The bridge's lights are powered by solar energy collected during the day.
It is a two-story structure, with the Tokyo Waterfront New Transit Waterfront Line running on the lower level.
Pedestrians can choose between the North Route for city views or the South Route for ocean vistas.
The bridge was completed and opened to traffic in 1993.
Construction required a specialized design to avoid interfering with the flight paths to Haneda Airport.
The bridge features a total of 444 lamps for its night-time illumination display.
The Rainbow Bridge is a 798-meter suspension bridge connecting Shibaura Pier and the Odaiba waterfront in Tokyo. It features a dual-deck design, carrying a toll expressway on the upper level and a regular road along with the Yurikamome transit line on the lower level. The structure is iconic for its illuminations, which utilize solar power generated by panels installed on the bridge towers. During winter, the bridge lights typically transition to a white color scheme, while rainbow-colored lights are common during other seasons. Pedestrians can cross the bridge via two separate walkways on the north and south sides of the lower deck. The north side offers views of the Tokyo Tower and the inner city skyline, while the south side looks out toward Odaiba and the Tokyo Bay area. Both walkways are elevated, providing an unobstructed perspective of the surrounding maritime traffic.
The Odaiba Seaside Park beach area looking back toward the bridge towers.
Walk one side of the bridge and take the monorail back to experience both perspectives.
Bring a windbreaker, as the open bay area is significantly windier than the city streets.
Ensure your camera is ready before sunset, as the transition to the night lighting is distinct.
Attempting to walk the bridge during high-wind warnings, as the walkways may be temporarily restricted for safety.
Pedestrian walkways are closed periodically during severe weather conditions and on the third Monday of every month.
Bicycles are not permitted to be ridden on the pedestrian walkways; they must be pushed or placed in a provided carrying bag.
