Top 4 Entertainment spots in Odaiba
Odaiba is filled with the major entertainment spots such as theme parks and museums. We check them out using 5 categories of ‘level of detail’, ‘level of thrill’, ‘level of relaxation’, ‘level of learning’ and ‘cost performance’.
1. Fuji TV To the world of TV! You can
Fuji TV is the pioneer company to open its doors to the public as a TV station where you could visit and enjoy yourself. There is an observatory deck of the famous spherical building; as well as Wonder Street where you can imagine you are the celebrity star surrounded by TV programme exhibit, props and items, on Level 5. Be sure not to miss the ‘One Piece Restaurant’ or the Fuji TV souvenir shop.
Access: 3 mins walk from Yurikamome Odaiba station, 5 mins walk from Exit B Tokyo Teleport Station Rinkai Line
Entrance fee: Free admission (chargeable for some areas)
Opening hours: 10 am – 6 pm
Closed days: Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
*Differs depending on the facility/shop
Revamped Laugh-kun’s stamp rally
‘Laugh-kun’s stamp rally’ printed on the guidebook was revamped in January 2015. we will introduce the route from where you can effectively collect your stamps from 5 locations. Collect all stamps and present the stamp book to the information counter to receive Fuji TV gifts!
Spherical observatory deck ‘Hachitama’ Level 25
Entrance fee: ¥ 550
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5.30pm)
The roof inside the sphere has excellent sound effects. Live concerts can be held here.
Have a sweeping view of the famous places in Tokyo starti ng with the Rainbow Bridge.
The top spots in Odaiba where you can see Mount Fuji on a clear day.
2. Madame Tussauds Tokyo Wax museum
Exhibits of more than 60 life-sized figures of famous personalities in the world or in Japan, endorsed by the personalities themselves. Be surprised by the reality of the figures. Fully interactive and free to take pictures.
Access: DECKS Tokyo Beach Island mall, Level 3 (entrance)
Admission fee: ¥ 2,000 (advance sale ticket with stipulated timing ¥ 1,500)
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (last admission 7pm)
Closed days: Follows Decks Tokyo Beach
More info: Madame Tussauds Tokyo Homepage
Experience and Play
Besides experiencing figure making, there are many games mainly at the Sports athletes zone where you can play video games on softball or PK games.
A photo with Johnny Depp while being surrounded by paparazzi.
You can make wax copies of your hand in about 10 mins. ¥ 1,000
Photo taking with the famous
An array of figures in 9 different zones such as movie stars, sports athletes, music stars, Science and Innovation, etc. It feels as if you are taking pictures with the real person.
A photo with Johnny Depp while being surrounded by paparazzi.
Grab a microphone and have a song with the sexy Beyonce.
Bigger than you thought? Or smaller? Matsuko Deluxe.
The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds.
3. Gundam Front Tokyo Indoor attraction
Indoor attraction where you can enjoy Gundam’s world views. Have fun with video experience or exhibits. There are zones which charge such as ‘DOME-G’ and zones which don’t, such as ‘Ganpura TOKYO’ and shops.
Access: DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Level 7
Admission fee: Chargeable zones need reservation ¥ 1,000 (Ticket Pia, Seven-Eleven), same-day ticket ¥ 1,200
Opening hours: 10am – 9pm (last admission 8pm)
3 designated time periods for entry on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Information correct as of February 2015.
More info: Gundam Front Tokyo Homepage
Free zones
Visit the official shop where you can find items sold here only, or ‘Gunpla TOKYO’’ with an array of Gunpla.
Official shop Selling Ganpura, sweets and Gundam items.
Official shop . Exhibits more than 1000 Gunpla launched from 1980 until now.
Chargeable zone
Visit the ‘1/1 core fighter’exhibits showing the last scene of the ‘Mobile fighter Gundam’ featuring the bust of actual size Gundam, or other special exhibitions.
RG1/1 ZGMF-X20A strike freedom Gundam ver. GFT Actual-sized bust for main mobile suit ‘Mobile Fighter Gundam seed destiny’. Separate ticket necessary for ‘Shot-G’ where you can take pictures in the cockpit.
DOME-G View the new show CG battle in a special dome 16 m in diameter.
Character photo spot Take photos with life-sized characters from the previous series.
Archive counter A touch-panel where you can search the main images or keywords of Gundam series.
4. Tokyo Joypolis Indoor theme park by SEGA
The indoor theme park managed by Sega based on the concept of virtual reality. Various thrilling or horror attractions and games featuring the near future.
Access: Decks Tokyo Beach Seaside mall Level 3 (entrance)
Admission fee: Single entry ¥ 800, passport ¥ 3,900
Opening hours: 10 am – 10 pm (last admission 9.15 pm)
Closed days: Non-scheduled rest day.
More info: Tokyo Joypolis Homepage
Attractions
Besides coasters, there are also attractions or video sports games testing your physical strength. Many attractions are related to the movies or anime in trend now too.
Veil of dark Spinning at top speed indoor. Fully thrilling at 360 degrees rotation ¥ 800.
Halfpipe Tokyo Thrilling snowboarding simulator ¥ 800.
Space interaction
Free contents shown on digital screen monitors at 17 locations in the park. The screen characters can move and make strange faces.
Mermaid aquarium The face of the manatee swimming in the big aquarium changes to become yours?
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