Odaiba & a Sushi Class in One Day

Odaiba is Tokyo's waterfront district on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay: a sandy seaside park, views of the Rainbow Bridge and the city skyline, and big shopping centres. Asakusa, where our studio is, is on the other side of the city in old Tokyo. They feel worlds apart, but there are pleasant ways to link them, including a boat trip down the Sumida River.

This guide explains how to get between Asakusa and Odaiba, what to see there, and three plans that fit them around a sushi class.

Option 1: the water bus from Asakusa

Tokyo Cruise runs boats from Asakusa Pier, a short walk from Senso-ji, down the Sumida River and across the bay to Odaiba Seaside Park. According to the official fare page, checked on 4 November 2026:

• the direct sailings use the futuristic boats Hotaluna and Emeraldas, and take about 55 to 70 minutes depending on the boat;
• the adult fare is ¥2,000, and ¥1,000 for children;
• reservations can be made online;
• sailings can be cancelled without notice in bad weather.

The boat is a sightseeing trip in its own right: you pass under a series of bridges and come out into the bay with the Rainbow Bridge ahead. Fares, timetables and boats change by date, so check the official site before you plan around a particular sailing. If the river is what draws you, our Sumida River cruise and sushi class guide covers the other routes and stops in more detail.

Option 2: the train

By train, take the Ginza Line or the Toei Asakusa Line from Asakusa to Shimbashi, with no change on either line. At Shimbashi, transfer to the Yurikamome, an automated elevated line that climbs a loop onto the Rainbow Bridge and crosses into Odaiba. Get off at Odaiba-kaihinkoen for the seaside park, or Daiba for the shopping centres around Fuji TV and DiverCity.

Allow roughly 45 minutes to an hour each way, including the transfer, and check a route planner on the day. The Ginza Line station is about 2 minutes on foot from our studio (Exit 7), and the Toei Asakusa Line about 5 minutes (Exit A5). Our directions from Asakusa Station show the walk from each line.

A good combination is the boat one way and the train the other, so you see the river and the bridge from both angles.

What to see in Odaiba

• Odaiba Seaside Park. A curved sandy beach and promenade facing the Rainbow Bridge and the city skyline. It is for walking and views, not swimming.
• The Statue of Liberty replica. A smaller copy of the New York statue near the waterfront, with the bridge behind it. It is a classic photo spot.
• Shopping and food centres. Aqua City and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza are close to Daiba Station and are useful on cold or rainy days.
• The Gundam Base Tokyo. The official Gundam model shop is still open in DiverCity, although the life-size Unicorn Gundam statue outside it ended its display on 31 August 2026. If you read about the statue in an older guide, it is no longer there.
• Sunset and night views. The skyline and bridge lights are a highlight after dark, especially from the seaside park.

The Yurikamome continues beyond Odaiba to Toyosu. If you also want an immersive art museum, our guide to teamLab Planets and a sushi class covers that half of the bay.

Choose your class time

Our signature sushi and matcha class lasts 90 minutes. Start times vary by date: on the dates we checked, sessions ran at 10:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 18:00, with 14:00 sessions on some days. Please arrive 10 minutes early. You eat the sushi you make, so the class works as a meal.

Plan A: sushi in the morning, Odaiba by boat

1. 10:00: take the class in Asakusa.
2. Around midday: walk to Asakusa Pier and take an afternoon boat to Odaiba Seaside Park.
3. Afternoon: walk the beach and promenade, then explore the shopping centres.
4. Evening: stay for the night view of the bridge, then take the Yurikamome back to Shimbashi.

This plan gives you the river in daylight and the bay at dusk. Check boat times first and pick a sailing that leaves comfortable time after the class.

Plan B: Odaiba first, sushi later

1. Morning: take the train to Odaiba and see the seaside park while it is quiet.
2. Late morning: return by train via Shimbashi.
3. 16:00: join the class in Asakusa.
4. Evening: walk around Senso-ji, which is beautifully lit after dark.

This is the most flexible plan, because the train does not need a reservation. Our guide to planning meals around a sushi class helps if you are wondering where lunch fits.

Plan C: a relaxed evening class

1. Late morning: take the boat from Asakusa to Odaiba.
2. Afternoon: explore Odaiba and have a light snack rather than a big lunch.
3. Late afternoon: return by train.
4. 18:00: join an evening class, which then becomes your dinner.

Practical tips

• Wind and weather. The waterfront is exposed and can feel much colder than central Tokyo in winter. Bring a layer, and have the train as a backup in case boats are cancelled.
• Luggage. You can store suitcases at the studio during the class, which helps on arrival or departure days.
• Book the fixed parts. The class and, if you choose it, the boat are the two parts with set times. Book those, then fit the rest of the day around them.

Choose your session on the signature sushi and matcha class page, then plan the bay around it.