The blooming man-made island of Odaiba is a miracle of Tokyo. The enterprising and hardworking Japanese have managed to turn garbage lands into a symbol of the future. Find out about the island's attractions, ticket prices and how to get to Odaiba.
The first bulk islands in the Tokyo Bay began to be erected in the 17th century. Two centuries later, there were already six of them. In 1960, to make it easier for ships to sail to the port of Tokyo, only two islands were left in the bay.
For a long time, there was a garbage dump on Odaiba, but in 1990 it was closed and an attempt was made to build a residential complex here. The project turned out to be unprofitable. When the land was transferred to tenants, the situation changed. Over the past 20 years, the ultra-modern Odaiba district has grown on the site of an unsightly dump, where housing costs a lot of money.
Odaiba landmarks
There are many interesting places in Tokyo, but you will remember your visit to the ultra-modern island for a long time!
Real miracles begin already at the entrance to Odaiba. Trains run to the island with the automatic control of Yurikamome. Unmanned trains cross the bay in a spectacular To the rainbow bridge, which has two floors and a length of more than 900 m.
The first thing that catches the eye is the original buildings, exhibition centers Tokyo Big Sight and Toyota. On the island of Odaiba in Japan, there is a copy of the Statue of Liberty, which is 4 times smaller than the American original. The three-storey entertainment complex offers many attractions Tokyo Joypolis, and in the residence of Fuji Television there is an observation deck and an observatory.
In front of the entrance to the Diver City Tokio Plaza shopping mall rises robot Odaiba... The giant transformer Gundam Unicorn portrays the popular anime hero Mobile suit Gundam, who is considered one of the tourist symbols of Japan.
Do you want to relax in Japanese? Experience an oasis of entertainment - Odaiba Onsen Monogatari... There, tourists change into kimonos, get acquainted with the bath culture of the Land of the Rising Sun and taste local delicacies. Look for a selection of pricing information on the official website of Onsen Obaibo.
Take a ride on the Ferris wheel of Odaiba Island to see all the sights from a height of 115 m. Giant Ski Wheel makes a full circle in 16 minutes. A ticket for adults costs 1000 yen, and for children from 4 to 11 years old it costs 500 yen.
How to get to Odaiba
Odaiba Island is located in the seaside part of Tokyo. From the city center it is easy to walk here across the bridge. It is convenient to come by water tram, which runs from Hinode Pier and Asakusa. The fastest option is to take the Yurikamome or the Rinkai Line underground train.
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