- Opening date: 1993.
- Length: 918 m
- Height: 126 m
- Address: 3 丁目 -33-19 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 108-0022, Japan
One of the business cards and the most recognizable objects of Tokyo is the Rainbow Bridge. Every year, the number of those who want to see this original architectural object is only increasing.
general information
The official name of the building is Shuto Expressway No. 11 Daiba Route - Port of Tokyo Connector Bridge. The second - a pretty and romantic name - the bridge received thanks to the thousands of lamps that illuminate it at night with white, red and green light. About Rainbow Bridge in Japan, a legend is built, according to which the building serves as a meeting place for dead pets and their owners.
The rainbow bridge connects the business district of Tokyo Minato-ku with the island Odaiba artificially created in the 19th century. The project became possible thanks to the efforts of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The construction of the bridge took 5 years, its official opening took place in August 1993.
Building characteristics
The rainbow bridge in Tokyo is a suspended structure consisting of two tiers. On the first, cars are moving along the Tokyo Prefectural 482 and Yurikamome routes. The second tier serves the movement of subway cars along the route Shuto Expressway's Daiba. The total length of the Rainbow Bridge in Japan is 918 m, the height of the structure along with the towers is 126 m.
The bridge is equipped with sidewalks for pedestrians, walkways and observation platforms. The latter have their own schedule of work: in the summer - from 9:00 to 21:00, in the winter - from 10:00 to 18:00 hours. Walking along the bridge takes about 30 minutes. It is forbidden to ride bicycles, but it can be rolled nearby. From the north side of the Rainbow Bridge you can see the Tokyo Tower and the inner harbor, on the south side, in addition to the harbor, in good weather you can see Mount Fuji. If you are not confused by the exhaust gases from moving cars, then from the opening views you will get an unforgettable experience.
Rainbow Bridge and Statue of Liberty
In 1998, next to the bridge was a copy of the famous statue. The event was timed to the year of France celebrated in Japan. Since the Statue of Liberty was presented to the Americans by the French, it was this symbol that decided and commemorated the passing year. The Japanese statue is 4 times smaller than the original. It was built on the cash of several companies led by Fuji Electric. After the end of the year of France, the monument was dismantled, but later it was returned to its place, as the statue very much fell in love with the citizens and guests of Tokyo .
How to get there?
From the area of Minato-Ku by car at coordinates 35.636573, 139.763112, or by the train Shibaurafuto Station, Odaibakaihinkoen Station.