Best Japan Theme Parks to Visit in 2024
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland is the first Disney theme park in Japan and opened in 1983 in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture. The park has seven themed areas and many attractions based on Disney characters and famous stories. A perfect park for families with both older and younger children.
Universal Studios Osaka
Located in Osaka, Universal Studios Osaka is one of four Universal Studios theme parks in the world. Opened in 2001, the park features attractions and live shows based on popular movies and TV shows such as Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and Minions. The recently opened Super Nintendo World inside the park attracts thousands of tourists daily.
Super Nintendo World
Super Nintendo World Osaka is an amusement park based on the popular Nintendo video game series and is located in the Universal Studios Osaka park. All attractions in the theme park are based on popular games such as Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong and The Legend of Zelda. Visitors can wander around and explore the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure and Princess Peach’s Castle and much more along with loads of restaurants and cafés with unique food in the same theme.
Disney Sea Tokyo
DisneySea is a sister park to Tokyo Disneyland, located in the same complex in the Urayasu area, Chiba Prefecture. Like its sister park, the theme park has seven themed areas and attractions, including rides and shows based on Disney and Disney-Pixar characters’ stories and films.
Fuji-Q Highland
This theme park is located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. The park itself consists almost exclusively of attractions from the Guinness Book of Records. The editors have been here themselves and can admit that many of its attractions are second to none and certainly worth a visit for the adrenaline seeker.
Next to the park is also the park FUJI Hidden Leaf Village based on the popular anime and manga series Naruto.
Nagashima Spa Land
Nagashima Spa Land is a large theme park located in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. It has roller coasters, water rides and other attractions, as well as a large spa and hot springs. A cozy destination for the day with the family as the theme park offers both attractions to ride and plenty of pools for those who want to swim.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a sea-themed park located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It has aquariums, dolphin shows and other marine related attractions, as well as rides and other entertainment for all ages.
Hirakata Park
Hirakata Park is a traditional amusement park located in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture. It features rides, attractions and live shows. The amusement park also goes by the nickname Hirapah and is assisted by 43 attractions on a whopping 160,000 square meters.
Legoland Japan
Legoland Japan is an amusement park based on popular LEGOs and located in the city of Nagoya. The theme park has a variety of rides, attractions and interactive experiences designed to appeal to families with children. Legoland has several themed areas, for example “Miniland” which is a miniature replica of famous landmarks and buildings from around the world made entirely of Lego bricks. The park also has a variety of rides and attractions, such as the “Dragon Coaster”, a roller coaster that takes you through a dragon-filled medieval castle, and a 4D cinema that shows Lego-themed movies.
In addition, Legoland Japan has several play areas where visitors can build and create their own Lego creations. They also have a range of Lego themed shops and restaurants offering food, drink and a wide range of Lego sets and merchandise. The park is perfect for families with children and those who love Lego and enjoy creative construction.
Tokyo Joypolis
Joypolis is a theme park chain in Japan and can be found in both Tokyo and Yokohama. The theme park is considered one of the most technologically advanced theme parks in the world, with a variety of virtual reality and high-tech attractions, such as roller coasters, laser tag and interactive video games. It is a perfect place for those who like the latest technology and immersive experiences.
The park offers a wide variety of attractions, including some that are unique to Joypolis, such as “Virtual On” a game where players control giant robots and fight each other. Joypolis also has several attractions based on popular anime and video game series. Perfect for families, friends and people of all ages looking for some entertainment and fun.
