Rainbow Bridge

Landmark

Prefecture

Tokyo

Type

Landmark

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About This Destination

A free 1.7 km walkway on the lower deck of the 1993 suspension bridge between Shibaura and Odaiba, open daily except the third Monday. The crossing takes 20 to 30 minutes. Road traffic and Yurikamome trains run right beside you, so it is louder than the photos suggest.

The Rainbow Bridge opened in August 1993 as a two-level suspension bridge with a 570-meter main span. The Shuto Expressway Daiba Route runs on top, while the lower deck carries a local road, the Yurikamome line and a footpath on each side. The north route faces the city: Takeshiba and Shibaura piers, the Harumi passenger terminal and the towers behind them. The south route looks over Odaiba Seaside Park, the main shipping channel into the port and, further off, the container cranes at Oi. From the Shibaura entrance to the Odaiba entrance is 1.7 km, about 20 to 30 minutes on foot, and there is no charge. Hours follow the season, 9:00 to 21:00 from April to October and 10:00 to 18:00 from November to March, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. Practical points: toilets are only at the Shibaura end, neither entrance has parking, and tripods, smoking and alcohol are banned. Bicycles must be pushed on a rented stand. The slope is steep enough that wheelchair users are asked to bring a helper. Expect constant road noise. Crossing toward Odaiba around sunset, as the lights come on along the bay, is the walk to aim for.

Location

Prefecture: Tokyo

Address: Tokyo, Japan

Nearest Station: Shibaura-futo Station

Closed: The promenade is closed on the third Monday of each month (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday). Entry can also be refused for maintenance or in bad weather such as strong wind or heavy snow.

Hours note: April 1 to October 31: 9:00 to 21:00. November 1 to March 31: 10:00 to 18:00. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. For the last New Year, the promenade stayed open without a break from 10:00 on December 31 to 18:00 on January 1.

Best time to visit: April to October, when the promenade stays open until 21:00 and you can cross at dusk; on New Year's morning the south side near Odaiba Seaside Park faces the first sunrise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to walk across, and how long does it take?

There is no charge. The promenade is 1.7 km from the Shibaura entrance to the Odaiba entrance, about 20 to 30 minutes on foot.

What are the opening hours?

From April 1 to October 31 it is open 9:00 to 21:00, and from November 1 to March 31 10:00 to 18:00, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. It is closed on the third Monday of each month (the next day if that is a public holiday) and can close for strong wind or snow.

Can I bring a bicycle, a pet or a tripod?

Riding is not allowed, but you can push a bicycle on a rented stand or carry a folded one in a bag. Pets must be inside a carrier, not poking out of a bag, and tripods are banned.