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Monday, January 23, 2012

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.
AccessLess than 10 min. walk from Asakusa station 
(Tokyo Subway Toei Asakusa line or Ginza line)
Hours10:00-18:00(17:00 in winter) Closed on Tuesdays.
TicketsAdmission 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.
Access1 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
Hours10:00(9:30)-18:00(19:00) changes daily
TicketsAdmission 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.
AccessKeio Train or Odakyu Train Tama Center Station
Map is here
HoursWeekdays 10:00-17:00/Holidays 10:00-20:00
Calendar is here

TicketsPassport (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.
AccessJR Shinjuku station/ Tokyo Subway Shinjuku 3 chome
Hours10:00~24:00
TicketsAdmission 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.
AccessThe Keio Train to Keio Yomiuriland station/ The Odakyu Train to Yomiuriland-mae station.
Hours10:00-17:00 (16:30 in winter)/ Holidays 9:00-17:00/Closed on Tuesdays
TicketsAdmission 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

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