Yomiuri Land よみうりランド

Yomiuri Land is the largest amusement park located near Tokyo. 44 various activities are offered, from classic or less classic roller coasters to drop towers for adults or children, including creative workshops. So there is something for all tastes and all ages. The ferris wheel, the park's landmark, offers views of Mount Fuji, Tokyo Tower, and the Tokyo Skytree on a clear day.

For thrill seekers

Bungee Jump : to launch from the top of 7 floors from 22 meters high.

Bandit : a roller coaster course set among trees with a speed of up to 110 km/h, one of the fastest in the world.

Momonga Standing and Loop Coaster : a standing roller coaster. This type of attraction was born in Japan in 1982 in three different parks including Yomiuri Land. Passengers are in a standing position, held by an adjustable harness located above their shoulders.

Crazy Hyuuuu, Crazy stooon : a drop tower.

Laser Athletic – The Temple of the Sun : here, it is a question of escaping a system of laser traps

For the little daredevils

Wan Wan Coaster Wandit : a roller coaster specially adapted for children, a kind of 'caterpillar'.

Formula Battle Race kids : karts for children.

Frog Hopper : a falling tower for children.

Creative and crazy activities at Goodjoba

Goodjoba is a space offering various original creative or interactive workshops divided into 4 themes: cars, fashion, food and stationery.

In the " Car factory ", children can, for example, build a car that they can drive themselves.

In season

The Gondola Sky Shuttle cable car flies over a thousand cherry trees that bloom in the spring. A unique view of these mythical trees that are more often admired from below than from above.

Pool WAI : the park's welcome outdoor pool to escape the sweltering summers of the Japanese capital. Five pools and 3 slides will refresh you. Open from June 30 to September 9 (for 2018).

Jewellumination : these Christmas lights produced by Motoko Ishii, a famous Japanese light designer, are among the most beautiful in the archipelago. From mid-October to mid-February.

See also: 5 typically Japanese amusement parks