Rainbow Bridge Promenade — Attraction in Tokyo

Spectacular views of one of the world’s greatest cities! Like every publicly run and visitable site in Japan, the Rainbow Bridge is exceptionally well organized for visitors. The walkways run alongside the lower deck of the bridge, in an extremely secure, caged space that is designed to keep pedestrians safe while also affording the most extraordinary views imaginable. Tokyo is among the wealthiest, most technologically advanced cities on earth, and there are few vantage points to equal this setting. The weather, however, must play a decisive role in any decision to make this trip. My visit was on a bright and sunny day in late April of 2024. And yet despite what looked like absolutely perfect weather, I was not prepared for the gale force winds that blew without pause for the entire walk. This is to be expected in an environment that extends over what is essentially open sea, but the force of the wind was nonetheless surprising. The wind speed was upwards of 40-50 mph, or close to 80 kph, and although I never feared for my safety thanks to the aforementioned caging that fully encloses the pedestrian area, the winds were so powerful that I was concerned that my glasses could be blown from my face, or my smartphone knocked out of my hand! Although I really enjoyed this solo excursion, I would caution anyone who has mobility issues or any concerns about walking stability, especially if there are any possible weather issues that...

Spent 6 days in Tokyo and walking across Rainbow Bridge from sunset was probably the highlight. The views across the bay are spectacular. I live in one of the world's greatest cities, imo (London). But the sight of skyscrapers from horizon to horizon, lit up in the dusk, the huge bulk of the Rainbow Bridge curving away in front and behind feels like sci-fi. It's as though you're experiencing the energy of the whole huge city. It's a long, noisy walk, and the bridge walkway feels slightly dangerous: when a truck thunders past you feel the bow wave trapped between the bridge decks thump into you. But it's worth it for the views, and the peaceful island the bridge connects to. A must-do for...

Just a few minutes from Shibaura-futo Station. Entry is free and it wasn’t crowded. It was surprisingly scary, though, as trucks run past very fast and noisily just 1m from you, which shakes the ground as well. Also, it’s quite tall and therefore quite windy up here. You can enjoy a good view of Tokyo Bay and see the Yurikamome trains running through the bridge, which is...