A guide to Odaiba - Tokyo's entertainment island

High-tech, modern and colorful

An ultramodern area on Tokyo Bay, the Odaiba district is your go-to place for pleasure cruising, shopping and general seaside fun. The island built in Tokyo Bay was originally created by the Edo shogunate in the 1850s to protect Tokyo from the threat of marine attacks. Today it serves a very different purpose—as a breezy entertainment hub with attractions for the entire family. Set aside a full day for maximum enjoyment.

How to Get There

You can reach Odaiba on the Yurikamome and Rinkai lines, or by water bus from Hinode Pier and other waterfront locations.

From Haneda Airport: 35 minutes by limousine bus, or 45 minutes by train
From Narita Airport: one hour 35 minutes by limousine bus, or one hour 55 minutes by train From Shinjuku Station: Take the Toei Oedo Line to Shiodome, and transfer to the Yurikamome Line to Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station (around 45 minutes). Alternatively, take the JR Saikyo Line direct to Tokyo Teleport Station (22 minutes).
From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Yamanote Line to Shimbashi Station, and transfer to the Yurikamome Line to Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station (around 30 minutes).

Oceanside entertainment and shopping facilities

With all its technology centers, shopping malls and array of entertainment options, Odaiba may sound much like Shinjuku, Shibuya or any of Tokyo's other neon-lit core districts, but its singular seaside location gives it a much more relaxed holiday vibe. For shopping, choose from AQUA CiTY, DiverCity or Decks.
The indoor amusement parks Tokyo Joypolis and Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo, located in DECKS Tokyo Beach, are great options if you get caught in the rain—or even if the sun is shining—and the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, known as Miraikan, is a big lens on the future.
For the latest information on attractions and events in Odaiba, visit “Tokyo Odaiba.net”.
Note: The life-sized Gundam statue will be on display until August 31, 2026.

Tokyo's most iconic bridge

The Rainbow Bridge arches over Tokyo Bay, linking Odaiba with the rest of Tokyo. At night, the multicolored lights of the bridge set against the glowing Tokyo skyline look like something from the movie Blade Runner. View the bridge over a cocktail from a trendy bar or take a mini-cruise and dine on the water. You can also walk the bridge, but expect it to take a good 30 minutes. For a less strenuous perspective of the bridge, hop on the Yurikamome sky train.
Odaiba’s replica of the famous Statue of Liberty is located in front of the Rainbow Bridge. Originally erected in 1998 as a temporary tribute to Japan’s relationship with France, the statue became so popular she was made a permanent feature in 2000.

Tokyo Aqua Symphony: A Free Water and Light Show

Tokyo Aqua Symphony, which opened at Odaiba Seaside Park in March 2026, is an outdoor fountain show set against the backdrop of Tokyo Bay. Featuring one of the world's largest fountain installations—reaching up to 150 meters high and spanning 250 meters wide—the show combines water, music, and lighting effects in a spectacular performance that can be enjoyed free of charge every day.
After sunset, the illuminated fountains and their reflections across Tokyo Bay create a particularly beautiful scene, allowing visitors to enjoy Odaiba's distinctive open-air waterfront atmosphere.
No admission ticket or reservation is required, and the venue is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Daiba Station on the Yurikamome Line. It is an easy stop to add to any Odaiba sightseeing itinerary. For the latest performance schedule and program information, please visit the official website.

On and around the waterfront—Tokyo's canals

Get a different panorama of the capital's many sites from the water. Head to the pier at Odaiba Marine Park and board one of the slick, glass-paned water buses that will ferry you over to Hinode Pier or to retro-chic Asakusa.
From the water, you can take in Odaiba's architecturally intrepid statements of creative modernity. The Fuji TV Building is particularly impressive.