Rainbow Bridge
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Why go
- The walk across on foot during the daytime, with no toll to pay for crossing.
Opening hours
Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Don't miss
- Lamps on the cablesRed, white and green lamps glow each night, powered by solar energy gathered during the day.On the supporting cablesEach night
- White towersThe supporting towers are painted white to match the central Tokyo skyline seen from Odaiba.The bridge towers, seen from the Odaiba waterfront
- North walkwayLooks over the inner Tokyo harbour and Tokyo Tower.North side of the lower deckDuring the day
- South walkwayViews of Tokyo Bay and, on clear days, Mount Fuji.South side of the lower deckDuring the day
- Yurikamome lineThe fully automated rail line runs down the centre of the lower deck.Centre of the lower deck
Know before you go
- Open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
- Visitors can cross the bridge on foot during the daytime.
- Light motorcycles under 50 cc are not allowed on the bridge.
- Motorcycle pillion passengers are banned on the bridge.
- No additional toll is charged for crossing it.
Tips for your visit
- The two pedestrian walkways run along the north and south sides of the lower deck.
Best time to visit
- Come on a clear day to see Mount Fuji from the south walkway.
- Come after dark to see the cable lamps, which glow red, white or green each night.
With kids
- The bridge is open 24 hours a day, so the lamps on the cables can be seen after dark.
Interesting facts4
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The English name was picked by public vote, while the official name is Tokyo Port Bridge.
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Its Japanese name, reinbō burijji, is also rendered as Pont Arc-en-ciel.
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The bridge carries the Shuto Expressway's Road 357, which is also known as Rinkou Douro.
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The upper deck carries an expressway, and the lower deck a fully automated rail line, a road and a footpath.
Rainbow Bridge (Tokio) - Wikipedia
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History
Construction began in 1987 and was completed in 1993. A hijacker once tried to fly a plane under the bridge during All Nippon Airways Flight 61.
- 1987Construction of the bridge begins. Kawasaki Heavy Industries builds it.
- 1993The bridge is completed.
Sources: Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo) - Wikipedia · Rainbow Bridge (Tokio) - Wikipedia · Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo) - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +81 3-5463-0223
Questions and answers
Is it free to cross Rainbow Bridge?
Yes. No additional toll is charged for crossing the bridge, and visitors can cross it on foot during the daytime.
What are the opening hours of Rainbow Bridge?
The bridge is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Walking across is possible during the daytime.
How do I get to Rainbow Bridge on foot?
On foot, you can reach the bridge from Tamachi Station or Shibaura-futō Station on the mainland side.
Can you cycle across Rainbow Bridge?
No. Bicycles may only be pushed on the walkways, not ridden, because the walkways are narrow.
Where is the best view of Mount Fuji from Rainbow Bridge?
The south walkway looks over Tokyo Bay and, on clear days, towards Mount Fuji.
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