Beach & Waterfront · Takeshiba

Takeshiba Waterfront Deck 竹芝ふ頭 ウォーターフロント

The open-air timber deck around Takeshiba Passenger Terminal, where ferries leave for the Izu and Ogasawara islands, with benches facing Rainbow Bridge and an old ships mast lit up at night.

About

Takeshiba Pier is Tokyos gateway to its own islands: overnight ferries and jetfoils sail from here to Oshima, Hachijojima and, once a week or so, 24 hours south to Chichijima in the Ogasawara Islands. Around the passenger terminal a long boardwalk deck runs along the bay, with benches looking out at Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba and the Harumi towers, and a plaza built around a tall ships mast and rigging that is illuminated in the evening. The redevelopment of the area (Tokyo Port City Takeshiba and WATERS takeshiba next door) added a riverside promenade and a restored tidal flat facing Hama-rikyu Gardens. It is a short walk from Hamamatsucho and makes a relaxing stop before or after a Sumida river cruise.

Highlights

• Boardwalk deck facing Rainbow Bridge and the bay, with many benches
• Ships mast plaza, lit at night
• Watch the big island ferries and jetfoils come and go
• Restored tidal flat and promenade at WATERS takeshiba facing Hama-rikyu
• Five minutes from Hamamatsucho and the Haneda monorail

Tips

• Check the Tokai Kisen timetable if you want to see the evening ferry depart for the Izu islands.
• The terminal building has toilets, a convenience store and island souvenir shops.
• Walk on to Hinode Pier (5 min) for Sumida river water buses.
• Good sunset spot: the sun sets roughly behind the city to the west, lighting up the bridge.

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