The Rainbow Bridge is one of the symbols of Japan. Every year, many tourists from all parts of the Earth go to admire it. The Japanese claim that this bridge is not only very beautiful, but also magical. What are its features? Let's try to figure it out.
The legend of the Rainbow Bridge
The Japanese believe that there is a mythical place at the very edge of heaven. It is also called the Rainbow Bridge. Legend has it that there is something else after earthly life. When the pet’s life is nearing its end, a journey across the rainbow bridge awaits him. After passing through it, he will fall on evergreen meadows, where he will always frolic with other animals, until one day he feels that his beloved master has come to him. At this moment, they will reunite and will no longer part.
Infrastructure
The bridge connects the Minato-ku business district with the artificial island of Odaiba. It has two tiers through which a highway, a monorail and a hiking trail pass. The Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo reaches 918 meters in length and 126 meters in height. On the tops of the pylons that support the construction of the bridge, there are observation platforms from which you can admire the bay. It looks especially beautiful at sunset and at dawn.
The bridge was built 5 years. Its opening took place in 1993.
Why is the bridge rainbow?
Anyone who heard this name for the first time will surely immediately introduce some kind of fun structure painted in many colors. Well, or a bridge in the form of a rainbow. In fact, in the afternoon the Tokyo bridge looks very different.
It is built in the best traditions of high-tech style and painted in white. Only the backlight makes it truly magical. It becomes rosy when night falls on the city. It is worth noting that the sight is simply incredible.
View of the bridge from a height
If being in the Land of the Rising Sun, you want to admire its capital from a bird's eye view, be sure to visit the Fuji TV office. An observation deck, located inside a huge transparent ball stuck among the skyscrapers, makes it possible to contemplate all the beauty of Tokyo. The Rainbow Bridge is perfectly visible from there.
The embankment, lit up by many lights, a bustling business district, a bustling shipyard, a freeway loop - all this can also be seen and photographed from the observation deck.
Amazing near
Do not be surprised to see the Statue of Liberty, famous throughout the world, near the Rainbow Bridge. This is not an optical illusion, which the Japanese are quite capable of, but an ordinary copy. It is four times smaller than the New York original, but against the backdrop of a bridge sparkling with all the colors of the rainbow, it looks very impressive.
It was installed with investor money in 1998, when the year of France was celebrated in Japan. As conceived by the organizers, the Statue of Liberty symbolized democracy and the right to choose. A year later, the authorities dismantled the huge sculpture, but it turned out that during the time of his reign over the Tokyo Bay, the Statue managed to acquire such popular love that it had to be returned. This is very pleased and local residents, and numerous tourists.
The symbol of the Japanese capital
According to tour operators and the best resources about the culture of the Land of the Rising Sun (for example, Japanese Dolls), the Rainbow Bridge is one of the main attractions of Tokyo. Of course, it is beautiful, comfortable and looks spectacular on the glossy pages of travel booklets. But is his role in the cultural life of the capital not exaggerated? The Japanese are happy to tell visitors what the uniqueness of this place is.
For residents of this country, the Rainbow Bridge is not just an architectural structure. It seems to connect different eras. The thing is that in ancient times, the Tokyo embankment was equipped with numerous fortifications designed to protect both the city and the whole country from a military threat that could come from the sea at any time. For many centuries, the sea stood guardians responsible for the safety of citizens.
But the island was built in modern times. It is noteworthy that the artificial Japanese islands and the Great Wall of China are the only structures created by the hands of people that are visible even from outer space! One of such miracles is Odaiba.
Mysterious Island
Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo), the description of which is strongly connected with the culture and history of all of Japan, will lead you to that very island. By the way, a walk takes only a quarter of an hour, and the pleasure will bring indescribable.
The history of the island began in the 19th century, when the country's leadership decided to build artificial islands. The project assumed that as many as 11 structures would be created, but these ambitious plans were only partially realized. The Japanese built five islands, three of which did not last long.
At first, on the island of Odaiba, mainly military facilities were located. Over time, his profile has changed.
This island is as modern, snow-white and shining as the path to it. It houses business centers, offices, hotels, numerous restaurants and entertainment venues. Today, the infrastructure of this region is developing rapidly, thousands of tourists come here for shopping, entertainment and, of course, wonderful Japanese cuisine.
Between the many Japanese islands runs many floating restaurants, many of which also use colorful lights. All this gives the Rainbow Bridge even more charm.