38 Japanese Theme Parks for You to Visit

Japan boasts more than 100 theme parks, attracting more than 55.7 million visitors each year!

No trip to Japan is complete without experiencing at least one of its exciting theme parks and thrilling rides.

In this article, we share a list of 38 of Japan’s best theme parks, along with accommodation options for a fabulous stay.

38 of Japan’s leading theme parks

Japan boasts some of the most visited amusement and theme parks worldwide.

This $4.5 billion industry is driven by Japan’s dedication to creating amusement parks with highly themed, immersive experiences.

Here are 38 of the best.

Theme Park	Description
1. Tokyo Disneyland 東京ディズニーランド	Location: Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan History: Opened in 1983 as the first Disneyland outside of the United States. Top Attractions: – Monsters, Inc. – Ride & Go Seek – Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage – Space Mountain Our Tokyo Disneyland guide where you can learn more about this astonishing theme park. Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
2. Tokyo DisneySea 東京ディズニーシー	Location: Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan History: $2 billion nautical theme park built under license from Disney by The Oriental Land Company. 4th most visited theme park in the world. Check out our guide on all you need to know when visiting DisneySea in Tokyo! Top Attractions: – Mysterious Island – Mediterranean Harbor – Journey to the Center of the Earth Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
3. Universal Studios Japanユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン	Location: Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan History: Opened in 2001, 5th most visited theme park in the world. Top Attractions: – Hollywood Dream – The Ride – Mario Cafe & Store – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man: The Ride – Hello Kitty’s Cupcake Dream Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
4. Fuji-Q Highland 富士急ハイランド	Location: 5 Chome-6-1 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi-ken 403-0017, Japan History: Opened in 1968, located near the base of Mount Fuji. Top Attractions: – Fujiyama, the longest and tallest roller coaster – Lisa and Gaspard Town – Takabisha, the former world’s steepest roller coaster Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our guide on the 5 Best Hotels for Fuji-Q Highland
5. Sanrio Puroland/Hello Kittylandサンリオピューロランド	Location: Tama New Town, Tokyo, Japan History: Opened in 1990, attracts more than 1.5 million visitors per year. Top Attractions: – KAWAII KABUKI – special show by the Hello Kitty Troupe – Hello Kitty’s Bell of Happiness inside the Tree of Wisdom – Kawaii food factory Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our guide on 5 Best Hotels for Sanrio Puroland
6. Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura 江戸ワンダーランド日光江戸村	Location: 470-2 Karakura, Nikko, Tochigi 321-2524, Japan History: Japan’s foremost cultural theme park since 1986. Includes on-site film set and lavish design based on the Genroku era of the Edo period. Top Attractions: – Ninja action show – Oiran show – Henshin Costume House (to dress up as Edo period characters) Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
7. Huis Ten Bosch ハウステンボス	Location: Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan History: A life-sized recreation of The Netherlands including historic buildings, windmills, and canals. Japan’s largest theme park. Opened in March 1992. Top Attractions: – Fireworks Festival – City of Flowers – Miffy Celebration – Henn na Hotel (変なホテル), the world’s first robot-staffed hotel Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our complete guide on 5 Best Hotels for Huis Ten Bosch
8. Tokyo Joypolis ジョイポリス	Location: 1-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan History: Sega-owned indoor theme park chain opened in 1994. Top Attractions: – Gekion Live Coaster – Pirate’s Plunder – The Joypolis Explorer Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
9. Yomiuri Land よみうりランド	Location: 4015-1 Yanoguchi, Inagi City, Tokyo Prefecture 206-8725 History: Inagi theme park in the hills of Tokyo. Home to the Yomiuri Giants Stadium, roller coasters, and water flumes. Top Attractions: – Wan Wan Coaster Wandit roller coaster – Spin Runway roller coaster – Space Factory roller coaster Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
10. Nagashima Spa Land ナガシマスパーランド	Location: 333 Nagashimacho Urayasu, Kuwana, Mie 511-1192, Japan History: Kuwana-based theme park, which is the 18th most-visited theme park in the world. Top Attractions: – The Aurora, a 90-meter-high Ferris Wheel – 12 roller coasters – Nagashima Spa Land Waterpark Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
11. Legoland Japan Resortレゴランド・ジャパン	Location: Minato-ku, Nagoya, Japan History: $250 million Lego theme park. Opened by Merlin Entertainments in 2017. Second Legoland in Asia. Top Attractions: – Bricktopia workshops – Miniland with models of landmarks in Japan – Knight’s Kingdom including roller coasters Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our guide on the 5 Best Hotels for Legoland Japan Resort
12. Ghibli Park ジブリパーク	Location: Nagakute, Aichi, Japan History: Theme Park, opened in 2022, based on the Ghibli Studio that created award-winning films that include My Neighbor Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle. Top Attractions: – Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, with a cinema that shows exclusive shorts – Dondoko Forest – The Hill of Youth from Howl’s Moving Castle Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our guide on the 5 Best Hotels for Ghibli Park
