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Rainbow Bridge

Area: Tokyo, Japan

Mon: 00:00–23:59
Tue: 00:00–23:59
Wed: 00:00–23:59
Thu: 00:00–23:59
Fri: 00:00–23:59
Sat: 00:00–23:59
Sun: 00:00–23:59
Hours: For the pedestrian promenade, hours are 10:00–18:00 from November 1 to March 31 and 09:00–21:00 from April 1 to October 31. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing; closed on the third Monday of each month, or the following day when it is a public holiday. Temporary closures may occur for weather or maintenance.
Price: Free (¥0).
How to visit: The pedestrian promenade can be entered from either the Shibaura or Odaiba side; the approximately 1.7 km crossing takes about 20–30 minutes. Cycling is prohibited: bicycles may only be pushed on a dedicated trolley or carried folded in a bag. Pets are allowed only in a fully enclosed carrier; wheelchair users are advised to have an attendant because of the steep gradients.
Hours: Free entry
Hours: Good after dark
Hours: About 20–30 min

Why it is worth the detour

The illuminated suspension bridge became the defining gateway to reclaimed Odaiba and a symbol of Tokyo's late-twentieth-century bay development.

The Rainbow Bridge is a prominent suspension bridge in Tokyo, known for its striking illumination and dual-level design. It connects Shibaura Pier with the Odaiba waterfront, offering stunning views of the city and Tokyo Bay.

What else is close by

The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.

1.4 km
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Zojoji Temple
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teamLab Planets
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2.8 km
Tsukiji Outer Market
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