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Updated: September 1, 2022

Explore Odaiba

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A futuristic city of entertainment

Built on reclaimed land at the site of one of Tokyo's original fortifications, Odaiba (also Daiba) revels in its newness. With an artificial beach, bold, modern architecture, shopping malls and cutting-edge entertainments, it's a popular weekend escape.

General Tips

  • Take a "water bus" ferry from Asakusa to get the full sense of transitioning from old Tokyo to new
  • At The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, check out Geo-Cosmos, a representation of our continuously changing planet, or experience a panoramic view of the heavens in the Dome Theater

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Daiba Station

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Straight out of a sci-fi movie

Daiba Station

The best way to arrive in Odaiba is by the Yurikamome monorail to Daiba Station. The high platform offers sweeping views of the area, including the amazing Fuji TV Headquarters building with its giant metallic sphere.

Walking4 mins

Statue of Liberty

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A little New York in Tokyo

Statue of Liberty

Your eyes are not deceiving you; that is a scaled down version of the Statue of Liberty. Originally erected to celebrate France and Japan's enduring friendship, she has been an Odaiba attraction since 2000. You can get up close for striking photos.

Walking12 mins

Unicorn Gundam Statue

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An anime comes to life

Unicorn Gundam Statue

The Statue of Liberty isn't the only giant figure in the area; the life-size character from the popular Mobile Suit Gundam animation series is over 19 meters tall. It is animated four times a day with realistic light and sound for dramatic effect.

Walking10 mins

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Encounter thrilling, cutting-edge science

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Journey to Japan's premier science museum, The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, to learn about humanity's relationship to the universe and the cutting-edge technologies taking us into the future.

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