Japan : Odaiba Rainbow Bridge and Statue of Liberty, Tokyo

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Hotspot #10 : Outstanding Bridge and Statue

By this time, we had already mastered the subway line. It was A PIECE OF CAKE and became our CUP OF TEA!

From Asakusa Station, we headed to Shimbashi Station on Asakusa Line. Once off boarded, knowing that we are needed to get another separate ticket for Yurikamome Line, we straight walked to the ticket machine. The fee was 310yen each, to stop at Futo Station.

“So, we walk along the bridge or what?”

Initially, we planned to have a 30-45mins walk through the Rainbow Bridge (bicycles are not allowed, so it has to be on foot), to view the breathtaking panoramic side of Tokyo. But looking at the length and size of the bridge, we opted for Plan B, which was elevated train ride with rubber tires.

“Hell crazy la nak jalan…tapi…tapi…tapi best…” We contemplated.

It was nearly sunset time, and enjoying the train ride over the elevated bridge, crossing the harbor, with the spectacular view of small man made island (currently joined the larger island), was the best thing ever! I was smiling non stop, standing in the first coach, just right before the windshield. Once in a while, I sat and stood up, for photo capturing. Tremendously stunning!

Approaching Daiba Station, we saw ferris wheel that once in while, peeked behind the buildings.

“Eh, we stop there for a while on the way back, can?” Hubby suggested.

“Tengok la sempat ke tak…or maybe, we can just zoom it from here. Quick! Elevated parking!” I hinted him to use the zoom lens.

The station was just right in front of Aquacity, where we had to walk few meters to the pedestrian access. Next to it, there was third version of Fuji TV building. It was known as the most unique Fuji headquarters with 1,200pound ball stands out from the gridline. Trust me, it was 100% NICER to see it at night than day!

Before we started walking on the longggggg pedestrian, we were struck with the couple combo!

“RAINBOW BRIDGE! AND…AND…AND STATUE OF…LIBERTY???”

“Yup, the French Statue of Liberty has came to Odaiba…” said hubby.

This replica is one of hundred of smaller replica in the whole wide world. Why they have it in Odaiba? Well, make sense coz the original Statue of Liberty is built on an island. Same goes to this replica. Only the size differs, for the original statue is 151 feet tall.

Frankly speaking, this replica is the most beautiful among all…for it overlooking the Rainbow Bridge. Others are built on land…even worst, one is fatter than the original, like what they have in Israel, and one is built with fence around, like what they have in Philippine.

In wintriness, we started to snap pictures. I even helped few foreigners who wanted to take a group shot. Meanwhile, few girls attempted a duo shot, by placing the camera on the dustbin. Haha!  

“Let me replicate this replica.” I laughed! (Shiat, double chin!)

Right after other visitors done with the statue, I took this opportunity to pose like it. We had to try few shots coz it was already dark. Not having flash light was just a failure, while having flash out was just a disaster. Pfft!

“You are missing the tiara, the torch, and the book. The rest is good.” Hubby tried to buy me.

I looked up and laughed. “Dang...”

“Now, your turn." Hubby stood still. "Do something la.” He opened his both arm right away!

We then spent the rest of the night by taking our own sweet time capturing various mode of the two-story bridge, in slow shutter. It was really outstanding during its nightly illumination. What an iconic!

Without tripod, we tried so hard to place the camera on the lookout deck's floor, in between the railings, while hold breathing and “shooh”ing other visitors out of our way. Fuh, unimaginable…but it was hell of FUN!

We tried several shots and finally, we got the best outcome.

The wind blew and whispered, telling us to go back and rest, for tomorrow’s journey.

"Hoi sejuk gile!" It was freezing like Toshiba freezer!

We headed back to the station and paid another 310yen each, and changed for Oedo Line at Shiodome. Soon after, we stopped at Monzen-nakacho for Tozai Line, bought another ticket for 230yen, before we finally back to Gyotoku. What a day!

We stopped at our one-and-only-trusted-favorite-fastfood, Hotto Motto, and bought a box of dinner. We both shared and ate outside the shop, before walked back to our host’s crib. In the living room, she offered us a bar of Japanese green tea chocolate, namely Meiji.

“Try this. This is Japan’s signature chocolate, expensive, and not easy to find.”

By looking at it, I knew that I really can’t endure the flavor. I don’t drink green tea, more over, eating it. But I tried…

“Hmmm…emmm…” I faked. Hahaha! But hubby liked it. That’s what make us different. But tomorrow, we will be even. To the land of feline.

“NEKO ISLAND!”

"Ya, but Imperial Palace first." Hubby reminded me.

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