Hanayashiki Amusement Park has been entertaining visitors since 1872. Today it has about 20 rides and attractions (including a “Ninja Challenge”), but for adults the appeal is nostalgic, as the amusement park seems stuck in another era.
Location
Asakusa Hanayashiki, 2 Chome-28-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo 111-0032« Google Maps »
Getting there
10 minutes from Asakusa Station (Toei Subway or Tokyo Metro) or 5 minutes from Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express Line
Details
10:00-18:00
Admission fee is ¥1,000 with discounts for children under 12. Ride tickets are ¥100 each.
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