Amusement parks in Japan

Japan is a modern and at the same time an original country, offering its guests a lot of interesting entertainment. Traveling along it, you can easily combine the cultural, ecological and gastronomic rest . Along with ski and thermal resorts, Japanese amusement parks are very popular among tourists, which are an excellent synthesis of modern technologies and local culture .

The most popular amusement parks in Japan

For today in this country there are about 150 amusement parks, each of which is endowed with its unique atmosphere. The most popular amusement parks in Japan are:

  1. Tokyo DisneySea (Urayasu). In this huge fairytale park there are many attractions that will appeal to visitors of different ages. Here you can feel adrenaline in the Tower of Fear, go on a sea voyage on the submarine Nautilus or visit the castle of the mermaids. Just remember that this is really one of the most popular amusement parks in Japan, so on weekends and holidays you can spend a lot of time in queues.
  2. Universal Studios Japan (Osaka). The pavilions here are dedicated to films shot on the Hollywood film studio of the same name. The most popular sites are based on books and films about a small magician Harry Potter .
  3. Tokyo Disneyland (Tokyo). This theme park does not need a presentation. In a huge area there is a huge number of attractions that allow you to return to childhood and plunge into the magical world of your favorite cartoons.
  4. Fujikyu Highlands (Fuji-osida). This largest amusement park in Japan, located at the foot of Mount Fuji , is known for its chilling rollercoaster roller coaster. It is here that there is a four-dimensional attraction, which was entered in the Guinness Book of Records.
  5. Rusutsu Resort ( Rusutu ). This complex provides a lot of entertainment for lovers of skiing, active and beach holidays . In addition, on its territory there are roller coasters and carousels for children.
  6. Nagashima Spa Land (Kuvana). This amusement park is considered one of the most extreme attractions in the world. There are a lot of cool rollers, inviting visitors to experience the explosion of adrenaline.
  7. Tokyo One Piece Tower (Minato). One of the most famous parks in Japan dedicated to anime. Every day there are bright and colorful shows based on the animated series One Piece (Big Kush), in which anyone can take part.
  8. Nikko Edo Moore (Nikko). Theme park, which recreates the atmosphere of medieval Japan. Here you can explore the traditional architecture, outfits and furnishings of this country. Tourists are especially eager to attend performances that are conducted by the soldiers of the ninja.
  9. Funabashi Andersen (Funabashi). In this theme park the atmosphere of Holland and fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen is created. On its territory there are large playgrounds, ponds, fountains and pools, which makes it popular among supporters of family holidays.
  10. Toyota Mega Web ( Kyoto ). This place was created for car lovers. Here rare and rare models from well-known manufacturers are collected. Visitors to the park can touch the car, sit behind the wheel and even participate in the test drive of new cars popular all over the world Toyota brand.

In Japan there are also amusement parks, which can not boast of a huge area, but at the same time they have a cozy atmosphere. This applies to the oldest Japanese park Asakusa Hanayoshiki, which still has a retro carousel, and the museum of the anime studio Gibli , created based on cartoons Hayao Miyazaki.

Unfortunately, many parks (like, for example, Nara Dreamland ) were closed, unable to withstand competition. But even desolation attracts fans of non-trivial sights .

Regardless of the size, theme or location, literally all Japanese amusement parks offer tourists a lot of interesting pastime options, which will be enjoyed by different categories of tourists.