Sight guide · Tokyo · Japan
Visiting Odaiba
This artificial island in Tokyo Bay, reached across the Rainbow Bridge by the driverless Yurikamome line, has a seaside park facing the skyline, a replica Statue of Liberty and a life-size Unicorn Gundam statue outside DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.
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Quick answer
Odaiba is an island in Odaiba, Tokyo. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Island
- Area
- Odaiba
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, views, after dark and free
- Best months
- October–December
About Odaiba
This artificial island in Tokyo Bay, reached across the Rainbow Bridge by the driverless Yurikamome line, has a seaside park facing the skyline, a replica Statue of Liberty and a life-size Unicorn Gundam statue outside DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. Shopping malls and family attractions fill the rest.
Tip: Sit at the front of the Yurikamome for the view as it loops onto the Rainbow Bridge, and stay for the illuminated skyline at dusk.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Odaiba.
Best time to visit Odaiba
Odaiba is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- October: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- December: 12°C (54°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- November: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-October the sun sets at about 17:06 local time (calculated for Tokyo).
When to visit Tokyo has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary visits Odaiba on day 3, together with Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Golden Gai and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observatories.
- No. 18 of the 20 sights in our Tokyo things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Day 7 of the 7-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Tokyo.
- A family favourite in Tokyo with kids.
If you like Odaiba
- Senso-ji Temple — Asakusa, 1–2 hours
- Shibuya Crossing — Shibuya, 30 minutes
- Tokyo Skytree — Oshiage, 1.5–2 hours
- Tokyo Tower — Shiba, 1 hour
Staying near Odaiba
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Odaiba?
Plan half a day.
+Is Odaiba free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Odaiba?
October–December for the most comfortable weather. Sit at the front of the Yurikamome for the view as it loops onto the Rainbow Bridge, and stay for the illuminated skyline at dusk.
+Do I need to book Odaiba in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Odaiba good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tokyo. Tokyo is an easy big city for families: clean, orderly and full of convenience stores and baby rooms, with trains that run like clockwork.