purchased the cheapest ticket we could which was 4000 Y each. We were taken to the top deck on a boat called the Arabesque and we had a wonderful 2 1/2 hour cruise around Tokyo Bay at night. The boat was beautiful and we were given lovely plush seats next to large windows. There was a very sweet young girl who served us drinks and we ordered a pizza between us and the whole night was great and much cheaper than booking an advance cruise with dinner. We were able to order drinks at whim and didn't have to watch any prearranged entertainment so it was perfect. There was a nice snack menu to choose from. We could wander in and out to the deck and walk around the deck when we fancied so it was a great success.
Written March 28, 2023
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Tom_Blancmange
Malmesbury, UK910 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
I was staying at the Hilton Tokyo Odiaba so the view of the bridge was what greeted me every morning for breakfast, but it was particularly pretty at night. Definitely worth a visit in the evening via Odiaba Metro station. You can take in the Statue of Liberty also and do some shopping at the Aqua City and Decks malls, which are definitely worth checking out also.
Written May 15, 2023
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Gina Seh
Singapore, Singapore2,003 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
The bridge looks pretty normal in the day time but when night falls, it turns into a nice rainbow color with the lights.
That alone doesn’t make the trip there worth it.
But in December, if you have Saturday nights free, I think it is nice to go to the Decks for dinner and catch the fireworks.
That alone doesn’t make the trip there worth it.
But in December, if you have Saturday nights free, I think it is nice to go to the Decks for dinner and catch the fireworks.
Written March 2, 2020
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Garry B
Shibuya, Japan9 contributions
Sep 2019
Certainly not for the faint-hearted or if you are scared of heights but a wonderful view and nice to get some salty wind in the face. It can take about one hour from Odaiba to the nearest JR station on the "mainland" but it is a relaxing walk with minimal incline. Of course, it is free as you are just walking on a normal bridge.
Written January 26, 2020
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,702 contributions
May 2023
I took a trip over the bridge on the driverless train - then walked back from Tokysu station over the bridge and back to the Shiodome area. It is only open at certain times for walking so check the opening hours. I loved the walk across as there are great view. However, you are right next to the traffic so I would recommend a face mask. A great free thing to do in Tokyo.
Written May 27, 2023
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Agnes Katrine R... H
39 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We visited the bridge at the beginning of March and thought, based on pictures and internet searches, that the bridge was lit up in rainbow colours. There wasn't much information about the bridge itself and when we were there, it was closed to walk over the bridge so we only saw it from ground level. The bridge was lit up by a blue light after dusk, at about 18.15, so it was a beautiful sight anyway.
Written March 3, 2024
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SteveS1970
Coventry, UK8,903 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Lovely looking bridge which can be seen from outside Aqua City and our hotel bar. Fascinating structure. We heard that you could walk across but never had the time. Gets lit up at night to really stand out.
Written March 25, 2020
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Добрый день! Подскажите, пожалуйста, с какого места у вас так получилось сфоткать статую и мост? там есть возможность так на возвышенность попасть или это из окна здания?
Спасибо заранее за ответ
Written September 24, 2019
Vielen Dank für Ihre Antwort
das heisst ich kann nur zurück gehen und nicht schon von der Daiba Seite aus über die Brücke zu Fuss gehen gehen?
Written April 21, 2019
Natürlich kann man von beiden Seiten aus auf die Brücke hoch. Viel Spaß dabei.
Written April 25, 2019
wie komme ich vom Hotel Grand Nikko Tokio Daiba auf die Rainbow bridge
Written April 20, 2019
Die Station Daiba ist direkt beim Hotel. in die Yurikamome Linie Richtung Hinode / Shidome einsteigen, dann fährt man über die Brücke. Die erste Station nach der Brücke heißt Shibaurafuto. Dort kann man aussteigen und zu Fuß zurück gehen.
Written April 21, 2019
Hello
Are there any recommendations for restaurants with a good view of the bridge?
My travel buddy suffers sea sickness really badly, so a cruise is out of the question
Thanks TA friends!
Written January 9, 2019
Yea there are many option in Odiab island to have view of bridge
Written January 12, 2019
When are the lights rainbow colored? I went there once and it only turned green. :(
Written September 3, 2017
It’s rainbow during the month of December. That’s it.
Written December 4, 2019
When are the lights rainbow colored? I went there once and it only turned green. :(
Written September 3, 2017
There were lights, but i noticed only clear lights at the time, I was there in March
Written October 3, 2017
Where would be the best location to view the Rainbow Bridge from at Night?
Written May 15, 2017
Odaiba is the best location for me. It has also shopping mall Venus with fancy dome and lots shops to look around and buy and eat. You can go to balcony in some bars to have drink and see beautiful sunset and night view. Hope you enjoy!
Written May 15, 2017
lisaY2698BC
Singapore, Singapore
May I know how to get to the Bridge from Shibuya?
Written October 24, 2015
Hi,
From Shibuya you can take the Ginza line to Shimbashi. Change to Yurikamome monorail at Shimbashi...
More practical is to install Tokyo metro application on Android to find your routes.
Written October 24, 2015
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