Daiba Park in Tokyo
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Daiba Park Old Fort in Tokyo Bay
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Facts & Figures
Daiba Park, a former fortress, is located in the Tokyo Bay and offers amazing views of the Tokyo skyline, Odaiba and the Rainbow Bridge. The public seaside park is a great place to enjoy the cherry blossom season. The special Oshima cherry trees can reach a height of over 10 meters. They were planted in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Daiba construction. Many families come here for picnics and to enjoy stunning sunsets.
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But the park has much more to offer. During your stroll, you will see the ruins of jin-ya (regional government office), a gunpowder storehouse, artillery emplacements and foundations of barracks. The old cannons can be found now at the Yasukuni Shrine. Daiba Park is surrounded by a huge stone wall reaching 5 to 7 meters in height. Benches along the walking and cycling paths offer you a relaxing moment to enjoy the great scenery.
- Daiba Park
- Opening Hours - open 24/7
- Closed - never
- Admission Fee - free
History
Daiba Park opened its doors to the public in 1928. Its origin dates back to 1853 when the Edo Shogunate (1603 - 1868) made the decision to build defensive fortresses after the arrival of the foreign ships of United States Navy officer Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794 – 1858) and the opening of Japan to the outside world. The meaning of the word Daiba is battery. The Edo shogunate built in total six batteries to protect Tokyo. One of the remaining two became Daiba Park. BTW, the fort (also known as Third Daiba) was never used in a battle. The remaining Sixth Daiba is unfortunately not open to the public in order to protect precious plants there.
Location
Daiba Park, located at the tip of Odaiba Seaside Park extending into Tokyo Bay and near Rainbow Bridge.
Address: 1-chome-10-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 135-0091
How to get to Daiba Park in Tokyo?
- 12-minute walk from Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station served by Yurikamome Line
Sightseeing spots in Daiba Park and nearby
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Scenery - Take breathtaking photos of iconic landmarks like the Liberty Statue, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and Fuji Television Building in Odaiba.
Historical sites - Discover historical sites within Daiba Park, including gun batteries, a gunpowder storehouse, and much more.
Odaiba Rainbow Bridge - The Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo is a 798-metre-long, 29-metre-wide, and 52.4-metre-high two-story suspension bridge connecting the artificial island Odaiba in the northern part of Tokyo Bay with the Shibaura Pier. Read more >
Odaiba - It is a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. This place is very popular with young people due to its entertainment and shopping facilities. Read more >
Hamarikyu Garden - Hamarikyu Garden is one of the best places to celebrate Hanami (Cherry blossom viewing) in Tokyo. Read more >
Festival & Events in Tokyo (dates can change without notice)
May
Sanja Festival - Three Shrine Festival (every third Sunday of May)
It is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo (Sanja Festival, Kanda Matsuri, Sanno Matsuri at Hie Shrine). The festival last for 3 days and attracts more than 2 Mio visitors. It features a parade with 100 decorated floats and thousands of people.
August
Asakusa Samba Carnival (25th)
The Asakusa Samba Carnival is one of the biggest summer festivals in Tokyo. 18 teams competing for the title. The show starts at 1pm and ends at 6pm.
Enjoy colorful costumes, samba floats and drummers.
December
Hagoita Ichi Fair (17th till 19th)
Every year in December the Hagoita-ichi (Hagoita Market) at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa is a magnet for thousands of visitors.
Hagoita are artistic and brightly colored wooden paddle, which are used to play the traditional Japanese New Year's game called Hanetsuki. Hagoita are popular good luck charms and gifts.
