Amusement Park / Theme Park Spots in Japan

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Leisure / Outdoors

Amusement Park / Theme Park

Universal Studios Japan

4.0

10821 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Konohana-ku Sakurajima 2-1-33

A theme park in Osaka City. Come enjoy a variety of attractions based on famous Hollywood movies including Jaws and Jurassic Park. Following the popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter, they opened the Minion Park in 2017 to great domestic and international interest. There is also the Universal Cool Japan area with limited collaboration attractions based on popular video games and anime.

the food sucked. the rides were boring. smelly. bird on my head. too EXPENSIVE. to many lines. there was no thrill. my baby on my head. i slipped on a banana peel. i chocked on my food. my jumper...
Tokyo Disneyland

4.0

225 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Urayasushi Maihama 1-1

A Disney theme park built around the image of a kingdom of dreams and magic located inside the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. The park is divided into seven differently themed lands, including an American townscape, storybook world, and futuristic space port. The park’s symbol is the gleaming white Cinderella’s Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and other Disney favorites appear in the park parade and greet park visitors. The park is famous for its roller coasters such as Big Thunder Mountain as well as a variety of attractions modeled after animated and live action movies. The Tokyo Disney Land Electrical Parade Dreamlights held at night is so popular some fans come just to watch it.

WHEN TO VISIT: --- Like its name suggests, its the final stop before heading off, away from Disney. However, you can definitely choose to shop here BEFORE heading into Disney in order to minimize...
Tokyo Disney Sea

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Urayasushi Maihama 1-1

A Disney theme park focused on the ocean located inside the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. The park is divided into seven differently themed ports, such as one modeled after a port town and another after an ancient ruins excavation site. In addition to Mickey Mouse, characters from properties such as The Little Mermaid and Aladdin appear in the park parade and greet park visitors. The park’s attractions include not only animation-themed rides but also those modeled after live action movies such as Indiana Jones and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. At night, a fantastic and impressive water show is held on the lake in the center of the park which makes use of water screens, laser beams, pyrotechnics, and lights.
Tokyo Dome City

4.0

761 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Bunkyou-ku Kouraku 1-3-61

This is a general entertainment area that is centered around Tokyo Dome, the baseball stadium that is home to the Yomiuri Giants. Facilities include Tokyo Dome Attractions (the old Korakuen Amusement Park) where guests can enjoy attractions such as thrill rides and a Ferris Wheel, LaQua with its spa facilities, Korakuen Hall which is known as a holy land for martial arts, and the Tokyo Dome Hotel.

Went here on our last day of 3 weeks in Japan. For lunch After visiting the beautiful gardens near by. There the huge stadium and two huge shopping malls that surround some open plaza space and an...
Okinawa World (Culture Kingdom / Gyokusendo Cave)

4.0

1278 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Okinawa Pref. Nanjoushi Tamagusuku Maekawa 1336

Visitors to this theme park, one of the largest in the prefecture, can fully experience the history, culture, and natural beauty of Okinawa. There, visitors can enjoy seeing the Gyokusendo, called the most beautiful limestone cave in the orient. They can also try their hand at traditional handcrafts at the Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town, which is lined with old folk homes that are registered as national tangible cultural properties. Other attractions include the eisa dance performances and habu shows. The park also features a souvenir shop offering a wide range of souvenirs and even a craft beer brewery.

This place borders the line with animal cruelty. The water turtles are in is appalling and extremely dirty. Even the turtles dont seem to want to be in there. Snakes are kept in confined places and...
LEGOLAND Japan Resort

3.5

651 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Nagoya-shi Minato-ku Kinjofuto 2-2-1

This large outdoor theme park based on the popular children’s toy of Lego(R) opened in April of 2017. The park is divided up into seven areas including attractions and roller coasters where visitors can have adventures in a mysterious world, an area that recreates Japan’s famous places in Lego(R), and an area where guests can play freely with Lego(R) blocks. At the largest Lego(R) shop in Asia, they also sell products that are limited to the park. From small children to adults, this is a popular spot that the entire family can enjoy together. The closest station is Kinjo-futo Station.

