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Kodomonokuni Theme Park

こどもの国 (横浜市)

A full-day attraction built for families and repeat visitors.

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Best season Year-round; spring and autumn have the best weather
Time needed Half a day to a full day
Admission Roughly ¥2,000–9,000 depending on the park (≈ $13–57)
Opening hours Typically 9:00–20:00, varies by season

What this place is

Kodomonokuni Theme Park (こどもの国) is an amusement park in Yokohama, Japan, near Tokyo. The park's name means Children's Country. As the name implies, it is more oriented towards young children than teenagers. It was founded in commemoration of the Royal Marriage of Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko in 1959 (who reigned as Emperor and Empress from 1989 to 2019), and it was officially opened on May 5, a national holiday of the Children's Day, in 1965. The park is approximately 240 acres (97 ha), and includes such things as a children's petting zoo, a boating lake, and a barbecue site. It can be accessed by train from the Tokyu Corporation's Kodomonokuni Line, Kodomonokuni Station, or from Aobadai Station or Tsurukawa Station by bus.

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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.

Photos

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Getting there by public transport

Route on Google Maps

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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