13. Yokohama Cosmoworldよこはまコスモワールド	Location: 2 Chome-8-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan History: Open since 1990. Its Cosmo Clock 21 was the tallest Ferris Wheel in the world. Top Attractions: – Diving Coaster: Vanish, a diving roller coaster – Spinning coaster, installed on the roof of a building – Shooting Ride “Ekidna’s Cave” 3D, laser gun experience Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
14. Toei Kyoto Studio Park東映太秦映画村	Location: Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan History: Edo period historical film set owned by Toei Company, a leading film and television company. Opened to the public in 1974. 800,000 visitors each year. Top Attractions: – Transformation Experience, dress in Edo period costume and enjoy the park – Historical drama festival with live performancesNinja Fort – a 3D maze Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
15. Metsä / Moomin Valley Theme Park	Location: Hannō, Saitama Prefecture, Japan History: Theme park based on the Nordic cartoon The Moomins opened in 2019 Top Attractions: – Life-sized Moominhouse (Muumitalo) – Life-sized Lighthouse (Majakka) from the Moomins – Emma’s Theater (Emma Teatteri) with outdoor performances Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
16. Shima Spain Village 志摩スペイン村	Location: 〒517-0212 Mie, Shima, Isobecho Sakazaki, 字下山952-4 History: Spanish-themed park with flamenco, Spanish food, and culture. Matador and bull theme. Top Attractions: – Steampunk indoor roller coaster – Spanish history cinema – The Nutcracker illumination ride Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
17. Asakusa Hanayashik i浅草花やしき	Location: 2 Chome-28-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan History: Japan’s oldest theme park, in existence since 1853. Previously a flower garden and a zoo. Top Attractions: – Classic merry-go-round – Helicopter ride – Swan ride Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
18. Tokyo Dome City Attractions 東京ドームシティ	Location: 1 Chome-1-1 Kasuga, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0003, Japan History: Also known as Big Egg City, home to The Tokyo Dome baseball stadium, a concert hall, an exhibition center, a spa hotel, and amusements. Top Attractions: – ASOBono! Indoor kids facility – Thunder Dolphin ride – Hololive City attractions Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
19. Tobu World Square 東武ワールドスクウェア	Location: Kinugawa Onsen, Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan History: Model city, with scale models of world heritage sites and landmarks. Built in 1993 by the production company that builds the Godzilla film sets. Top Attractions: – Tokyo Skytree scale model – Neuschwanstein Castle scale model – Scale Taj Mahal Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Or read complete guide on 5 Best Hotels for Tobu World Square
20. Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise 横浜・八景島シーパラダイス	Location: Hakkeijima, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0006, Japan History: Aquarium amusement park opened in 1993. Features an aqua museum, dolphin fantasy exhibit, umi seafood farm, and rides. Top Attractions: – Marine Cart Fantasia – Butterflyder – Blue Sky Climbing – ROCKN ROCK Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
21. Noboribetsu Date Jidai Village	Location: 53-1 Nakanoboribetsucho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0463, Japan History: Edo period recreation theme park complete with ninjas, costumes, and theatrical performances. Reproduction buildings from the Sendai clan. Top Attractions: – Costume photographs – Shinobi Gaiden Master’s Dream show – Archery and throwing shuriken Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
22. Nago Pineapple Park	Location: 1195 Biimata, Nago, Okinawa 905-0005, Japan History: Theme park on a working pineapple farm. Top Attractions: – Pineapple land train – The Skywalk – Pineapple distillery and winery Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our complete guide on 5 Best Hotels Near Nago Pineapple Park
23. Kamogawa Sea World	Location: Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan History: Coastal theme park and resort featuring an aquarium and zoo. Known for its impressive dolphins, sea lions, and orcas. Top Attractions: – Eco Aquarium – Tropical Island – Rocky World with more than 11,000 marine organisms Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our guide on the 5 Best Hotels for Kamogawa Sea World
24. Shiroi Koibito Park 白い恋人パーク	Location: Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan History: Theme park based on the recently opened Shiroi Kobito cookie. Top Attractions: – Chocolate and cookie exhibits – Train ride Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
25. Harmonyland ハーモニーランド	Location: 〒879-1502 Oita, Hayami District, Hiji, Fujiwara, 5933 ハーモニーランド History: Sanrio Hello Kitty theme park with lots of Kawaii! Top Attractions: – Live shows – Kitty Castle – Rhythmic coaster Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
26. Izu Granpal Park	Location: 1090 Futo, Ito, Shizuoka 413-0231 History: Expansive theme park known for its illuminations and parades. The park includes a free park area and a dog park. Top Attractions: – Kaizoku 3D maze shipIzukogen – Granillumi lighting event – Kaze, 400-meter round-trip zipline Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
