Rainbow Bridge in Odaiba Tokyo
A panoramic view of Tokyo Bridge and surrounding area in the northern part of the Tokyo Bay, seen from Odaiba Waterfront Development in daylight. Crossing the northern portion of the Tokyo Bay from the man-made island at Odaiba waterfront entertainment area to the Shubara pier, Rainbow Bridge is accessible by vehicles as well as by foot. The Tokyo Bridge is a bascule bridge crossing northern Tokyo Bay between Shibaura Pier and Odaiba waterfront development in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.
The Rainbow Bridge, a key transit link between the city’s maritime underbelly and downtown, is a double-structured, multi-use transport structure. Known in Japanese as Reinbo burijji, Tokyos Rainbow Bridge serves as the supporting structure of the conventional street, expressway, Yurikamome railway line, and the two pedestrian paths on either side of the bridge. People walking on the northern side of Tokyo’s Rainbow Bridge are able to see the Inner Tokyo Harbor, the Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Skytree, while those walking on the southern side of the bridge are able to see Tokyo Bay, and sometimes even Mount Fuji.
The approach from Odaiba Odaiba itself may be a draw, since the views over the Rainbow Bridge and the harbor and Tokyo’s waterfront areas are pretty impressive from the elevated train and boats of the Yurikamome. The Yurikamome crosses the Rainbow Bridge to reach Odaiba from Shimbashi, and offers a stunning view of Tokyo’s harbor and waterfront area, and Tokyo’s seaside. Whenever visiting Odaiba, make sure you take the opportunity to cross the Rainbow Bridge to enjoy a nice, quiet view of downtown Tokyo.
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Tokyo is the capital city of Japan, one of the largest cities in the world, and a major tourist attraction. The Tokyo Bridge was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, whose construction began in 1987 and was completed in 1993.
At 798 meters in length, this skyscraper bridge stretches across a portion of the Tokyo Bay, making for a striking addition to the city’s skyline when lit at night. To reach this Tokyo mainland-side suspension bridge, catch the train to Shibaura Futo Station, and it is 10 minutes walking distance from there to the bridge.
A rainbow spectrum is created, and mute reflections are made on the waters of Tokyo Bay. The 2618-foot (798-meter) long Suspension Bridge is the main transport link in the city of Tokyo. The views on the northbound side are towards downtown Tokyo, and one can see the Shibaura Pier, Harumi Pier, Main Tower, Tokyo Sky Tree, etc. If one goes towards the Odaiba side, one can also see Rainbow Bridge even from atop the bridge. The Daiba route on Shuto Expressway is carried on the top deck, and the bottom deck supports the two pedestrian paths either side of the bridge, with either Tokyo Waterfront New Transit Waterfront Line, or the Yurikamome Rapid Transit System, at the centre, and the Tokyo Prefectural Road 482, an open-air street, running along the middle, and the Tokyo Prefectural Road 482, an open-air street running in-between.
There are pedestrian walkways on both sides of the lower deck, and an underpass is provided to allow pedestrians to walk between north and south walking paths.
At the lower deck, there is an overpass that can be crossed at no charge, as well as the track of a new transit, the Yurikamome, that is a bridge that allows for the viewing of Odaibas urban landscape from different perspectives, like transit, walking, and driving. It is generally known that you can go through the bridge with cars and the Yurikamome (automatic transit system), but there is actually a promenade as well (Rainbow Promenade) where you can walk for free. For those not too keen on walking the long paths, since crossing a bridge may be time-consuming by foot, one may even choose to take a personal vehicle.
The walking trail starts just a short walk away from Shibaura-futo station, following Yurikamome, on Tokyo’s side, and Odaiba Kaihinkoen Station is the nearest station to Odaiba side. First, go to Shibaura-futo Station (Yurikamome Line), which is closest to where the walking starts on the Tokyo side. From central Tokyos downtown, get on JR Yamanote line to Shimbashi Station, then change over to the Yurikamome Line.
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With a similarly massive size, and walkable, Tokyo Gate Bridge, which opened in February 2012, links the man-made islands Chuo Bohatei and Wakano. In the nearly quarter century since it was completed, the bridge between Tokyo and man-made Odaiba has become synonymous with the capital, thanks to its futuristic design and constantly changing look. Rainbow Bridge allows for effortless commutes, whether by train, car, or on foot, to reach Odaiba, the artificial entertainment island beloved by both residents and tourists for relaxing.
Way to Access Rainbow Bridge
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