Odaiba sits astride Minato, Shinagawa and Koto cities. It actually has a very old history reportedly getting its start during the Edo Period at the time of Perry’s visit to Japan.

Two attractions you should see when visiting are the Rainbow Bridge, a symbol of Tokyo, and the Statue of Liberty. There are also shopping malls and recreational facilities such as DECKS Tokyo Beach, Palette Town and Tokyo Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari.

While Odaiba has a strong urban image, being situated on the coast it has another natural side where it coexists with sea life and seabirds. Parks such as Aomi Minami Terminal Park, Odaiba Marine Park, and Daiba Park regularly hold events, so we suggest you time your visit to coincide with one of these events.

The nearest station to Odaiba is Daiba Station on the New Transit Yurikamome. A convenient way to get to the various places in Odaiba is to take a JR train, Tokyo Metro, or Yurikamome, to Daiba Station.

You can get to Daiba Station relatively quickly from Asakusa and Ueno. It is good to remember that all the trains will go through Shimbashi Station.

Asakusa (takes about 30 ~ 40 minutes)

The two ways you can get to Daiba Station from Asakusa are by either the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Toei Asakusa Line, both subway lines. If you are in a hurry to go there, then take the Toei Asakusa Line as it will get there 10 minutes more quickly than the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.

●Going by subway
① Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Asakusa Station to Shimbashi Station and then transfer to the New Transit Yurikamome that will then take you to Daiba Station. Fare: 530 yen (IC 524 yen)

② Take the Toei Asakusa Line from Track 1 at Asakusa Station and transfer at Shimbashi Station to the New Transit Yurikamome which you then take to Daiba Station. Fare: 550 yen (IC 545 yen)

Ueno (takes about 30 ~ 35 minutes)

There are two ways to get to Daiba from Ueno Station; either by JR train or the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line subway. When going by JR train, you can take either the Ueno Tokyo Line, Yamanote Line, or Keihin Tohoku Line.

●Going by JR train
To go from Ueno Station to Shimbashi Station you can take the JR Ueno Tokyo Line (from Track 7), the JR Yamanote Line (from Track 3), or the JR Keihin Tohoku Line and Negishi Line. Transfer to the New Transit Yurikamome at Shimbashi Station and get off at Daiba Station. Fare: 490 yen (IC 482 yen)

●Going by subway
Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Track 1 at Asakusa Station and transfer at Shimbashi Station to the New Transit Yurikamome which you then take to Daiba Station. Fare: 500 yen (IC 493 yen)

Going to Odaiba from Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station is the gateway to Tokyo and where the Shinkansen arrives and departs. You can also get to Daiba Station from Tokyo Station.

●Going to Odaiba by JR train (arrive in 20 ~ 30 minutes)
From Tokyo Station, you can take the JR Yamanote Line (from Track 5) or the Keihin Tohoku Line (from Track 6) to Shimbashi Station. Transfer there to the New Transit Yurikamome and get off at Daiba. Fare: 470 yen (IC 461 yen)

There seems to be quite a few people who like to go from Shinjuku and Ikebukuro to see the night view from Odaiba. This is how you can get there from Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.

From Shinjuku to Odaiba (takes about 40 ~ 45 minutes)

There are three different ways to get to Daiba from Shinjuku: JR, Toei Oedo Line subway, and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line subway.

Tokyo Metro takes more time than JR, however the train fare is about 200 yen less, so this is recommended for those who want to save some money.

●Going by JR train
From Shinjuku Station take the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line (from Track 1) to Osaki Station and transfer there to the Yamanote Line taking it to Shimbashi Station. At Shimbashi Station transfer to the New Transit Yurikamome and get off at Daiba Station. Fare: 530 yen (IC 523 yen)

●Going by subway
Take the Toei Oedo Line from Track 6 at Shinjuku Station and transfer at Tameike Station to the New Transit Yurikamome which you then take to Daiba Station. Fare: 550 yen (IC 545 yen)

From Shinjuku Station you can take the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (from Track 2) to Akasaka Mitsuke Station. Transfer there to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (Track 3) and take it to Shimbashi Station where you again transfer to the New Transit Yurikamome and get off at Daiba. Fare: 530 yen (IC 524 yen)

From Ikebukuro to Odaiba (takes about 45 ~ 50 minutes)

There are two ways to get to Daiba from Ikebukuro: JR and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line. The JR train is a bit faster but is very crowded in the morning. To avoid the crowded train, we recommend using the Tokyo Metro.

●Going by JR train
Take the JR Yamanote Line from Track 7 at Ikebukuro Station and transfer at Shimbashi Station to the New Transit Yurikamome which you then take to Daiba Station. Fare: 530 yen (IC 523 yen)

●Going by subway
Take the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line from Track 3 at Ikebukuro Station and transfer at Toyosu Station to the New Transit Yurikamome which you then take to Daiba Station. Fare: 570 yen (IC 567 yen)

If you want to go to Odaiba directly from the airport we recommend taking the bus. You can get off at major areas in Odaiba by taking a bus from any of the terminals in Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. This is the smoothest way to get there as it does not involve making transfers.

Getting to Odaiba from Haneda Airport (takes About 30 minutes)

When you go from Haneda Airport to Daiba, you can choose between two types of buses: Tokyo Airport Limousine Bus and Keikyu Express Bus.

The limousine bus is recommended for those who are not on a tight schedule. Reservations for it can be made in advance either online or at a convenience store.

Tickets for the Keikyu Express Bus can be purchased at vending machines near the terminals, though IC cards may also be used, making this a good option for those in a hurry.

●Tokyo Airport Limousine Bus
Departs from Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Haneda Airport Terminal 2, and Haneda Airport International Terminal and goes to Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, Tokyo Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari, and Palette Town Mae. Fare: 530 ~ 630 yen

●Keikyu Express Bus
Departs from Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Haneda Airport Terminal 2, and Haneda Airport International Terminal and goes to in front of Fuji TV, Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, Tokyo Teleport Station and Palette Town Mae. Fare: 530 ~ 590 yen


Getting to Odaiba from Narita Airport (takes about 2 hours)

●Tokyo Airport Limousine Bus
Departs from Narita Airport Terminal 1 South Wing, Narita Airport Terminal 1 North Wing, Narita Airport Terminal 2, and Narita Airport Terminal 3 and goes to Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba and Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. Fare: 2,900 ~ 3,200 yen.


Odaiba is a place where you can enjoy shopping and find lots of great spots for taking photos, but also has lots of sightseeing spots as well as parks that bring you closer to nature. Be sure to check out the many different ways that you can get there by using JR trains, subways, and buses.


* The content of this article is as of February 22, 2020
* Actual times may differ from the stated time due to delays in transportation.