Located in the Tokyo Bay, Odaiba is a large arificial island originally constructed in 1853 by the Tokugawa shogunate as a series of 6 fortresses in
order to protect Tokyo from attack by sea. The island overlooks Tokyo, port installations area and the Rainbow Bridge which link the island to Shibaura
wharf. Is it possible to reach the island by the Yurikamome Line from Shimbashi ; on foot by crossing the Rainbow Bridge from Shibaura-futo Station, offering spectacular views surrounding Tokyo bay and waterfront ; by water-bus from Asakusa or by car...
Odaiba hosts game centers, shopping malls, sightseeing cruises (the futuristic Himiko should be a good choice), museums (Museum of Maritime Science, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation...), onsens, amusement parks, showrooms (Panasonic, Toyota), interesting modern architectures (Telecom Center, Fuji News Television building, Tokyo Big Sight...), gardens and promenades, making it a very popular entertainment area and one of the most interesting spot for tourism in Tokyo.
On the North, the Seaside Park overlooks the Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo Tower. A replica of the French Statue of Liberty currently located on the "L'ile aux Cygnes" (Swan Island) in Paris stands here. The French statue was erected during the "French Year in Japan" (1998-1999). Because its popularity, a replica was built and erected in 2000 at the same place...
Odaiba's statue of Liberty with the Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba Island, Tokyo, Japan. The Odaiba's Statue of Liberty is a replica of the French Statue of Liberty currently located on the "L'ile aux Cygnes" (Swan Island) in Paris. The French statue was erected during the "French Year in Japan" (1998-1999). Because its popularity, a replica was built and erected in 2000 at the same place.
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