Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge (レインボーブリッジ, Reinbo Buridji) is a suspension bridge that connects Tokyo with the artificial island of Odaiba at Tokyo Bay. It is 798 metres long with a main span of 580 metres. There are lamps placed on the wires supporting the bridge, which are illuminated into three different colors, red, white and green every night using solar energy obtained during the day. The bridge has two separate walkways on the north and south sides of the lower deck; the north side offers views of the inner Tokyo harbour and Tokyo Tower, while the south side offers views of Tokyo Bay and occasionally Mount Fuji. The walkways may only be used during certain hours.

The Rainbow Bridge can be accessed by foot from Tamachi Station (JR East) or Shibaura-futo Station (Yurikamome Line) on the mainland side.

photos: Junko Nagata ©Japanbyweb.com