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Yomiuriland

よみうりランド

Inagi (Tokyo) / Kawasaki border, Tokyo · Kanto

The verdict

Best for: Toddlers (2–4), Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults

Plan for: about 7 hours — Fits a half/full-day itinerary from Tokyo rather than a dedicated trip

Height limits: Coasters like Bandit have height limits (~130 cm typical); many gentle and kids' rides available

Signature attractions

  • Bandit roller coaster
  • Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Goodjoba!! interactive factory zone
  • Jewellumination winter illumination
  • pools (summer)
Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults
Thrill level
★★★★☆
Time needed
7h
Tickets
One-Day Pass (admission + unlimited rides), admission-only, and night/after-dark passes during illumination season
Booking
Walk-up OK
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / outdoor
outdoor
Confidence
Well-corroborated

Getting there: ~35 min total from Shinjuku via Keio Line to Keio-Yomiuriland, then the Sky Shuttle gondola (or bus) up to the park.

Ticket strategy: One-Day Pass (admission + unlimited rides), admission-only, and night/after-dark passes during illumination season

Express / priority access: No major paid skip system; e-tickets speed entry

Crowds: Busy in summer (pools) and winter Jewellumination evenings

Best time to go: Weekdays; visit in Jewellumination season (approx late Oct-early Apr) for illuminations

Peak periods to avoid: Summer weekends (pool season), illumination weekend evenings

Summer heat: Outdoor; summer pools popular, otherwise hot midday

Food & dietary: Multiple restaurants and food stalls; Goodjoba zone has food-themed experiences

Prams, access & sensory: Hillside site with gondola access; pram-accessible in most areas; good range of gentle kids' rides

Family facilities: Lockers, baby-care facilities

Nearby accommodation: Limited on-site; stay in Shinjuku/central Tokyo and day-trip

Editor’s note: Reconfirm volatile details (prices, hours, height limits) on the official site before launch.