Relax & Unwind In Odaiba

Above, a view of the Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba from the Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Most of us kaiju fans probably never heard of Odaiba in Tokyo until Godzilla x Megaguirus was released in 2000 as much of the movie's action took place there.

It was then that many of us first learned of the Aqua City shopping mall, the Rainbow Bridge and the futuristic architecture of the Fuji TV Building.

Above, the Fuji TV Building in Odaiba. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today, Odaiba is touted as a place full of attractions and a great place to unwind and relax. Modern Tokyo Times has an article on Odaiba that emphasizes the last point.

They start it with:

Odaiba in Tokyo really stands out because of the unique architecture, the stunning Rainbow Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, relaxing walkways by the sea, the unusual site of a beach, colorful boats which light up the area at night and you also have a host of tourist attractions to enjoy. Indeed, if you visit by monorail then images of the film Blade Runner will spring to mind. Therefore, this part of Tokyo is extremely unique and provides another fascinating angle to this ultra-modern city. 

Another noticeable feature of Odaiba is the romantic angle and this especially applies to the night time period. This notably applies to the amazing backdrop of Rainbow Bridge, ample dining areas to enjoy and the refreshing night time view. Also, you have nice walkways along the beach and much further afield. Given all these features, then you really do have a powerful romantic area for couples at night. 

Despite the romantic feature of Odaiba at night this does not mean that individuals, friends, groups, relatives and single tourists can’t enjoy the amazing atmosphere. On the contrary, Odaiba is a charming place to relax and unwind irrespective of the situation. After all, the graceful Rainbow Bridge at night is a true wonder to behold and well worth a visit alone without the countless other attractions.

Above, the Statue of Liberty and Rainbow Bridge from Aqua City. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Because of Godzilla's aforementioned connection to Odaiba, it is featured on page 25 in The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan.

To read the full article, go here.