Odaiba Audio Guide

Welcome to Odaiba

Welcome to Odaiba. Ride the Yurikamome across the water, step off at the station, and a scene like a city of the future spreads before you: a great Ferris wheel rising into the sky, silver buildings gleaming, a wide seaside promenade. And across the water, the sparkling towers of the city center and the graceful arc of the Rainbow Bridge. Swept by a pleasant sea breeze, this man-made island is the most open, seaside playground in Tokyo. Shopping, dining, an evening stroll to see the night view — as a place to enjoy all day long, it is loved by local families and couples alike. For travelers, it is a special area where you can slip away from the bustle of the city and meet another face of Tokyo. But would it surprise you to learn that this dazzling island hides a past that is surprisingly old and stern? Its beginning reaches back to a visitor from across the sea, who arrived aboard black ships. So let's begin with the history of Odaiba — the story of the black ships and the gun batteries.