27. Seibuen Amusement Park 西武園ゆうえんち	Location: 2964 Yamaguchi, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-1145, Japan History: Seibuen Amusement Park first opened in 1950, but has been completely redesigned since 2021 to include movie-like Showa-era and Godzilla attractions. Top Attractions: – 62-meter Ferris wheel – Gyro Tower, a rotating observation tower – Wave swinger swing ride Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
28. Amanohashidate Viewland	Location: Monju, Miyazu, Kyoto 626-0001, Japan History: Amanohashidate is a region famous for its naturally occurring land bridge. The theme park offers a range of attractions and impressive views of Amanohashidate from a chairlift and monorail. Top Attractions: – Merry-go-round – Benkei-go steam train – Viewing sky path Accommodation: Nearest places to stay You can also read our guide on the 5 Best Hotels for Amanohashidate Viewland
29. Hirakata Park ひらかたパーク	Location: Monju, Miyazu, Kyoto 626-0001, Japan History: Classic theme park, opened in 1910 as part of the Chrysanthemum Figure Exhibition. It is Kyoto’s older theme park. Top Attractions: – Roller coaster – Flying bicycle – Helicopter ride Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our guide on the 5 Best Hotels Near Hirakata Park
30. Tokyo German Village	Location: 419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura, Chiba 299-0204, Japan History: German-themed park, featuring German-style landscaped grounds and attractions. The park was developed in a German style after the founder of the park noticed that the Sodegaura countryside was similar to Germany. Top Attractions: – Ferris Wheel – Mini-golf – Petting zoo Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Or read our complete guide on 5 Best Hotels for Country Farm Tokyo German Village
31. Spa Resort Hawaiians スパリゾートハワイアンズ	Location: 972-8326 Fukushima, Iwaki, Jobanfujiwaramachi, Warabidaira−５０ History: Popular water park opened in 1966 as the Joban Hawaiian Center. The park is built using the hot springs of the Joban mine as a water source. Ex-miners and their families worked at the resort and participated in performances for visitors. Top Attractions: – Hula Girls Polynesian dance show – Expansive water park – High-flow hot springs – On-site golf course Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Or even better, read our guide on 5 Best Hotels for Spa Resort Hawaiians, Iwaki, Japan
32. Mitsui Greenland 三井グリーンランド	Location: Midorigaoka, Arao, Kumamoto 864-0033, Japan History: One of Kyushu’s biggest theme parks, attracting over 3 million visitors each year! It has an amusement park, hotels, onsen, and a golf course. Top Attractions: – Ferris Wheel – Road Train – Cosmic Maze – Grampus jet Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
33. Ryukyu Mura 琉球村	Location: 1130 Yamada, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0416, Japan History: Okinawa theme park in a village style, consisting of traditional houses taken from around Okinawa island. Top Attractions: – Historical re-enactment – Traditional crafts and cuisine – Locally-crafted souvenirs Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Or read our complete guide on 5 Best Hotels Near Ryukyu Mura
34. Tokyo Summerland	Location: 600 Kamiyotsugi, Akiruno, Tokyo 197-0832, Japan History: One of Japan’s largest water parks featuring indoor and outdoor pools. The outside pool has the reputation of being the longest lazy river in Japan. Top Attractions: – The shallow waters of Cobalt Beach – Fruits Island and Monkey Float – The Great Journey – lazy river Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Or read our complete guide on 5 Best Hotels for Tokyo Summerland
35. Karuizawa Toy Kingdom	Location: 〒377-1612 Gunma, Agatsuma District, Tsumagoi, Omae, 細原２２７７ History: Toy-centered theme park that is ideal for young children. Variety of trails and activities including an observatory at 1,114m height. Top Attractions: – Treehouses – Giant mushroom house – TrainShows and parades – Sand and water activities Accommodation: Nearest places to stay
36. Rusutsu Amusement Park ルスツリゾート	Location: 〒048-1711 Hokkaido, Abuta District, Rusutsu, Izumikawa, 13番地 History: Hokkaido ski resort and year-round amusement park. The theme park has more than 60 different attractions and outdoor swimming in the warmer months. There is also a lively calendar of events and a petting zoo. Top Attractions: – Go-go sneaker roller coaster – Mountain Jet Coaster roller coaster – Sky trail obstacle course – Flying Carpet thrill ride Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our complete guide on the 5 Best Hotels Near Rusutsu Amusement Park
37. Nijigen no Mori	Location: Kusumoto, Awaji, Hyogo, Japan History: Anime-themed park on Awaji Island known for its Godzilla and Naruto-themed attractions. Crayon Shinchan and Drago Quest-themed attractions as well. Top Attractions: – Godzilla mouth zipline – Dragon Quest island – On-site theater Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Our guide on the 5 Best Hotels Near Nijigen no Mori
38. Ninja Kingdom Ise	Location: 1201-1 Futamicho Mitsu, Ise, Mie 519-0603, Japan History: Historic Edo and Azuchi-Momoyama period-themed park with ninjas. Live-action ninja and courtesan show. Centered on a reproduction of Azuchi Castle in Ise. Top Attractions: – Azuchi Castle viewing platform for Ise Bay – Ninja experience and cosplay – Hot springs Accommodation: Nearest places to stay Read our guide on 5 Best Hotels Near Ninja Kingdom Ise

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