Get Relaxed by Stunning Views of Tokyo Bay and Hydrangea at or near Ariake & Daiba ‘s Shopping Complexes

This time, we focus on photo spots at or near shopping complexes in Ariake and Odaiba. Why not stop by at a terrace surrounded by nature, a park colored by hydrangea and an Insta-worthy shrine while shopping?

Terrace of “Ariake Garden” making us feel like enjoying picnic

“Ariake Garden” is a shopping complex opened in June this year. It has over 200 shops, and the number is the largest in Ariake area. Moreover, there are also Shiki Theatre, Onsen facility and so on. “Water Terrace” on the 5th floor of Ariake Garden is our recommended photo spot. It is about 250㎡ big and has lawn space, a fountain and so on. Looking around here, you can see a dynamic view consisting of skyscrapers and feel as if you’re in an oasis. It allows visitors to bring what they buy at food court, so why not enjoy a picnic mood on a sunny day? In addition, you should pay attention to the large display. When their original animation is projected on it, fountain show whose light and sound work together with the video starts. It’s held every 15 minutes, so you don’t hesitate to watch it with even children who are not good at waiting. At night, a romantic atmosphere is produced by lighting up the terrace.

Opening Hours	＜Shopping＞10:00AM – 9:00PM ＜Restaurant＞11:00AM – 11:00PM
Address	2-1-8 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel: A 14-minute walk from the hotel Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: A 8-minute walk from Ariake Station which is 9 stations away from Takeshiba Station
URL	https://www.shopping-sumitomo-rd.com/ariake/shopping

Mid to Late-June is the best season! Hydrangea at “Symbol Promenade Park” that colors around Venus Fort and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza

“Symbol Promenade Park” connects Daiba, Aomi and Ariake. They consist of 3 promenades including Center, East and West, and show us a different atmosphere depending on each area such as breathtaking night views created by Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower and greenery scenery. From mid to late June, ‘Center Promenade,’ running around Odaiba’s large shopping complexes such as Venus Fort and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, is colored with the countless hydrangeas. Around Venus Fort, there are blue hydrangeas with a dignified impression. There are Annabella ones around DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, which make the pretty white flowers bloom like Temari(traditional Japanese handball).
They are in full bloom on both sides of the stairs or paths, so you can take great pics looking as if you were in a flower garden. Since the rainy season has started in Tokyo, you should be easy to see raindrops bring out hydrangeas’ gracefulness.

Opening Hours	24 Hours
Address	1 to 2-chome Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo Prefecture / 1 to 2-chome Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo Prefecture / 2 to 3-chome Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel: A 5-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station which is one station away from Kokusai Tenjijo Station Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: A 6-minute walk from Daiba Station which is 4 stations away from Takeshiba Station
URL	https://www.tptc.co.jp/park/01_04

Located in front of the Fuji Television Headquarters bldg.! “AQUA City ODAIBA Shrine” allowing you to see a panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and Odiba’s landmarks

“AQUA City ODAIBA Shrine” is on the rooftop of ‘AQUA City ODAIBA,’ which is located a 1-minute walk from Daiba Sta. Over the bright-red-colored torii gate surrounded by lush green, there is Fuji Television Headquarters bldg. with an eye-catching spherical observation deck called ‘HACHITAMA’. When you turn around the opposite side, the great scenery including Odaiba Seaside Park and the Statue of Liberty, Rainbow bridge and so on spreads out. In other words, you can enjoy Tokyo Bay’s view, Odaiba’s landmarks and the shrine with a dignified atmosphere at once. AQUA City ODAIBA Shrine enshrines the deity of ‘Shiba Daijingu Shrine’ which was built in 1005 and is located near Daimon Sta. It’s believed that the deity gets rid of bad luck and brings good luck in business and love. Moreover, he is the god of one of Tokyo’s oldest shrines, so it seems that we feel like we are gaining strong power. By the way, there are 60 various stores in AQUA City Odaiba. It has also ‘TOKYO RAMEN KOKUGIKAN MAI’ that gathers well-known 6 shops in various places throughout Japan.

Opening Hours	＜Product Sales＞11:00AM – 9:00PM ＜Restaurant＞11:00AM – 11:00PM *Please check the official website for more information.
Address	1-7-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel: A 6-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station which is one station away from Kokusai Tenjijo Station Hotel Tavinos Hamamatsucho: A 1-minute walk from Daiba Station which is 4 stations away from Takeshiba Station
URL	https://www.aquacity.jp