Amusement Parks
Hokkaido
Rusutsu Resort
Description : Among the largest resort and leisure facilities in Hokkaido. In addition to an amusement park with jet coasters and other attractions, the fun includes golf, canoeing, paragliding and other outdoor sports. In the winter months, visitors can enjoy skiing and other winter sports.
Hours : 9:00-17:00
Closed : From end of Oct. - Apr.(winter season operation from early Dec through early April)
Tel : 0136-46-3111(Japanese/English)
Address : 13, Aza-Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
Access : Approx. 1 hr. 54 min. by bus from JR Sapporo Sta. to Rusutsu Heights
URL : http://www.rusutsu.co.jp/english/ (English/Japanese/Korean)
Tohoku
Lina World
Description : A theme park with a full 30 attractions. Here you can enjoy hands-on craft experiences including glasswork, silverwork, and candle making. You can even try making the traditional Japanese delicacy devil's tongue, as well as potato stew, a local favorite.
Hours : 10:00-16:30(varies according to season and day of the week)
Closed : late Nov.-mid-March
Tel : 023-672-1614(Japanese)
Address : 108-1, Aza-Minakami, Kanakame, Kaminoyama-shi, Yamagata-ken
Access : Approx. 10 min. by bus from JR Kaminoyama Onsen? Sta. to Lina World-mae Bus stop.
Kanto
Tokyo Disney Land
Description : A theme park that appeals to children and adults alike.
Hours : 10:00-21:00(varies according to season and day of the week)
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 045-683-3777(Japanese)
Address : 1-1, Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba-ken
Access : Approx. 16 min. from JR Tokyo Sta. to JR Maihama Sta.
URL : http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/ (Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean)
Tokyo Disney Sea
Description : A theme park that explores the world of the imagination through adventure and romance, discovery and pleasure.
Hours : 9:00-22:00(varies according to season and day of the week)
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 045-683-3777(Japanese)
Address : 1-1, Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba-ken
Access : Approx. 16 min. from JR Tokyo Sta. to JR Maihama Sta.
URL : http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/ (Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean)
Sanrio Puroland
Description : Perfect in any weather conditions, this indoor theme park focuses on seven principal attractions. Internationally popular Sanrio characters look forward to greeting you!
Hours : Weekday: 10:00-17:00. Weekend:10:00-20:00
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 042-339-1111(Japanese/English)
Address : 1-31, Ochiai, Tama-ku, Tokyo
Access : Approx. 30 min. by Keio Line from Shinjyuku Sta. to Tama Center Sta. Approx. 5 min. walk from Tama Center Sta. to Sanrio Puroland
URL : http://www.puroland.co.jp/spl/english/welcome.html (Japanese/English/Chinese)
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Description : A multifeatured seaside theme park whose attractions include a major aquarium and an amusement park.
Hours : 8:30-22:30(varies according to season and day of the week)
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 045-788-8888(Japanese)
Address : Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken
Access : Approx. 20 min. by Kanazawa Sea Side Line from Shin-Sugita Sta. to Hakkeijima Sta.
URL : http://www.seaparadise.co.jp/ (Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean)
Chubu
Fuji-Q Highland
Description : An amusement park near Kawaguchi-ko, one of the lakes at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The popular attractions include Fujiyama, a jet coaster that is 79 meters tall and features one of the world's biggest descents: a drop of 70 meters!
Hours : 9:00-17:00(Sat. and public holidays: 9:00-20:00)
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 0555-23-2111(Japanese)
Address : 5-6-1, Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi-ken
Access : Approx. 50 min. from Otsuki Sta. to Fujikyu-Highland Sta. on Fuji-Kyuko Line.
URL : http://www.fujikyu.co.jp/fuji-q (Japanese/Chinese)
Kansai
Adventure World
Description : Daily dolphin, sea lion, otter etc. shows. The weekend parade of a crowd of penguins is another popular attraction. Board a miniature steam locomotive for a chance to see giraffes, tigers and cheetahs up close in Safari World.
Hours : Mar.-Nov: 9:00-17:00. Dec.-Feb: 9:00-16:30
Closed : Irregular opening in Dec, Jan and Feb. Please call to check.
Tel : 0739-43-3333(Japanese/English)
Address : Katata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama-ken
Access : Approx. 10 min. by bus from JR Shirahama Sta. to Adventure World.
URL : http://aws-s.com/ (Japanese/English)
Universal Studios Japan
Description : Come to meet Terminator, see Jurassic Park and relive famous movies in stunning attractions. Unique to Japan is a celebration of cartoon animations hosted by Woody Woodpecker.
