So, you are in Japan and are wondering what to visit next. Good news! Japan has many exciting amusement parks that will make your trip even better. Whether you are a thrill seeker or you enjoy peaceful rides, these parks surely have something for you! Check out this list of Japan’s top 15 amusement parks!
1. Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland is one of the most visited amusement parks in Japan. Located in Tokyo, the park is centered on movies produced by Walt Disney. It was the first Disney park built outside of United States. There are seven different parts of the park: World Bazaar, Tomorrowland, Toontown, Fantasyland, Critter Country, Westernland and Adventureland. Each part has its own theme and focuses on something specific.
Information
- Price: 6900 yen
- Access: a 5 minute walk from Maihama Station
- Opening hour: 09:00
- Closing hour: 22:00
- Holiday: none
- Website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
2. Tokyo Disney Sea
Tokyo Disney Sea is located next to Tokyo Disneyland, but is meant to target a more grown up audience. While not forbidden to children, its rides are more suitable for adults. Some rides can be very intense, like the Tower of Terror or some of the roller coasters. It is also divided intro seven parts: Mediterranean Harbor, Mysterious Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and American Waterfront.
Information
- Price: 6900 yen
- Access: a 20 minute walk from Maihama Station
- Opening hour: 09:00
- Closing hour: 22:00
- Holiday: none
- Website: http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
3. Fuji Q Highland
Fuji Q Highlight is an amusement park located next to the Fuji Five Lakes area. It is best known for its breathtaking roller coasters and anime related attractions. The park has four main roller coasters: Fujiyama, Eejanaika, Dononpa and Takabisha. Each one of them beat some world record such as the fastest or the steepest roller coaster. Anime related attractions include rides based on the Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion series.
Information
- Price: 5700 yen
- Access: outside Fujikyu Highland Station
- Opening hour: 09:00
- Closing hour: 17:00
- Holiday: irregular days
- Website: http://www.fujiq.jp/en/
4. Nagashima Resort
Nagashima Resort is a big amusement park featuring a number of rides fitted for everyone, from thrilling rides to extreme ones. It boasts a huge roller coaster, Steel Dragon 2000, which spreads through the entire park. Nagashima Spa Land also houses hot springs and a water park with several pools and water slides. After enjoying all the rides, visitors can unwind and shop at Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima, a mall that has over 200 shops and restaurants.
Information
- Price: from 1600 yen to 5900 yen
- Access: outside Nabana no Sato bus station (take a bus bound from Nagashima Onsen from Nagoya Station)
- Opening hour: 09:30
- Closing hour: 17:00
- Holiday: irregular days
- Website: http://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/resort/download.html/
5. Universal Studios Japan
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Universal Studios Japan is a large theme park in Osaka Bay. It was the first Universal Studios park built in Asia. It is divided into eight parts: Hollywood, San Francisco, New York, Waterworld, Jurrasic Park, Universal Wonderland, Amity Village and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The attractions range from child-friendly ones to more intense ones like roller coasters. People can enjoy rides based on popular movies like Back to the Future, Terminator or Spiderman.
Information
- Price: from 4980 yen to 7400 yen
- Access: a 5 minute walk from Universal City Station
- Opening hour: 09:00
- Closing hour: 19:00
- Holiday: none
- Website: http://www.usj.co.jp/e/
6. Sanrio Purorand
Sanrio Puroland is an indoor theme park located in Tokyo. The park belongs to the Sanrio Company and features a number of attractions and rides centered on well-known characters such as Hello Kitty, Kerroppi, Jewelpet and Cinnamonroll. Visitors can enjoy a boat ride led by Cinnamonroll which shows people the houses of various characters. There is also a gift shop with characters merchandise. Firework shows are held every day during summer.
Information
- Price: 3000 yen
- Access: a 10 minute walk from Tama Center Station
- Opening hour: 09:30
- Closing hour: 17:00
- Holiday: irregular days
- Website: http://en.puroland.jp/
7. Hanayashiki
Hanayashiki is Japan’s oldest amusement park, located in Asakusa, Tokyo. Despite being very small and with not-so-modern attraction, it is still worth a visit. First of all, it is very interesting to see how it all started in Japan and how the first rides looked. Secondly, the views from the tall rides are amazing! You can see Asakusa from above, Tokyo Sky Tree and the Sumida River. The best views can be enjoyed around sunset.
Information
- Price: 1000 yen (just entrance)
- Access: a 15 minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Opening hour: 10:00
- Closing hour: 18:00
- Holiday: none
- Website: http://www.hanayashiki.net/e/
8. Spa Resort Hawaiians
Spa Resort Hawaiians is a water park and a hot spring facility in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture. The park is built around a Hawaiian theme – pineapple plants, tropical vegetations, girls dancing in hula costumes. The main area consists of a number of water rides such pools and water slides. The hot spring area takes its water from Yumoto Onsen and features regular pools where people have to bath naked, as well as pools where bathing with a swimsuit is allowed.
