This truss bridge connects Wakasu in Koto City with Umi-no-Mori, home to the Central Breakwater, also in Koto City. It is 2,618 m long and approximately 88 m high. Opened in 2012, the bridge is toll-free for motor vehicles.
Its distinctive shape was designed with consideration for its proximity to Haneda Airport and the safety of vessels navigating Tokyo Bay.
Pedestrians can access the bridge’s walkway from the elevator facility on the Wakasu side of Koto City. The walkway runs along the side facing central Tokyo. However, pedestrians cannot exit on the Central Breakwater side and must return to the Wakasu side to leave the bridge. Bicycles, motorized bicycles, and pets are not permitted. Access may be restricted depending on the weather, including severe weather and snowfall, so check the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Port and Harbor’s official X account for updates.
The bridge is illuminated every day from sunset until 12:00 a.m., with the color of its linear lighting changing each month. The monthly themes feature traditional Japanese colors: platinum in January, pearl in February, fresh grass green in March, fresh foliage green in April, leafy green in May, light blue in June, ocean blue in July, sky blue in August, bellflower purple in September, autumn grass in October, autumn leaves in November, and scarlet in December.
Highlights
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A truss bridge measuring 2,618 m long and approximately 88 m high.
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Features a pedestrian walkway.
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Illuminated every day from sunset until 12:00 a.m.
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The linear lighting changes each month, with a different traditional Japanese color assigned to every month.
