Asakusa Hanayashiki, Tokyo

Asakusa Hanayashiki, a historic amusement park located in Tokyo's Asakusa, is Japan's oldest amusement park, operating for over 170 years since its opening in 1853. It is a retro landmark where you can enjoy a nostalgic and fun time while strolling around Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street✨  ⸻ 🕰️ History and Retro Charm • Originally established as a flower garden in the late Edo period, it developed into an amusement park after the Taisho era (). • You can still enjoy nostalgic attractions such as Japan's oldest existing roller coaster and the "Bee Tower" . ⸻ 🎢 Popular Attractions Asakusa Hanayashiki offers a total of 19 attractions suitable for both children and adults (). • Roller Coaster: Operating for over 60 years, one of the oldest in Japan! • Merry-Go-Round and Panda Car®: Popular for their retro and cute atmosphere. • Disk-O: A centrifugal attraction for those who want to scream their lungs out. • Nin Nin Park (opened in 2019): Includes a little ninja experience corner . ⸻ 📅 Seasonal Events & New Attractions • Spring Break Event (3/20–4/6): Under 70-year-old cherry blossoms, featuring a Flower Ranger show . • Haunted House ~Curse of the Neck~ (7/18/2025–): A full-fledged horror experience by Shochiku Haunted House Honpo . • Jujutsu Kaisen Collaboration (7/9–9/8): Special event with park decorations and original food . • Lumiyashiki: Special nighttime operation with 500,000 lights illuminating the park (). ⸻ 💰 Visitor Information • Opening Hours: Usually 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (extended hours during seasons and events) (). • Admission Fees (from September 2025): Adults 1,600 yen, children 800 yen, seniors 800 yen, free for infants . • Free Pass: Adults 3,000 yen, children and seniors 2,600 yen (admission fee required separately) . • On busy weekends and during events, advance purchase of web tickets is recommended. ⸻ 🚶 Access and How to Enjoy • Located right next to Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street, making it an ideal spot to stop by during Asakusa sightseeing (). • During cherry blossom season, you can enjoy attractions while viewing the park’s cherry blossoms, perfectly complementing a flower viewing stroll! • At night, it’s perfect for a date plan to enjoy the illuminations◎ ⸻ 🎯 Recommended For • Those who want to experience downtown atmosphere and retro vibes: Perfect for those who want to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in Asakusa. • Those who like charming small-scale amusement parks: Features heartwarming attractions you can’t find in large theme parks. • Those who want to enjoy seasonal events: Enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring, horror in summer, and light shows at night, offering seasonal fun all year round. ⸻ In the hustle and bustle of Asakusa, you can fully enjoy the “old-fashioned playground” of Asakusa Hanayashiki. For a day trip accent, be sure to spend a nostalgic and fun time here🎡🎉 #DowntownAmusementPark (Admission fee not included)