Mokomon's recommended "Tokyo drive sanctuary"๐
1. Six main trees (Roppongi Hills)
Roppongi Hills is a cultural center where many ideas were born, with complex facilities such as offices, art galleries , residences , hotels , and huge cinemas . It is a tourist spot representing Tokyo . It's good to enjoy driving around the town centered on Roppongi Hills, or stop the car and look at the night view of Tokyo from the observatory!
Address : 6-10-1 Roppongi , Minato - ku , Tokyo
Business hours : Varies by facility, see website for details
Parking lot : Available ( paid )
Fee : Free ( some paid facilities exist )
Closed : Depends on the facility, see website for details
2.Rainbow Bridge (Rainbow Bridge)
The Rainbow Bridge, opened in 1993 , is a popular symbol of Tokyo Port . The first floor is a general road and the second floor is a highway, so you can enjoy driving anywhere . The lighting patterns that change depending on the season are beautiful enough to be called the art of light, and color the driving scene . Enjoy an elegant time while enjoying the night view that can only be seen in Tokyo, such as Odaiba!
Address : 3-33-19 Haiyan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours : Vehicle traffic is 24 hours
Parking : none
Toll : Free on general roads , Metropolitan Expressway tolls apply.
Regular holidays : none ( road )
3. Tokyo Gate Bridge (Tokyo Gate Bridge)
A 2,618m high bridge overlooking Tokyo Port . Because there is a road, you can fully enjoy the night view while driving . It is also recommended to aim for a special light-up day because the color is different from usual depending on the day, such as lit up in pink on the corresponding day of the Pink Ribbon Month . ( Refer to the Tokyo Port Authority website for specific dates )
Address : 2 Wakasu , Koto Ward , Tokyo
Business Hours : Vehicle traffic is 24 hours
Parking : none
Fee : Free
Regular holidays : none ( road )
4.Tokyo Station (Tokyo Station )
Tokyo Station prospered as a gateway to Tokyo, such as being the starting point for the Shinkansen. Marunouchi Station, completed in 2012, reproduces the appearance of Tokyo Station 100 years ago, and the modern design made of red bricks is impressive. It is lit up at night, so it is one of the places you want to stop by while driving.
Address : 1 Marunouchi , Chiyoda - ku , Tokyo
Business Hours : Always
Parking : none
Fee : Free
Regular holidays : none