Odaiba District
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
More than a century later, the small islands were joined into larger islands by massive landfills, and Tokyo began a spectacular development project aimed to turn the islands into a futuristic residential and business district during the extravagant 1980s. But development was critically slowed after the burst of the "bubble economy" in the early 1990s, leaving Odaiba nearly vacant.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Odaiba, Tokyo's premier artificial island and a futuristic playground of art, technology, and entertainment. Rising from the waters of Tokyo Bay, Odaiba is a testament to Japanese ingenuity and a look into the…
Listen in the app2The Statue of Liberty — A Symbol of Friendship
One of the most surprising sights in Odaiba is the replica of the Statue of Liberty. Standing at about 12 meters tall, it is a 1/7th scale version of the American original. …
Listen in the app3Odaiba Marine Park — The Artificial Shoreline
Just below the Statue of Liberty lies the Odaiba Marine Park. This area features an 800-meter-long artificial sandy beach, with sand brought in from the islands of the Izu archipelago. …
Listen in the app4Fuji TV Building — Tange's Spherical Vision
No building in Odaiba is more recognizable than the Fuji Television headquarters. Designed by the legendary architect Kenzo Tange, the building is a masterpiece of late 20th-century 'metabolist' influenced architecture. …
Listen in the app5The Life-Sized Gundam — Pop Culture as Monument
In front of the DiverCity Tokyo Plaza stands perhaps the most famous inhabitant of Odaiba: the life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue. Standing nearly 20 meters tall, this scale replica of the iconic mecha from the Gundam series is a…
Listen in the app6Miraikan — The Museum of Emerging Science
Heading south, we arrive at Miraikan, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. This museum is a place to contemplate the future of humanity through the lens of cutting-edge technology. …
Listen in the app7Decks Tokyo Beach — Retro Vibes and Entertainment
To conclude our tour of the district's highlights, we visit Decks Tokyo Beach. This shopping and entertainment complex is famous for its 'Daiba Itchome Shotengai' on the fourth floor—a meticulously recreated shopping street from…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Odaiba comes to an end, reflect on the incredible variety of experiences this island offers. We have moved from the 19th-century battery foundations to the 1960s nostalgia of Decks, and finally to the futuristic…
Listen in the app
What is Odaiba District?
Odaiba District is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6258, 139.7715 |
| Last updated |
