18 Best Things to Do in Odaiba

Looking for things to do in Odaiba? Check out the comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Odaiba, introducing top attractions and hidden gems, famous landmarks, shopping spots, nature spots, and unique leisure facilities.

For a general overview of the Odaiba area, be sure to check out our All-in-One Guide to Odaiba!

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What is Odaiba Famous for?

Odaiba is a man-made island situated in the south of Tokyo, and it’s one of the most popular sightseeing spots for both locals and tourists. best known for modern waterfront attractions and entertainment facilities, including indoor theme parks, museums, shopping malls, beaches, and parks. Odaiba also attracts photo enthusiasts in Tokyo as it’s home to several landmarks and photo spots, such as the Rainbow Bridge, the gigantic statue of Gundam, and the Statue of Liberty. You can easily spend an entire day in the Odaiba area, enjoying its plethora of attractions along with its stunning waterfront views of Tokyo and Tokyo Bay.

Let’s check out the best things to do in Odaiba on the following list!

What to Do in Odaiba

1. Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge (レインボーブリッジ) is one of the most famous landmarks in Tokyo. The 798m long suspension bridge links the mainland of Tokyo (Shibaura Pier) with the man-made island Odaiba crossing northern Tokyo Bay. The white bridge is illuminated in various colours at night, displaying an astonishing cityscape together with the skyline of central Tokyo. The bridge can be accessed on foot or by riding the Yurikamome, the automated transit service.

More info: Rainbow Bridge: The Most Colourful Landmark in Tokyo Bay

2. Odaiba Marine Park and Odaiba Beach

Odaiba is a man-made island and has an artificial beach, Odaiba Beach. The sandy beach is situated in Odaiba Marine Park, an 800m long public park stretching along Tokyo Bay. Swimming is not allowed on this beach, but it’s a popular spot for sunbathing, relaxin,g and watching the sunset. The beach offers a magnificent view of the Tokyo metropolis across Tokyo Bay and Rainbow Bridge.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HAf7Dm9Ny5xvSFgL8

3. Life-Sized Gundam Statue at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza

DiverCity Tokyo Plaza is a shopping mall in the Odaiba area with about 100 diverse stores, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. It’s famous for a life-sized Gundam statue standing in front of the building and a popular landmark of the Odaiba area.

More info: DiverCity Tokyo Plaza

4. Tokyo JOYPOLIS

The large indoor amusement park, Tokyo JOYPOLIS, offers a wide range of attractions and entertainment for adults and kids. You can enjoy fun and thrilling attractions, games, and events, including rollercoasters, simulation games, and VR experiences with cutting-edge technology. As it’s an indoor park, all the attractions can be enjoyed, rain or shine. It’s located on the 3rd to 5th floor of DECKS Tokyo Beach, a shopping mall with hundreds of shops, restaurants, and several indoor amusement facilities.

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More information: Tokyo Joypolis: Japan’s largest indoor theme park!

5. Immersive Fort Tokyo

Immersive Fort Tokyo is the world’s first immersive theme park, opened in early 2024 in the former site of Odaiba Palette Town. The facility features 12 attractions and places to eat and shop within a large indoor space, which is a renovated structure of VenusFort, a medieval Europe theme shopping mall in Palette Town. Immersive Fort Tokyo is a new type of attraction that offers a range of immersive experiences, allowing visitors to dive into the world of movies, anime, and video games as if they were one of the characters themselves.

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More info ▶ Immersive Fort Tokyo: World’s First Immersive Theme Park in Tokyo

6. Madame Tussauds Tokyo

Madame Tussauds is a unique museum that showcases wax sculptures of famous celebrities and historical figures. The branch in Tokyo features both international and Japanese celebrities. You can have a unique experience of getting up close to them and taking photos as much as you like!

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Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/a5jqekVEepkocEZp6

Access: 2-minute walk from Odaiba Kaihinkoen Station (Yurikamome Line)/5-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station (Rinkai Line)

Official Website: https://www.madametussauds.com/tokyo/

7. Fuji TV Building

Fuji TV Building is the headquarters of the nationwide TV station, Fuji TV. The futuristic building has an iconic sphere-shaped observatory deck called Hachimata, which is one of the most famous landmarks in the Odaiba area. The building consists of TV studios and offices, but some areas can be accessed by visitors, including shops, a gallery, and an observation room.

8. National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation a.k.a. Miraikan (日本科学未来館)  is a museum with scientific exhibitions about innovation, robots, technology, biology, geography and space exploration with interactive and educational displays. The museum is centered with the high resolution globe called Geo-Cosmos, a model of earth floating in the universe.

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More info: Miraikan: Tokyo National Museum of Emergin Science

9. Unko Museum

The Unko Museum (うんこミュージアム) which literally means the “Poop Museum”, is a unique museum with the concept of “Max Unko Kawaii”, presenting a mixture of Kawaii culture and poop. The museum is divided into many fun areas and is filled with rainbow colours, poop-themed art and Kawaii-style items which you can take a lot of instagram-worthy photos.