Very fun theme park There is a driving school where you can drive small cars on the path and it has sea life and the park also has a toilet in the park.
EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura

4.0

678 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Karakura 470-2

This Edo-period theme park is located in Karakura, Nikko City. You’ll find authentic-feeling replicas of everything from merchant district to warrior homes, ninja villages, and many other areas inspired by Edo-period townscapes. There’s a facility where visitors can dress up as Edo-period townspeople and warriors, as well as a playhouse, restaurant, and Edo artisanal experiences, allowing them to truly feel like they’re in the Edo period. Many seasonal events are held as well.

Very good place. Who like samurai and ninja must visit here. Very recommended place to visit. You can change your clothes to become ninja or samurai or etc.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens

4.0

761 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Higashiyamamotomachi 3-70

The Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens are located within Higashiyama Park in Nagoya City, and are divided up into three zones comprised of a zoo, botanical gardens, and an amusement park. The zoo is home to approximately 500 types of animals ranging from popular creatures such as elephants, giraffes and koalas to killifish. Complete with a corner to enjoy feeding and petting of animals, the zoo attracted attention in 2015 for its very handsome gorilla, Shabani, who was said to be “too ikemen” (a colloquial phrase for “hot guy”). The botanical gardens which display approximately 7,000 types of plants allows visitors to come in contact with nature in the large greenhouse and around the gentle walking course. The amusement park is popular among families with many attractions costing between 100 and 300 yen.

Wow! Such an incredible zoo. So many things to see it takes all day. My only suggestion for improvement would be for them to charge more for the tickets. Costs only 500 Yen --should be 3 or 4 times...
YOKOHAMA COSMOWORLD

4.0

681 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Naka-ku Shinkou 2-8-1

YOKOHAMA COSMOWORLD is an urban-type three-dimensional amusement park in the Minato Mirai 21 district. “Cosmo Clock 21”, a large Ferris wheel built for the opening of the Yokohama Exposition which was held in 1989 is a landmark structure. COSMOWORLD is divided into three zones: the “Wonder Amuse Zone” with its scary rides, the “Burano Street Zone” with its popular attractions and the “Kids Carnival Zone” for children. COSMOWORLD has no entrance charge, and is structured so that customers can use the facilities by purchasing individual tickets for each attraction. COSMOWORLD is illuminated at night and it is also known as a good night viewing spot.

An iconic theme park in Yokohama! There is no entrance fee to enter the theme park and it is by pay per ride. Prices range from 300 – 700 yen depending on the attraction or ride. You can just walk...
Rusutsu Resort

4.0

811 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Abutagunrusutsumura Izumikawa 13

A resort in Rusutsu Village. Rusutsu Resort boasts an array of facilities and offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy year-round, including an amusement park and golf course in summer and a ski area in winter. The resort was used for the international media center during the G8 Toyako Hokkaido Summit in 2008. The resort's amusement park was ranked as one of the best in Japan in a 2015 theme park list. Rusutsu Resort has also been introduced as one of the best resorts in the world in international travel magazines.

Rusutsu Resort Hotel was not what I expected, and was unlike any ski hotel I’d ever seen in Europe or North America. It was more of a village than a hotel, with a lot of rooms, but also several...
Tobu World Square

4.0

585 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Kinugawaonsenohara 209-1

You’ll find this theme park in Kinugawaonsen-ohara, Nikko City along National Route 121. There’s an exhibit featuring miniature versions of 102 famous structures throughout the world, including 46 World Heritage Sites, built at 1/25 the size. In addition to photo opportunities, you’ll find full-scale Statue of Liberty footprints and other features that allow you to compare the size of the miniature replicas.

2,800 yen for adults. Quite a big park to walk about and admire the mini sized architectures. There’s is winter illumination after sunset during autumn and winter. If you look close enough you will...
Yokohama Anpanman Children Museum

4.0

399 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Yokohama-shi Nishi-ku Minatomirai 6-2-9

We went here with my kids. They enjoyed it. The place is small but kids will enjoy at the play area. The show is also enjoyable to watch. Stroller is not allowed inside but they have parking space...
Shima Spain Village Parque Espana

4.0

487 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Shima-shi Isobecho Sakazaki Shimoyama 952-4

Somebody has spent a lot of effort (and money) creating a Gaudi-esque version of a Spanish town. The white-knuckle rides are outstanding, the light shows are very well done, and the shopping and...
Ryukyu Mura

4.0

753 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunonnason Yamada 1130

Ryukyu Mura is an interactive facility for Okinawan culture, arts and performance in Yamada, Onna Village, Kunigami County. Inside the park, there is a row of traditional Ryukyu houses, recreating the olden-day Okinawan atmosphere so it is often used as a location for filmmaking. There are various hands-on programs such as traditional craft making and attractions such as Eisa, an Okinawan folk dance performance. There are eating and shopping areas in the attached dome-shaped facility called “Okinawa Station Chanpuru”. One feature is that there are many things to do even on rainy days.

