Rainbow Bridge, Suspension bridge in Tokyo Bay, Japan
The Rainbow Bridge spans 798 meters across Tokyo Bay, connecting the Shibaura district to the artificial island of Odaiba with white steel towers.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries completed construction of this double-deck bridge in 1993, incorporating advanced seismic technology following the Kobe earthquake experience.
The bridge appears in numerous Japanese films and media productions, including the 2003 film Lost in Translation, representing modern Tokyo architecture.
The upper deck carries the Daiba Route 11 of Shuto Expressway, while the lower deck accommodates the Yurikamome transit system and pedestrian walkways.
Solar-powered lamps mounted on the suspension cables illuminate the bridge in red, white, and green colors each night against the Tokyo skyline.
Location: Minato
Inception: 1993
Architects: Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Official opening: August 26, 1993
Height: 127 m
Length: 798 m
Longest Span: 570 m
Width: 49 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 35.63639,139.76361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:41
Tokyo offers photographers a wide range of subjects, from centuries-old temples to modern skyscrapers and maintained gardens. The city combines traditional Japanese architecture with contemporary urban design, creating environments that shift throughout the day. Sites like Senso-ji Temple in Taito and Meiji Shrine in Shibuya present religious structures amid urban settings, while Tokyo Skytree in Sumida and Tokyo Tower in Minato provide elevated city views. The city's different districts showcase varied aspects of Japanese culture. Harajuku and Akihabara Electric Town in Chiyoda represent modern youth culture and technology, while Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku offers a glimpse of postwar dining alleys. Parks including Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Yoyogi Park, and Chidorigafuchi Park provide seasonal photo opportunities, particularly during cherry blossom season. Shibuya Crossing demonstrates urban movement, Nakameguro Canal offers waterway perspectives, and locations like Hamarikyu Gardens and Imperial Palace East Gardens show traditional Japanese landscaping. From the observation decks of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to the street scenes of Takeshita Street and Ginza District, Tokyo serves different photographic interests.
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