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More info: Unko Museum Tokyo: a Fun and Instagram-Worthy Destination in Odaiba

10. Tokyo Trick Art Museum

Tokyo Trick Art Museum (東京トリックアート迷宮館) is a fun and interactive museum with a collection of 3D optical illusion paintings. The museum exhibits trick artworks in divided areas with different themes such as Edo-period, art masterpieces and Ninja. With visual illusion and surprises, you can take a lot of funny photos with your friends!

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Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2nuj7DQazJgRwpfg6

Access: 2-minute walk from Odaiba-kaihinkōen Station (Yurikamome Line)/5-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station (Rinkiai Line)

Official Website: https://www.trickart.info/english/index.html

11. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo is an indoor Lego-themed park with over 3 million Lego bricks. Visitors can enjoy various kinds of Lego attractions and play with bricks. The park is suitable for kids, family and adult Lego lovers.

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Related article: Guide to Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo

12. UWS Aquarium GA☆KYO

In the past years, several companies have been emerging in Japan using digital art in various locations, such as old buildings, etc. One of the latest trends is a new type of art aquarium that merges fishes and art with dynamic effects of light, sound, and fragrance.

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13. Toyosu Market

Toyosu area is a perfect destination for foodies in Tokyo as it’s home to Japan’s largest wholesale market Toyosu Market after it was relocated from the Tsukiji Fish Market in 2018. The famous tuna auction is now held in the new market in early mornings as well as some sushi restaurants and shops operate their business. Visitors can enter the market, buy food products and dine at restaurants inside the market. Toyosu can be accessed from Odaiba area by Yurikamome Line, which takes about 15 mins.

More info: Toyosu Market: Best Things to Do

Related article: Best Sushi in Toyosu Market

14. Teamlab Planets Tokyo

teamLab Borderless MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM was the world’s first digital art museum by the international art collective teamLab opened in Odaiba area in 2018. The immersive museum featured colourful and futuristic captivating art installations using the latest digital technology. The museum sadly closed its door in 2022 summer and reopened in early 2024 in a new location inside Azabudai Hills, a new complex facility and landmark in central Tokyo.

Related article: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: teamLab Borderless to Reopen

There is another teamLab’s digital art museum around Odaiba are. Opened in 2018, teamLab Planets Tokyo is located in Toyosu area, within a walking distance from Toyosu Market. The museum features body immersive exhibits in a vast space, using the digital art and effects of lights, sound and water.

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More info: TeamLab Planets Tokyo in Toyosu

15. Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is an Edo-era themed entertainment facility opened in 2024 near the Toyosu Market.  It features a shopping area, restaurants, a 24-hour hot spring, and lodging facilities with the atmospheric streets inspired by the Edo period. A wide variety of dishes can be enjoyed here, including street snacks and fresh seafood from Toyosu Market. Additionally, two rooftop gardens with footbaths provide stunning views of Toyosu, blending modern amenities with a touch of old Edo’s charm.

More info ▶ Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai

16. Tokyo Big Sight

For every traveler who are interested in time-limited events in Tokyo, Tokyo Big Sight is one of the most recommended spot to go in Odaiba. Tokyo Big Sight, the largest exhibition center in Japan, offers a wide range of interesting events throughout the year: For example, Comic Market, AnimeJapan, Tokyo Motor Show and so on.

More info: Tokyo Big Sight: the Biggest Exhibition Center

17. Night View of Odaiba

Odaiba is one of the best spots to enjoy a night view and romantic night out in Tokyo. The stunning illuminated city view with the iconic Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo’s skyscrapers including Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree can be captured in Odaiba. The Statue of Liberty, another landmark of Odaiba is also lit up at night. The best season to enjoy the night view of Odaiba is winter as spectacular winter illuminations are displayed at number of sites within the district.

Related article: Odaiba Winter Illumination

18. Sail in Tokyo Bay

If you want to go beyond the typical and have a unique experience, Tokyo Water Taxi is a service that allows you to book a small boat privately to enjoy with your family, friends or partner (with a maximum of 8 people). The boats come equipped with a small portable speaker so you can play whatever music you want from your smart phone so you can relax and unwind as if you were in the comfort of your own room.

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More info: Tokyo Water Taxi: Explore Tokyo from the Water

-Where to Shop in Odaiba

Odaiba is a fantastic place for shopping as there is a wide range of shopping malls and complexes that cater to different tastes and needs, including trendy fashion items, tech gadgets, anime goods, and unique souvenirs. Many of its shopping malls are combined with or conveniently located from attractions, so you can enjoy your shopping spree and then take in the views, visit a museum, or have fun at an amusement park.

▶ Odaiba Shopping Guide: Best Shops in Odaiba

-Where to Eat in Odaiba

Odaiba offers an abundance of places to eat out, from trendy cafes to traditional Japanese cuisine. Some restaurants offer an astonishing view of Tokyo Bay and the metropolis. Many restaurants are situated inside shopping malls or entertainment facilities so you can enjoy dining, shopping and entertainment in one place. Please check the following link to find Odaiba’s popular restaurants!

▶ Best Restaurants in Odaiba

-How to Get to Odaiba

Odaiba area can be accessed by Yurikamome Line, running between Shimbashi Station and Toyosu Station, crossing the Rainbow Bridge. The ride between Shimbashi and Daiba Stations takes about 15 mins. Rinkai Line is another option which connects Oimachi and Shin Kiba Stations and stops at Tokyo Teleport Station which is in Odaiba area.

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