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Sunrise Alignment at Aqua Park Shinagawa

Catch the sun rising directly behind the Rainbow Bridge from the comfort of an aquarium.

Best time: 25 April to 1 May, or 13 August to 19 AugustAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 04:26

    Aqua Park Shinagawa

    Find a spot inside Aqua Park Shinagawa facing west. The tunnel tank offers a unique vantage point where the rising sun aligns perfectly with the distant Rainbow Bridge.

  2. 04:56

    Aqua Park Shinagawa

    Watch the sunrise. The sun appears directly behind the bridge structure at approximately 04:56 local time.

  3. 05:56

    Sanrio Gift gate

    Walk 16 minutes to Sanrio Gift gate to browse Hello Kitty merchandise and pick up a souvenir or a light snack now that the morning is fully underway.

Local tip

Arrive early to secure a good viewing angle inside the aquarium. The alignment is specific to late April and mid-August.

Check before you go

  • Verify opening hours for Aqua Park Shinagawa and Sanrio Gift gate as they may vary on holidays.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tokyo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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