Yomiuriland (よみうりランド, ''Yomiurirando'') is an amusement park in

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that first opened in 1964. It is situated on hillsides, and features rides such as

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s and water flumes. It is home to Yomiuri Giants Stadium, one of the training fields for the

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baseball team, and was the primary training ground before

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was completed. It is operated and run by the

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, the parent of media conglomerate

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. A bath house was constructed to attract more senior citizens. Yomiuriland okanoyu

Entrance fees are 1800 yen for adults, 800 yen for children and seniors aged 60 over. One-day pass (entrance + sea lion show + free pass for attractions) is ¥5,400 for adults, ¥4,500 for seniors (Age 65 and above).

Access

It can be accessed by two train stations,

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's Keiō-Yomiuriland Station or

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Attractions

Yomiuriland has 44 attractions from thrilling rides to family-friendly rides. Yomiuriland also has about 1,000 cherry blossoms during the spring. During the summer (usually from June 30 - September 9), visitors can enjoy Pool WAI (Water Amusement Island), a water park for an additional fee. Jewellimunation lights up the park with a massive LED display inspired by gemstone colors. These attraction each contain their own unique atmosphere and diversity in rides. There are also many shops and food courts around the park.

Roller coasters

Operating

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* Space Factory * Spin Runway * Wan Wan Coaster Wandit

Defunct

* SL Coaster * White Canyon *

Twist Coaster Robin was a steel roller coaster at Yomiuriland amusement park near Tokyo, Japan. The coaster was noteworthy for its steeper-than-vertical first drop of 93 degrees. It is also one of two S&S coasters to have run for less than a week, the other being ...

Momonga Standing and Loop Coaster Momonga Standing and Loop Coaster (often referred to as Loop Coaster MOMOnGA, ja, ループコースターMOMOnGA) was a steel roller coaster that operated from 1979 to 2021 at Yomiuriland in Inagi, Tokyo, Japan. The coaster was best known for s ...

References

External links

Yomiuriland website in English
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