Location: Odaiba / Shiodome / Shinbashi
Top Things to do in Odaiba / Shiodome / Shinbashi
What to do and see in Odaiba / Shiodome / Shinbashi, Kanto: The Best Nature & Parks
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
Restaurants in Tokyo
1. Hama Rikyu Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,915 reviews
This popular park is located next to Tokyo Bay and contains one of the most beautiful gardens in the city.
Reviewed By ghayman - Greenbelt, United States
Strolling through this well maintained and a peaceful 62-acre park is a recommended activity. There are meadows, paths, lakes, bridges, a tea house, a lighthouse, benches and even platforms where you can lie down and stretch out. This public park area, the "Hama Detached Palace Garden", was the former site of the old Imperial gardens of the Edo period. It reminds you of Central Park in New York City but to a smaller scale. The park is located in the Chuo area of Tokyo on the banks of the Sumida river and only a short walking distance from the former Tsukiji Fish Market (now moved to a new location.) One can stroll and admire the manicured gardens and landscape enjoying the peaceful tranquility and beauty of the surroundings. Entrance fee is ~$2.60 US ($1.30 Senior). There are restrooms available and several smoking areas. Other areas include flower displays, trees (including cherry trees), horse exercising, tea ceremony, stores, lakes, bridges, and even duck hunting. It is located close to the Tsukijishijo subway station on the Oedo line.
2. Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 822 reviews
Odaiba Marine Park has sand and rocks surrounding a quiet cove that spreads out beside Daiba Park (Battery #3). Odaiba is one of Japan’s lading tourist spots sporting a fusion of natural water and greenery with futuristic scenery such as Rainbow Bridge, the Fuji Television Building and urban resort hotels. This is the heart of the continuously evolving coastal subcenter of Tokyo. You can spend a fun time regardless of the season at Odaiba Marine Park, which is also famed as a standard stop for students on school trips and travelers from within Japan and abroad. Many have been spiritually soothed by the truly magnificent and beautiful sunset and night view seen from Odaiba Marine Park. You can enjoy the view as you stroll along the beach or grassy lawns, or from the observation deck or the Skywalk.
Reviewed By mWrite - Helsinki, Finland
There is nice beach, however if I understood correctly, you are not allowed to swim. Interestingly the beach and entire area is man made. You have nice view from here towards the Rainbow bridge, which you most likely crossed to get here. And you have nice sunset view. There is also Statue of Liberty and shopping mall with plenty of restaurants, if you get hungry.
3. Shiba Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By 769PeterC - Warrington, United Kingdom
Nice place to spend a quiet hour or so walking through the park and in the temples and sitting on the grass to watch the world go by Best unobstructed views of the Tokyo Tower near by.
4. Daiba Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 360 reviews
"The Jokisen tea that awakens one from a peaceful sleep/With only four cups, the night is sleepless" This comical tanka satirizes the state of strife throughout Edo when an American fleet led by Admiral Matthew Perry appeared in Uraga Channel in June 1853, in the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate. However, It was the shogunate itself that was surprised by the arrival of the black ships. The shogunate didn't even have large ships to defend itself from an attack by the foreign warships. So it came up with the idea of building batteries. As a result, it built six batteries off the coast of Shinagawa. However, in the end, they went unused and were neglected. They were known as the Shinagawa Daiba, and their designer was Egawa Taro-zaemon, the prefectural governor of Nirayama in Izu Province. The six batteries lasted until the Showa period, but four were removed as part of maintenance of Tokyo Bay, and only the two best preserved, No. 3 Battery and No. 6 Battery, were designated nat
Reviewed By suzmannikki - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Right next to the beach and the 2 big shopping centres. A great place to relax and from where to see the Rainbow Bridge.
5. Shiokaze Park
6. Former Shiba Rikyu Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By ggm96822 - Honolulu, United States
Very easy to visit, right next to Hamamatsucho Station, five minutes south of Tokyo Station by JR Yamanote Line, and if you are a senior (65+) admission is only 70 yen. Known for early blossoms of plum and cherry, and most notable for the way it has become completely enclosed by skyscrapers. A very peaceful respite from the busy streets.
