Other Odaiba Highlights

Odaiba is a suburb that is almost like a theme park. The area has been in development since the mid 1980s and is home to some great attarctions and parks that are well worth checking out.

Panasonic Center

The Panasonic Center is a showcase of electronics company Matsushita’s amazing array of the latest electronic gadgets from  the newest cameras, DVDs, Plasma and LCD screens, computers and home appliances to name a few. They even have a talking toilet which changes height to suit you and weighs you while using it. The centre also houses the Dinosaur Factory which is very popular with children.

Dai kanransha Teleport Town

Dai kanransha Teleport Town is claims to be the home to the worlds second largest Ferris wheel after the London Eye standing at 115 meters. This Ferris wheel is very popular with young lovers who enjoy the privacy of the slowly spinning wheel. The gondolas hold up to six people and offers spectacular views of Tokyo both day and night.

Odaiba Kaihin Park

There are quite a few parks in Odaiba but the Kaihin Park is well worth a visit. situated near the Rainbow Bridge it features lush vegetation and a very popular man made sand beach, it is one of only two beaches in Tokyo, but doesn’t get too many swimmers in its murky polluted water. The park also has a smaller version of the Statue of Liberty and is one of Tokyo’s more romantic places.

Telecom Center

The Telecom Center is an imposing building with its huge satellites and antennas and a huge hole in the side with sky bridge. The centre has a fantastic observation deck which gives an amazing view. On the rare clear day you can even see Mount Fuji and the whole greater Tokyo region, but even if its hazy there is a worthwhile view of the Tokyo Bay and surrounding area.

Oedo Onsen Monogatari

The Oedo Onsen Monogatari is a hot spring theme park which opened in 2003. It reproduces the atmosphere of the Edo Period which occurred during 1603 and 1896 with faithfully reproduced buildings and shops. There are many types of baths which are fed by actual hot spring water which is produced nearly 1400 meters underground. Visitors wear the traditional Japanese yukata which are cotton kimonos; there are 18 different patterns to choose.