Sightseeing

Rainbow Bridge

📍 Kaigan 3-chome, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

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Quick Facts

Location: Japan, Tokyo
Category: Sightseeing
Duration: About 30 minutes to 1 hour
Opening Hours: Bridge open to traffic 24/7; lower Rainbow Promenade walkway generally 10:00–18:00, extended in summer, closed Mondays or in bad weather
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Free to cross on foot and on the Promenade
Address: Kaigan 3-chome, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates: 35.6388, 139.7583

Introduction

The Rainbow Bridge is a double-deck suspension bridge spanning Tokyo Bay and linking the Shibaura waterfront with the entertainment district of Odaiba. Completed in 1993, it stretches about 798 metres and has become one of the most recognizable modern landmarks of the Tokyo waterfront. By day its white towers frame views with Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower; after dark the entire structure is lit in red, white and green, the colour scheme shifting with the season and special events, while its reflection shimmers on the bay. A fully enclosed walkway, the Rainbow Promenade, runs along the lower deck so visitors can stroll or cycle across in roughly ten minutes, taking in Tokyo Bay, aircraft lifting off from nearby Haneda Airport, and the glittering skyline of the city centre. Around the bridge sit Fuji Television's headquarters, the VenusFort mall, a replica Statue of Liberty and seaside parks, making it the hub of any Odaiba outing and a favourite filming location for Tokyo scenes in film and anime.

✨ Highlights

Tricolour lights

Red/white/green night theme.

Rainbow Promenade

Enclosed walkway below.

Tokyo Bay view

Skytree and Haneda planes.

Links Odaiba

Hub of waterfront sights.

Fuji TV nearby

Sphere observatory beside.

Night cruise

Water bus view of bridge.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Minato, Tokyo

→Suggested visit：About 1 hour

→Best time：Dusk to night

→Transport：Yurikamome / water bus

→Opening Hours：Bridge open to traffic 24/7; lower Rainbow Promenade walkway generally 10:00–18:00, extended in summer, closed Mondays or in bad weather

→Transportation：Minato, Tokyo; Yurikamome Line to Odaiba-kaihinkōen, or water bus from Takeshiba; walk entrances at Shibaura and Odaiba sides

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Free to cross on foot and on the Promenade

💡 Tips

• Walkway closed Mondays and in storms; check notice.

• Go an hour before sunset for night shots.

• Odaiba entrance near the replica Statue of Liberty.

• Cyclists may use the lower deck lane.

• Weekends and events get crowded; come early.

• Take a water bus for bay-level light views.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Rainbow Bridge?

Bridge open to traffic 24/7; lower Rainbow Promenade walkway generally 10:00–18:00, extended in summer, closed Mondays or in bad weather

How much is the admission for Rainbow Bridge?

Adult: Free; Free to cross on foot and on the Promenade

Any practical tips for visiting Rainbow Bridge?

Walkway closed Mondays and in storms; check notice. Go an hour before sunset for night shots.

How long should I spend at Rainbow Bridge?

A typical visit takes About 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees, access and weather change; verify with the attraction's official notices and local authorities before travel.