Hours : 9:00-20:00(varies according to season, day of the week and date)
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 06-4790-7000(Japanese)
Address : Seiburinkai-chiku, Konohana-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Access : Approx. 5 min. by JR Line from Nishi-Kujyo Sta. to Universal City Sta.
URL : http://www.usj.co.jp/e_top.html (Japanese/English/Chinese/Korea)
Kyushu / Okinawa
Space World
Description : An indoor theme park where you can experience the wonder of outer space without leaving Earth.
Hours : 9:30-17:00(varies according to season and day of the week)
Closed : Open every day
Tel : 093-672-3600(Japanese/English/Chinese)
Address : Space World Yahatahigashi-ku, Kita-Kyushu-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Access : Approx. 55 min. by JR Line from Hakata Sta. to Space World
URL : http://www.spaceworld.co.jp/english/index.html (Japanese/English)
Fukuoka Dome
Description : The home stadium of Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, one of Japan's top professional baseball teams. At the heart of the Fukuoka Dome is Hawks Town, featuring Sea Hawk Hotel, boutiques, restaurants and general stores.
Hours : Please call to check
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 092-847-1533(Japanese)
Address : 2-2-2, Jigyohama Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Access : Approx. 10 min. walk from Tojin-machi Sta. to Fukuoka Dome.
URL : http://www.hawkstown.com/ (Japanese)
Seagaia Ocean Dome
Description : The world's largest indoor water park, Ocean Dome, is just one of the attractions in this huge multifeatured resort complex whose facilities also include hotels, convention facilities, golf courses, tennis courts and a zoo.
Hours : 10:00-21:00(varies according to season)
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 0985-21-1111(Japanese)
Address : Hamayama, Yamasaki-cho, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki-ken
Access : About 25 min. by bus from Miyazaki Airport.
URL : http://www.seagaia.co.jp/index_en.html (Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean)
Theme parks focusing on Japanese history
Hokkaido
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
Description : A theme park that reproduces the appearance of a town in the Sendai domain(Miyagi)300 years ago in the days of the samurai.
Hours : Apr.-Oct: 9:00-17:00. Nov.-Mar: 10:00-16:00
Closed : Every Wednesday (Nov.-Mar.)
Tel : 0143-83-3311(Japanese)
Address : 53-1, Naka-Noboribetsu-cho, Noboribetsu-shi, Hokkaido
Access : Approx. 8 min. by bus from JR Noboribetsu Sta.
URL : http://www.edowonderland.net/nobori/index.html (Japanese)
Kanto
Nikko Edomura
Description : A theme park that reproduces the appearance of a town from the early 17th to mid-18th centuries in the days of the samurai. The fun includes ninja action, re-enactments of court proceedings, and a show featuring elegant oiran, who were high-class courtesans.
Hours : Mar.20-Nov.30: 9:00-17:00. Dec.1-Mar.19: 9:30-16:00
Closed : Open every day
Tel : 0288-77-1777(Japanese)
Address : 470-2, Karakura, Fujiwara-machi, Shioya-gun, Tochigi-ken
Access : Approx. 2 hr. from Asakusa Sta. to Kinugawa Onsen Sta. by limited express on Tobu Line. Approx. 20 min. by bus from Kinugawa Onsen Sta. to Nikko Edo Mura,
URL : http://www.edowonderland.net/ (Japanese)
Kansai
Ise Azuchi Momoyama Bunka-Mura
Description : A theme park that reproduces the atmosphere of the Warring States Period (Sengoku Jidai; late 16th century to the start of the 17th century). The highlights include a spectacular replica of Azuchi-jo Castle, inside which visitors can relive history through dramatic entertainment.
Hours : Mar.20-Nov.30: 9:00-17:00. Dec.1- Mar.19: 9:30-16:00
Closed : Open every day
Tel : 0596-43-2300(Japanese)
Address : 1201-1, Mitsu, Futami-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken
Access : Approx. 2 hr. from Kyoto Sta. to Ujiyamada Sta. by limited express on Kintetsu Line. Approx. 20 min. by bus from Ujiyamada Sta. to Sengoku Jidai Mura.
URL : http://www.edowonderland.net/ise/index.html (Japanese)
Toei Movie Land
Description : A film-culture hall with a western-style, academic appearance is a genuine museum of Japanese cinema. Here you can review the careers of the great actors, actresses and directorsof Japanese cinema, and trace the history of Japanese film through clips and photos.
