Places to visit in Tokyo – Odaiba

When thinking of Tokyo, islands is probably not the first things to come to mind. However, Tokyo has several islands worth a visit, where Odaiba is my number one choice!

Odaiba is an artifical island located in Tokyo Bay and is a high-tech entertainment hub. You can get there by bus over the iconic Rainbow Bridge, or by the cool fully automated self driving Yurikamome train (which actually is running on guided rubber wheels and therefore is not a real “train”). Anyway, I’ve tried both and the latter is an experience by itself, giving you a nice view of the waterfront! Just beware if you are afraid of heights: the train is running over elevated slim bridges between the islands. I loved it 🙂

Things to do in Odaiba

There is actually a lot of different things to do and see here, should be something for everyone:

• Daikanransha Ferris Wheel (you can see Mt. Fuji on a clear day!)
• Miraikan Science Museum (interact with Japanese robots!)
• Life-size giant Gundam statue
• Odaiba Oedo-Onsen (if you are going to Odaiba, this is a must!)
• Shopping malls; Aqua City, Diver City & VenusFort
• Sushi restuarants along the waterfront
• Beach at Seaside Park (Kaihin-koen)
• Also some cool architecture landmarks such as Fuji TV HQ and Odaiba Convention Center

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