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Yurikamome driverless line - front seats to Odaiba

ゆりかもめ

Shimbashi to Toyosu via Odaiba · near Shimbashi Station (start of the line)

A fully automated, driverless elevated transit line looping over Tokyo Bay through Odaiba. Because there is no driver, the very front car has passenger seats behind a panoramic windscreen, so children can 'drive'.

Why children love it: Kids grab the front 'driver's seat' and get an unobstructed view crossing the Rainbow Bridge with the bay and city skyline spread out ahead. No special ticket needed.

Honest drawbacks: Only a handful of front seats, first-come-first-served, so aim for a quieter departure or wait for the next train; standard fares apply per ride and it is pricier than the metro.

Best for
Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1h
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★★
Indoor / weather
indoor · rainy-day ok
Confidence
Well-corroborated

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