Tokyo’s life-size Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba ends its public display on August 31, 2026, after nearly nine years.
The viewing window is now just weeks long, so it’s worth locking in flights to Tokyo and a place to stay in Odaiba soon — fares and room rates tend to firm up as a confirmed closure date approaches.
- The 19.7-metre, roughly 49-ton Unicorn Gundam statue at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, Odaiba, ends its display on August 31, 2026.
- It has stood there since September 24, 2017
- No successor statue is confirmed; Bandai Namco has only teased a future “Gundam Landmark Project.”
- Book Tokyo flights and an Odaiba hotel early — rates tend to climb as the closure date nears.
Why the Unicorn Gundam Statue Is Leaving Odaiba
Bandai Namco announced at the Gundam Conference SPRING 2026 that the statue’s display will end on August 31, 2026. It depicts the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, standing 19.7 metres tall and weighing about 49 tons.
It has stood in Festival Plaza, on DiverCity Tokyo Plaza’s 2nd floor, since September 24, 2017. No reason for the removal has been given beyond the end of its planned display run, and no successor statue has been confirmed.
Bandai Namco did tease a “Gundam Landmark Project” — a future Gundam facility in Japan — but without a confirmed location, statue, or opening date.
Book Now: Flights and Hotels Before the Farewell Rush
A closing date this firm tends to pull travel demand forward. Compare flights to Tokyo on Wego now, rather than waiting until the final weeks when farewell-event traffic is likely to push fares higher.
For where to stay, these Odaiba/Tokyo Bay picks put you within easy reach of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza:
- Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba — a waterfront hotel right next to Daiba Station, about a 5-minute walk to DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.
- Hilton Tokyo Odaiba — next to Aqua City Odaiba, roughly a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station.
- Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake — a short ride from DiverCity via the Rinkai Line, a more affordable Tokyo Bay option.
Compare hotels in Tokyo on Wego and filter for Odaiba/Tokyo Bay to check current rates against these picks. Prices are likely to keep climbing as August 31 approaches, so comparing fares and rates now is the practical way to keep the trip affordable.
A Nine-Year Odaiba Landmark: How We Got Here
The Unicorn Gundam is actually the second life-size Gundam statue to stand at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. Its predecessor, the RX-78-2, took a longer route to get there.
Farewell Events and the Gundam Stamp Rally
The statue has worn newly designed farewell decals for its final months on display. A companion “Gundam Stamp Rally 2026” ran across six spots in Odaiba’s Rinkai Fukutoshin waterfront district from early May through mid-July.
Check the official Gundam project channels for any further farewell activities before you fly, since dates can shift.
How to Get to the Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba
The statue stands in Festival Plaza on DiverCity Tokyo Plaza’s 2nd floor, at 1-1-10 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo. Two train lines get you there in about five minutes on foot.
- Yurikamome Line: Daiba Station, roughly a 5-minute walk.
- Rinkai Line: Tokyo Teleport Station, roughly a 5-minute walk.
Daytime transformation shows run at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00. A longer illuminated night show plays daily from 19:00 to 21:30, projecting Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn scenes onto the DiverCity building.
Since a June 2025 mechanical fault, the transformation has run with partial shoulder movement only. THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO is in the same mall, an easy add-on after seeing the statue.
Expect bigger crowds on weekends and around any newly announced farewell event, especially through August. A weekday morning visit is the more comfortable option if your dates are flexible.
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly does the Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba close?
Its public display is scheduled to end on August 31, 2026, as announced by Bandai Namco at the Gundam Conference SPRING 2026.
Where exactly is the statue located?
It stands in Festival Plaza, on the 2nd floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, 1-1-10 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo, in the Odaiba waterfront district.
Will a new Gundam statue replace it?
No successor has been officially confirmed. Bandai Namco has only teased a future “Gundam Landmark Project” without naming a location, statue, or date.
How do I get to the statue from central Tokyo?
Take the Yurikamome Line to Daiba Station or the Rinkai Line to Tokyo Teleport Station — both are about a 5-minute walk to DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.
Is this the first Gundam statue to stand in Odaiba?
No. The original life-size RX-78-2 Gundam debuted nearby at Shiokaze Park in 2009, then stood at Shizuoka from 2010 to 2011, briefly returned to Odaiba disassembled that August for a charity display, and finally arrived at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza itself in 2012. It stood there until it was dismantled in March 2017, when it was replaced by the current Unicorn Gundam statue.
Sources
- Tokyo Weekender — Tokyo’s Iconic Unicorn Gundam Statue Display To End in August
- Time Out Tokyo — Tokyo’s life-size Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba will be retired this August
- SoraNews24 — Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
- Official Site — The Life Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue
- Wikipedia — Statue of Unicorn Gundam
- GUNDAM Official Website — Gundam Stamp Rally 2026 Kicks Off May 2 in the Rinkai Fukutoshin Area
- Wikipedia — Gundam statue
- Anime News Network — Life-Size Gundam Statue Returns to Tokyo… in Parts
- GOOD LUCK TRIP — Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue: Must-See, Access, Hours & Price
- GO TOKYO — Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
- Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba — Local Transportation Options / Attractions
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