DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Tokyo Teleport Station · 3 min walk (Rinkai Line)
- Hours
- Shops: Mon–Fri 11:00–20:00, Sat–Sun & holidays 10:00–21:00; Food court: Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00, Sat–Sun & holidays 10:00–22:00; Restaurants: 11:00–22:00 daily
- Admission
- Free
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings before 12:00, when the 700-seat food court and character retail floors have open seating and shorter checkout queues.
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Located on the futuristic island of Odaiba, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza is a multi-story shopping and entertainment complex famous for the colossal, life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue standing guard outside. Inside, you will find a vibrant mix of trendy Japanese and international fashion brands, character themed shops, and an expansive food court. It is the ultimate destination for pop-culture enthusiasts, families, and anyone looking to combine retail therapy with unique high-tech entertainment.
What Japanese guides note
Visitors arriving by rail can access DiverCity directly in three minutes via Exit B of Tokyo Teleport Station on the Rinkai Line, or in five minutes from Daiba Station on the Yurikamome Line. Those planning to enter The Gundam Base Tokyo on the 7th floor must consult the official ticketing website in advance, as busy days require digital entry passes. On days with scheduled performances at Zepp DiverCity, the 2nd-floor concourse and food court see substantial influxes of concertgoers before and after event times.
Details from local sources
- The life-sized RX-0 Unicorn Gundam statue standing in the 2nd-floor Festival Square concluded its eight-year and eleven-month public exhibition on August 31, 2026. [source]
- The Gundam Base Tokyo on the 7th floor restricts admission on weekends, holidays, and high-demand release dates by requiring advance lottery reservations or digital queue tickets. [source]
- In March 2025, DiverCity renovated its 5th-floor west area to open the Godzilla Store Daiba alongside shops for Crayon Shin-chan and Lashinbang. [source]
- The Doraemon Mirai Department Store on the 2nd floor operates a post office counter that mails postcards with a dedicated postmark up to one year in the future. [source]
- The 2nd-floor Tokyo Gourmet Stadium food court accommodates approximately 700 seats across 13 tenant restaurants. [source]
- The complex houses the Zepp DiverCity music venue on the 2nd floor, which accommodates approximately 2,400 standing attendees. [source]
- The parking facility holds 1,400 automobiles with a 2.3-meter vehicle height restriction and includes free on-site parking for 800 bicycles. [source]
Insider Tip
Catch the Gundam statue's transformation light show, which runs several times daily and features dramatic music and projections at night.
Frequently asked
Can visitors walk directly into The Gundam Base Tokyo?
General walk-in access is available during quiet weekdays, but entry restrictions apply during high-traffic periods. On weekends, public holidays, and days featuring new model releases, entry requires pre-booking through an online lottery or securing a digital numbered ticket via the official Gundam Base website.
How do you reach DiverCity Tokyo Plaza by train?
Take the Rinkai Line to Tokyo Teleport Station and exit through Exit B, which is a three-minute walk from the mall. Alternatively, ride the elevated Yurikamome Line to Daiba Station and follow the pedestrian walkway east past the Fuji TV building for five minutes.
What are the standard operating hours for DiverCity Tokyo Plaza?
Retail and service shops open from 11:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 21:00 on weekends and holidays. The 2nd-floor food court operates from 11:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and 10:00 to 22:00 on weekends, while sit-down restaurants generally operate daily from 11:00 to 22:00.
Is the life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue still outside the mall?
The full-scale RX-0 Unicorn Gundam statue in the 2nd-floor Festival Square concluded its public exhibition on August 31, 2026. Having stood outside the mall since September 2017, the monument and its facade-projected WALL-G evening light presentations hosted their final scheduled run at the end of August 2026.
What parking facilities does DiverCity Tokyo Plaza offer?
DiverCity operates a 24-hour parking structure accommodating approximately 1,400 cars, subject to a 2.3-meter height limit. Hourly rates apply, though shopping and dining expenditures within the mall provide parking fee validations. For cyclists, the building maintains free on-site bicycle parking facilities accommodating up to 800 bicycles.
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