Top 5 Amusement parks in Japan you should not miss

Japan is not only known as a country with beautiful natural landscapes, but also famous for its bustling cities. When having opportunities to come to Japan, don’t forget to visit the following entertainment places!

Tokyo Summerland

If you are a fan of thrills, surely Tokyo Summerland amusement park will be a great choice that you cannot ignore.

This park has many adventure games, including the longest roller coaster ride in Asia. In addition, there is also Rhino Sling which is also an adventure game where you will get hanged in the air then spined and let free fall at a speed of 64 km/h!

To cool down the harshness of the summer sun, Tokyo Summerland offers high-speed slides. Moreover, there is a large swimming pool for people to swim, have fun and relax after traversing all of the above thrills.

Entrance ticket price: 3500 yen ~ 4500 yen (depending on the time).

Tokyo Dome City

Tokyo Dome City is one of Tokyo’s most famous amusement parks, and it is also a place that attracts a large number of tourists every year.

This park has a huge variety of games which are suitable for both children and adults. In particular, the most famous one is the roller coaster with a speed of 130km/h. This roller coaster is the fastest roller coaster in the city. 

Furthermore, the park is surrounded by a huge ferris wheel with a modern design that will surely bring you excitement right after hopping on it. Its radius is approximately 30 meters. In the cabins, visitors can select their favorite music to play while watching the city from above. The park is open until 9pm so you can easily go for a tour around the whole city before going to the park to enjoy. 

Entrance ticket price: free.

Yokohama Cosmo World

Summer tourism in Japan cannot be complete without the famous Yokohama Cosmo World which attracts thousands of visitors every year. In this park, visitors can not only immerse themselves in the fresh air of the sea but also experience many exciting games.

The specialty of this park is the giant ferris wheel decorated with many outstanding colors. Sitting on the ferris wheel, you can admire the shimmering beauty of the coastal city at night.

Entrance ticket price: 1200 yen

Universal Studios

Universal Studios in Osaka is the first world-class amusement park in Japan. The entertainment complex includes many games suitable for both children and adults. This place is considered one of the ultimate attractions in Japan during the summer.

Not only the crowded game areas here, there are also spectacular music shows, 3D – 4D shows, carnivals with various characters. In addition, you can also experience games made based on the plot of blockbuster movies produced by Universal.

Entrance ticket price: from 8,400 yen/adult.

Tokyo Disneyland

A corner of Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland is one of the top five theme parks in the world located in Japan. This is the first Disneyland park built outside of the United States. Tokyo Disneyland is also built as a Disney theme park, similar to Magic Kingdom in Florida or Disneyland in California. When coming here, visitors can feel like stepping into a fairy tale world, reviving memories of old cartoon movies made by Disney.

Entrance ticket price: 7,500 yen/adult; 6,500 yen/child (12 – 17 years old) and 4,900 yen/child (4 – 11 years old); 3 years old or under is free.

It can be said that Japan is an entertainment paradise for families. If you have the opportunity to come to Japan, you should visit the above 5 places not to regret later.