Amusement Parks

Asakusa Hanayashiki* 2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo (03-3842-8780)This is one of the oldest amusement parks in Tokyo, but is still popular and fun. It's not so large and is less expensive compared to other amusement parks. Although the attractions are relatively compact, the atmosphere is cheerful and fun. Stop by if you are visiting the nearby Asakusa Senso-Ji temple with your kids. Access Less than 10 min. walk from Asakusa station  (Tokyo Subway Toei Asakusa line or Ginza line) Hours 10:00-18:00(17:00 in winter) Closed on Tuesdays. Tickets Admission only: Adult ¥900/ Child (5~12) and Adult (65~) ¥400 Free ride pass: (Weekdays) Adult ¥1600/ Child ¥1400 (Sundays and Holidays) Adult ¥2200/ Child ¥1900	Korakuen* 1-3-61 Korakuen, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8575  03-3817-6098 03-3817-6185(fax)Korakuen is located in the center of Tokyo and is easy to access. It's part of Tokyo Dome City, where professional baseball games and many other exhibitions/shows are held. There are many thrilling attractions. Access 1 min. walk from any of the followings: JR Chuo line Suidobashi station/Tokyo Subway/Marunouchi line or Nanboku line Korakuen Station/Tokyo Subway Mita line Suidobashi station Hours 10:00(9:30)-18:00(19:00) changes daily Tickets Admission and all rides: Adult ¥4100/Child (over 3) ¥3200
Sanrio Puroland Tama-city, Tokyo  042-339-1111This is an all-indoor theme park by Sanrio. Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty take you to the dream world! Little children should enjoy this amusement park. Access Keio Train or Odakyu Train Tama Center Station Map is here Hours Weekdays 10:00-17:00/Holidays 10:00-20:00 Calendar is here Tickets Passport (advanced): Adult (18 years & up) ¥4,000/Youth (12-17 years) ¥3,700/Junior (11 years and under) ¥3,000 Passport (purchased in the same day): Adult ¥4,400/Youth ¥4,000/Junior ¥3300	Sega Joy Polis Takashimaya Times Square 10F-11F Sendagaya, 5-24-2, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo  03-5361-3040/ 03-5361-3044(fax)This amusement park is suitable for older children, especially for teenagers who love video games. There are many virtual reality attractions such as Sega Rally (auto race), Aqua Nova (3D motion ride), and Virtualon Special (robot shooting game). Stop by after shopping or dinner at Shinjuku. Access JR Shinjuku station/ Tokyo Subway Shinjuku 3 chome Hours 10:00~24:00 Tickets Admission only: Adult(15~) ¥300/Child(7~14) ¥100 Passport: (~17:45) Adult ¥2,900 /Child ¥2,800 (18:00~) Adult ¥2,500/ Child ¥2,400
Tokyo Yomiuri Land Yanoguchi 3294 Inagi-shi, Tokyo (044-966-1111 )This is located the suburban area in Tokyo, so it takes about one hour from the center of Tokyo. Along with many exciting attractions, it is known for the giant gondola-like ferris wheel ride. If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji!. During the summer, the Yomiuri land opens their Water Amusement Island with 6 swimming pools. It's a fun place to visit during summer, although it's very crowded. Access The Keio Train to Keio Yomiuriland station/ The Odakyu Train to Yomiuriland-mae station. Hours 10:00-17:00 (16:30 in winter)/ Holidays 9:00-17:00/Closed on Tuesdays Tickets Admission only: Adult ¥1600/Child ¥800 One day pass: Adult ¥4800/Child ¥4000. Parking ¥1000 per day.

Amusement Parks (outside of Tokyo)

Wild Blue Indoor Water Park, Yokohama* Tsurumi-Ku, Heian-Cho 2-28-2 Open: 10:00AM - 9:00PM Closed: Fridays Review Alternate Review   Take the JR Keihin-Tohoku line to Kawasaki station. Go to the east exit. There you will find bus stop #2 on platform #14. Wait for the Wild Blue Yokohama Express bus, or if your Japanese language skills are up to snuff, and you don't feel like waiting for the express, you could also take any one of the other buses that come to bus stop #2 and listen carefully for the instructions on where to transfer. Tel (English?): 045-511-2323 Tel: (Defunct phone number?): 045-506-5527 ¥6,000 - ¥10,000 / person, depending on what equipment we rent

Seagaia Ocean Dome http://www.seagaia.co.jp/amusement_e.htm

Miyazaki Prefecture Ocean Dome - Review http://www.gluckman.com/IndoorBeach.html

Miyazaki Prefecture Ocean Dome - Review http://home.netvigator.com/~pchk/Miyazaki.html