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Amusement Parks
Thousands of visitors flock to Japan’s popular amusement and theme parks on a daily basis. Their fun and exciting attractions include
rollercoasters, ferris wheels, water/train rides and carnival game booths.
Here are some of the best.
Universal Studios
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka was the first Universal Studios theme park in Asia, launched in 2001. It’s huge, spanning an entire hectare
adjacent to the Osaka Bay area.
There are eight themed sections — Amity Village, Hollywood, Jurassic Park, New York, San Francisco, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,
Universal Wonderland and Waterworld. There are numerous rides suitable for children, adults or both.
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland was the first Disney branded theme park built outside of the United States. Its layout is similar to California Disneyland
and it has seven themed sections — Adventureland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Toon Town, Westernland and World Bazaar.
You’ll find thrill rides like the Space Mountain, but also kid-friendly attractions such as It’s a Small World and Buzz Lightyear’s Astroblasters.
There’s also many souvenir shops and restaurants.
Tokyo DisneySea
Next to Tokyo Disneyland is another Disney theme park, DisneySea. Its seven themed sections — American Waterfront, Arabian Coast, Lost
River Delta, Mediterranean Harbor, Mermaid Lagoon, Mysterious Island and Port Discovery — are home to many rides, shops and restaurants
that appeal to visitors of all ages. It tends to attract an older demographic because it serves alcohol in its restaurants and cafes. It also has
Disney hotel accommodation.
Edo Wonderland
If you’re not looking for a typical amusement park with all those heart-pumping rides, games and facilities, Edo Wonderland could be for you.
It’s a history theme park, depicting life in a small Japanese town during the Edo period from 1603 to 1868.
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