Its overpriced (compared to all other theme parks / tourist attractions in the same vein on the island). All the houses, artifacts etc. are old and dilapidated. It might have been great in the...
Sanrio Puroland

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Tamashi Ochiai 1-31

A theme park in Tama City, Tokyo, where you can meet Hello Kitty and other popular Sanrio characters. Being an indoor theme park, it has become a precious spot where visitors can play even on rainy days. Authentic musicals performed in the three theaters are popular. There is a corner that recreates the worlds of My Melody, Little Twin Stars, Gudetama, and other characters, as well as ride-type attractions that can be enjoyed by young children to adults throughout the day.
Amanohashidate View Land

4.0

457 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Miyadushi Monju

This is an amusement park at the summit of Mt. Monju, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture with a viewing platform from which one can see Amanohashidate. Along with attractions including go karts, merry go rounds and a Ferris wheel, the view from the viewing platform restaurant is stunning. There are seven “fork peepholes” that allow one to look between the forks of Amanohashidate, and the Hiryukan through which one can see what looks like a dragon ascending to heaven. There are monorail and lift services to and from the foot of the mountain.

I have wanted to go to this place for a long time, to complete the Japan 3 View. I was visiting some local friends near Fukuchiyama and we decided to drive there. I was lucky that the weather...
Fuji-Q Highland

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamanashi Pref. Fujiyoshidashi Shinnishihara 5-6-1

This amusement park is located near Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. The park's most popular attractions are its many large thrill rides including FUJIYAMA, a roller coast boasting a maximum height of 79 meters. The park is also famous for being the home of a number of newsworthy attractions including the Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear, the world's longest and scariest haunted house, as well as Thomas Land, an outdoor Thomas the Tank Engine theme park. The nearest station to the park is Fuji-Q Highland station on the Fujikyuko Line.
Little World Museum of Man

4.0

309 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Imai Narisawa 90-48

An outdoor folk museum which presents the folk culture of peoples from countries around the world. Buildings from around the globe stand on the park’s grounds. Here you can enjoy cuisine from areas throughout Japan and the world, buy souvenirs, and try on folk costumes. There are also restaurants and a cafés with terrace seating. The World Bazzar Café has a kids’ space, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy the flavors of the world. Shops selling souvenirs from across the globe are colored by the culture of the countries they represent, and here you’ll find an abundant selection of goods, including German sausages and French cheeses and sweets.

Far from city and not convenience with public transportation. All buildings are imitated from book or internet, thus it is a bit far from real. However, it is a good place to have relax time with...
Yomiuri Land

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Inagishi Yanokuchi 4015-1

An amusement park first opened in 1964 whose grounds straddle the city of Inagi in Tokyo and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture. In addition to amusement park staples such as roller coasters and other thrilling rides, a Ferris wheel, and go-carts; Yomiuri Land also hosts more unusual attractions, like ride’s modeled after a car factory and Nissin’s U.F.O. instant yakisoba noodles. The park is filled with other fun and interesting things to see and do, as well, including a barbecue area, summer pool, seal show, character show, and winter park illumination.
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

4.0

348 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Noboribetsushi Nakanoboribetsuchou 53-1

This theme park is in Noboribetsu. This village lets you experience Edo period culture and scenery yourself, as well as letting you dress up as a ninja, samurai, princess and more for a photo shoot. There are also attractions like legend-based plays, ninja houses, classes in shuriken throwing and Japanese archery, and more to make this a place to truly see, play, and learn.

Themed park about ancient cutural life of japan in Edo period, it needs at least 3 hours for exploring all its entertainmdnt available there, including Ochiran, Geisha comedy performance Samurai...