Information
- Price: from 2530 yen to 3240 yen
- Access: by free shuttle bus from Yumoto Station
- Opening hour: 10:00
- Closing hour: 22:00
- Holiday: Spring Park on Tuesdays and Spa Garden Pareo during winter
- Website: http://www.hawaiians.co.jp/english/
9. Toshimaen
Toshimaen is an amusement park owned by the Seibu group located in Nerima, Tokyo. Even though the park is old, some interesting rides that make it worth visiting. There are three roller coasters and a water part with 25 slides and 6 pools. The park becomes particularly popular in summer when people come to enjoy the water attractions such as the lazy river, two wave pools and a surf pool.
Information
- Price: 1000 yen
- Access: outside Toshimaen Station
- Opening hour: 09:00
- Closing hour: 20:00
- Holiday: Tuesdays and Wednesdays during off season
- Website: http://www.toshimaen.co.jp
10. Space World
Space World is theme park located in Kitakuyshu. It features over 30 attractions ranging from mild ones suited for children and families, to more extreme ones for adults. The highlight of the park is a ride called “Venus GP”, a roller coaster that goes around the landmark of the park, a huge spaceship model. Space World is also a water park that only opens in summer , when visitors can play in the big pools or plunge in the water slides.
Information
- Price: 4420 yen
- Access: a 10 minute walk from Space World Station
- Opening hour: 10:00
- Closing hour: 16:30
- Holiday: irregular days
- Website: http://www.spaceworld.co.jp/english/
11. Hakkejima
Hakkejima is an aquarium and amusement park in Yokohama. Besides going to the aquarium and seeing all kinds of sea creatures, visitors can ride many thrilling attractions like the Blue Fall, which is a free fall from 107 meters, the Surf Coaster, a roller coaster that loops over the ocean and many others. There is also a complex where visitors can interact and take pictures next to the creatures.
Information
- Price: from 3000 yen to 5000 yen
- Access: outside Hakkejima Station
- Opening hour: 10:00
- Closing hour: 18:00
- Holiday: none
- Website: http://www.seaparadise.co.jp/english/
12. Huis Ten Bosch
Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park Sasebo, Nagasaki, which was made to resemble the Netherlands. The park has many buildings that look like those in the Netherlands, like hotels, restaurants, villas, theaters, windmills, museums and shops. There is also an area with tulips and other flowers specific to Europe. The Theme Park Zone features many rides such as a Ferris Wheel, a haunted house, a mirror maze and much more.
Information
- Price: 6500 yen
- Access: outside Huis Ten Bosch Station
- Opening hour: 09:00
- Closing hour: 22:00
- Holiday: none
- Website: http://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/
13. Kijima Park
Kijima Park is an amusement park in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. There are all kinds of rides, for children friendly ones to more intense ones. The park’s main attraction is “Jupiter”, a wooden roller coaster. Jupiter is pretty large and occupies a big part of the park. Other thrilling attractions include the Super LS Coaster, the Wave Swinger and the Roller Skater. After having fun with all these rides, visitors can relax and have a meal at one of the park’s restaurants.
Information
- Price: 4200 yen
- Access: outside Kijimakouen Station (take the Kamenol bus from Beppu Station)
- Opening hour: 09:00
- Closing hour: 17:00
- Holiday: irregular days
- Website: http://www.kijimakogen-park.jp/
14. Joypolis
Joypolis is an indoor amusement park chain that has several branches throughout Japan. The branches that are in operation at the moment are those in Tokyo, Osaka and Okayama. Various attractions can be enjoyed: roller coasters, bumper cars, 3D rides, haunted houses, UFO catchers, and much more. The parks also have a shopping area with merchandise shop, souvenir stores, restaurant, cafes, bars and vending machines.
15. Edo Wonderland Ise
Edo Wonderland Ise is a theme park located in Ise Shima, Kansai, centered on the samurai era. The park is designed like a castle town with a replica of the Azuchi Castle, a shrine, a hairdresser and various other buildings that were found in such towns. Some of the most interesting attractions include a monster mansion, a ghost temple and a ninja tricky maze. There are also attractive shows featuring geisha, ninja and samurai,
Information
- Price: 2500 yen
- Access: a 15 minute walk from Futaminoura Station
- Opening hour: 09:00
- Closing hour: 17:00
- Holiday: none
- Website: http://www.ise-bunkamura.co.jp/english.html
Enjoy the ride!
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