Yomiuriland
よみうりランド
A full-day attraction built for families and repeat visitors.
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What this place is
Yomiuriland (よみうりランド, Yomiurirando) is an amusement park in Inagi, Tokyo and Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan that first opened on 19 March 1964. It is situated on hillsides, and features rides such as roller coasters and water flumes. It is home to Yomiuri Giants Stadium, one of the training fields for the Yomiuri Giants baseball team, and was the primary training ground before Tokyo Dome was completed. It is operated and run by Yomiuriland Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings.
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Why it is worth the trip
- Headline rides and shows that anchor the day, plus smaller attractions with much shorter waits.
- Themed areas designed as complete environments, right down to the food and the shop fronts.
- Seasonal overlays — summer water events, autumn Halloween, winter illumination — that change the whole park.
What you can do here
- Buy tickets online in advance and head to the furthest popular ride first, working back toward the entrance.
- Book timed-entry or express passes for the two or three attractions you care about most.
- Catch at least one parade or stage show; they are usually included in admission.
- Save the illumination or night show for the end — the park looks completely different after dark.
Getting there
We do not have step-by-step transit directions for this spot yet. Open the location on Google Maps for routes from where you are staying.
Good to know before you go
- Peak crowds are Japanese school holidays: late March–early April, Golden Week, mid-August.
- Bring your own water bottle and a light rain poncho; both are expensive inside.
- Popular restaurants require reservations made the moment the park opens.
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