Hours : Mar.-Nov: 9:00-17:00. Dec.-Feb: 9:30-16:00
Closed : Dec. 21-31
Tel : 075-864-7716
Address : 10, Higashi-Hachioka-cho, Uzumasa, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access : Approx. 15 min. from Kyoto Sta. to Hanazono Sta. by JR Line. Approx. 13 min. walk from Hanazono Sta.
Kyushu
Ryukyumura
Description : What is now Okinawa-ken was once the kingdom of Ryukyu, a nation that was politically and culturally distinct from Japan. This theme park recreates the atmosphere of those days, and offers a glimpse of uniquely Okinawan/Ryukuan technologies including the manufacturing of sugar with the assistance of water buffalo.
Hours : 8:30-17:30
Closed : Open every day
Tel : 098-965-1234 (Japanese)
Address : 1130, Yamada, Onnason, Okinawa-ken
Access : Approx. 1 hr. from Naha Bus Terminal to Ryukyumura-mae Bus stop.
URL : http://www.ryukyumura.co.jp/ (Japanese/English)
A taste of the West in Japan
Kanto
Tobu World Square
Description : Beautifully crafted miniature replicas of famous structures from all over the world are arranged in zones: Asia, Europe, Japan, and so on. Explanations are available and some models move.
Hours : 9:00-17:00 (varies according to season)
Closed : Open every day
Tel : 0288-77-1000 (Japanese)
Address : 209-1, Ohara, Fujihara-machi, Shioya-gun, Tochigi-ken
Access : Approx. 2 hr. from Asakusa Sta. to Kinugawa Onsen Sta. by limited express on Tobu Line. Approx. 5 min. by bus from Kinugawaonsen Sta. to Tobu World Square.
URL : http://www.tobuws.co.jp/default_en.html
(Japanese/English/Chinese)
Western Village
Description : A theme park that recreates the atmosphere of the pioneering Wild West. Fun attractions include shows performed by stuntmen and actors. Other features include a replica of Mt. Rushmore and American-style gardening.
Hours : Apr.-Nov: 9:00-17:00. Dec.-Mar: 9:00-16:30
Closed : Open every day
Tel : 0288-21-8731(Japanese)
Address : 315-1, Kurihara, Imaichi-shi, Tochigi-ken
Access : Approx. 2 hr. from Asakusa Sta. to Kinugawa Onsen Sta. by limited express on Tobu Line. Approx. 15 min. by bus from Kinugawaonsen Sta. to Western Village.
Country Farm Tokyo German Village
Description : The theme here is life in the German countryside. A see-for-yourself theme park where you can enjoy the feeling that you're in the midst of nature.
Hours : 9:30-17:00
Closed : Open every day
Tel : 0438-60-5511(Japanese)
Address : 419, Hojyo, Nagayoshi, Sodegaura-shi, Chiba-ken
Access : Approx. 40 min. by bus from JR Chiba Sta.
Kansai
Shima Parque Espana
Description : Centering on Parque Espana, which conjures up the atmosphere of the Costa del Sol and Spain in general, Shima Parque Espana's facilities also include hotel accommodation and hot spring baths.
Hours : 9:30-17:30(varies according to season)
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 0599-57-3333(Japanese)
Address : Sakazaki, Isobe-cho, Shima-gun, Mie-ken
Access : Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. from Nagoya Sta. to Shima Isobe Sta. by limited express on Kintetsu Line. Approx. 15 min. by bus from Shima Isobe Sta.
Chugoku
Kurashiki Tivoli Park
Description : A theme park created in collaboration with Tivoli Park in Denmark. The grounds include approximately 50,000 trees and some 900,000 flowers. The flowerbeds reproduce paper cutout designs by Hans Christian Andersen. A brimming replica of Tivoli lake is another feature.
Hours : 10:00-20:00(varies according to season and day of the week)
Closed : Please call to check
Tel : 086-434-1111(Japanese/English)
Address : 12-1, Kotobuki-cho, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama-ken
Access : Appox. 1 min. walk from JR Kurashiki Sta.
URL : http://www.tivoli.co.jp/ (Japanese/English)
Kyushu
Huis Ten Bosch
Description : A resort with hotel accommodation and the look of a 17th-century Dutch town. Set in vast grounds complete with canals, windmills and palaces, one day is simply not enough to see everything. A very elaborate recreation.
Hours : 9:00-19:00(varies according to season and day of the week)
Closed : Open every day
Tel : 0956-27-0001(Japanese)
Address : 1-1, Huistenbosch-machi, Sasebo-shi, Nagasaki-ken
Access : Approx. 50 min. by bus from Nagasaki Airport.
URL : http://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/index.html (Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean)