Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, across the Rainbow Bridge from central Tokyo. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1850s, dramatically expanded during the late 20th century as a seaport district, and has developed since the 1990s as a major commercial, residential and leisure area. Odaiba is develop as Tokyo Teleport Town, a showcase for futuristic living, with new residential and commercial development housing a population of over 100,000. The building here has very futuristic look.
For anyone that wonder how to follow the sign in subway, well above is a few example of common sign. As you can see, you need to remember which train line you need to take to your destination. So when you do research, check out on this to avoid getting lost.
The Yurikamome daily pass is recommended if you plan to get onto the train for more than 4 times. If you have clear destination like only go to Diver City for the Gundam robot, then you can get the ticket to your station only.
Reach the train station. And notice the train in the picture is the Yurikamome line.
Joypolis is the destination here. Reason? See next photo.
Real car that I can get on and drive. Which car that I choose? I choose to drive the AE86 of course.
On my way leaving the Joypolis I notice some celebrities that visit this arcade left their signature here. I can find Michael Jackson and Leornardo DiCaprio signature. The rest is someone that I don't know.
Rainbow Bridge. This bridge is the shooting location for a number of Japanese drama.
The headquarters of Fuji Television, one of Japan's private, nationwide TV stations. You can see some exhibits on popular programs, buy Fuji TV goods at a shop and access the futuristic looking building's observatory deck housed in the sphere shaped part of the building.
Next stop is the Diver City to see the Gundam here. There is a expensive entrance fee to see a short gundam movie and take photo with a 1:1 ratio Gundam Freedom here. But it is very expensive. I just take photo of the gundam model that is put on show here. A few special one is shown below.
Golden Gundam Akatsuki. Certainly the most beautiful and attractive gundam of all.
Not sure what Gundam is this but look at that big samurai sword. I wonder how the Gundam hide it. Or is it something like lightsaber, it can be switch off and on.
Go out of Diver City to the main entrance. Look for the Gundam Cafe. 1:1 of the replica of Gundam become the main photo spot for every tourist across the world.
The Front and the back of the Gundam robot. The robot will have some lightning effect and the head will turn during certain time of the day.
Next is the Mega Web - Toyota City Showcase.
The largest part of Mega Web is the Toyota City Showcase, here you can see all the latest and future Toyota products and also visit the motion simulator attraction know as “Mega Theater”. There are also several rides and attractions at Mega Web, like the popular “Ride One”.
Ride One lets any licensed driver test drive one of the latest Toyota cars on their 1.3km, 2-lap test course that links the 3 pavilions. You can select a car from the Toyota line-up and then take your time and get a feel for the car of your choice on the test course. Reservations are recommended, and the cost is around 300 yen per car. The kids haven’t been forgotten either; they can drive the Kids Hybrid Ride One. The kids ride is a motor assisted hybrid cart that can be driven around a 150m circuit.
Other parts of Mega Web include the History Garage and the Universal Design Showcase. The History Garage showcases some of the most well loved cars in history. Beautifully presented, the History Garage features cars from all over the world from the 1950s to the 1970s.
The Universal Design Showcase is a great hands on learning experience, here you get to see some of the ways modern cars are designed to better suit our lives.
Access
By train
Most visitors arrive in Odaiba via the automated Yurikamome , a cross between a train and a bus, from Shimbashi on the Yamanote line (or Shiodome station on the Toei Ōedo Line subway). An attraction in itself, the driverless elevated trains cross the Rainbow Bridge with a 270-degree loop for some great views of Tokyo bay. One-way from Shinbashi to Daiba station will set you back ¥310 (any station farther will be ¥370), or you can buy a one-day pass for ¥800. You can also buy the cheapest ticket from Shimbashi to Shiodome for ¥180 and ride to the end of the line and back without exiting for excellent views of the island if you're tired of walking or feeling especially frugal.
The other option is to take the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit (Rinkai Line) from Ōsaki on the JR Yamanote Line or Shin-Kiba on the Metro Yurakucho line. Many of the trains connect directly from Ōsaki to Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Ōmiya, and Kawagoe via the JR-East Saikyō Line. While slightly faster, the train travels mostly underground and doesn't provide much in the way of views.
By bus
Toei city buses provide cheaper (¥200 per ride) if slower access to Odaiba. 虹01 connects to Hamamatsu-cho, 海01 connects to Monzennaka-cho, 東16 connects to Tokyo station from Tokyo Big Sight. A few special bus services to other destinations are available weekends only. The private bus company Keikyu operates buses to Haneda airport , and Shinagawa and Yokohama directions.
The free Bay Shuttle bus runs along a circular route within Odaiba (round-trip ca. 40 minutes) connecting the parking lots and museums in Aomi district with the shopping malls, the hotels and the Fuji TV building. Unfortunately, stops are hard to find so try to ask at the information counters of shoppings malls, ticket counters, etc.
By boat
Suijobus Ferries also operate between Hinode Pier (on the Yurikamome line) and several stops in Odaiba. ¥400 one way. Tokyo Mizube Line offers general transportation and special cruises.
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Access: http://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/en/access/index.html
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