10 Most Popular Theme Parks in Japan

Tokyo Disney Amusement Park includes Disneyland , its satellite park DisneySea, and a shopping and hotel complex . Disneyland and DisneySea are very close to each other, but are still different parks.

An amusement theme park that first opened in 1983. Construction of the park was completed in 2001. Japan became the first country in which Disneyland was opened outside the United States. The town of Urayasu , where the park was built, is located near Tokyo .

What to visit at DisneySea Park


Mediterranean Harbor
Disney Sea Park is a cozy sea area consisting of 7 themed ports .

Medieval Harbor

At the entrance to Disney Sea we are greeted by the Medieval Harbor. It is imbued with the atmosphere of Southern Europe and is stylized as a small Italian port city . Its expanses of water are formed into Venetian canals with real gondolas , and the buildings house the five-star MiraCosta hotel.

boat shows take place here every day . In one part of the harbor there is a fortress , which houses exhibitions of planetary science, teachings about the rotation of the earth, ship cannons, and naval navigation instruments.


Mystery Island

Mysterious Island

A mysterious island built into a volcano in the heart of the park. This port seems to have stepped out of the pages of Jules Verne's .

Explore the depths of the sea in Captain Nemo's submarine , or travel to the center of the Earth in one of his inventions.


Mermaid Lagoon

Little Mermaid Lagoon

The Little Mermaid Lagoon will allow all people on land to immerse themselves in the underwater world of Ariel and her little friends from the cartoon “The Little Mermaid”. This quaint part of the park is mainly younger children

Ride one of the many attractions : Whirlpool, Jumping Jellyfish, Hedgehog Fish, Flounder's Fish Roller Coaster, Scuttle's Mopeds or visit Ariel's Playground. The Little Mermaid Lagoon also has a theater where musical performances take place.


Arabian Coast

Arabian Coast

The Arabian Coast recreates the world of Aladdin and the tales of the 100 and 1 Arabian Nights.

Take a ride on the Jasmine Flying Carpet or the Carousel Caravan . Fans of magical performances will enjoy the Genie show and an exploration expedition to the sea with Sinbad the Sailor .

Lost River Delta

The Lost River Delta is built among the ruins of an ancient temple in the jungles of Central America.

In an Indiana Jones adventure, explore the insides of the lost temple, then ride the Raging Spirits roller coaster . This port also has a stop for steamships that travel between parts of the park.


Port Discovery

Port of Discovery

The Port of Discovery is a marina for the future. It houses the most modern and extreme attractions of the park.

Visit the Sea Walk and explore sea life with Dory and Nemo , ride an electric train , or ride a self-driving boat between the rocks, fountains and whirlpools of Aquatopia .

American Shore

20th century American , found in New York, New England, and Cape Cod.

In this port you can ride an elevated electric train , visit stylized American restaurants and shops , visit the theater , and board the S.S. Columbia , which houses a restaurant and recreation areas. cars for tourists drive around the city . The bravest can look into the Tower of Terror , and for Toy Story there is a whole room with games and entertainment.

What interesting things can you see at DisneySea?

A cozy sea harbor, made in a medieval style, happily welcomes its guests. DisneySea is reminiscent of a quiet Italian town. Fairy-tale gondolas transport visitors to beautiful Venice. The air around is filled with magic and celebration.

Mysterious Island

The first point of the wonderful land of Disney Sea is Mysterious Island. The island is designed in the original Victorian style. A huge volcano rises in the very heart of the island. Looking at this magnificent model, visitors are smoothly transported to the era of Captain Grand. And not far from the volcano, on numerous attractions, visitors can go on an amazing journey to the very center of the Earth. Fans of underwater trips are invited to dive under the water on Captain Nemo's boat.

Little Mermaid Lagoon

This place is based on the Disney cartoon "The Little Mermaid". Here you can see the beautiful Ariel and her many friends. Colorful fish, huge crabs, scary sharks and numerous snails swim around. This place, like a magnet, attracts the youngest visitors to Disney Sea.

Arabian coast

Stepping onto the Arabian shore, visitors find themselves in the magical world of Scheherazade and Aladdin. The fabulous world of the east is represented by numerous decorations and attractions. Upon entering, a huge genie puts on a big magic show for visitors. Extreme lovers will have an unforgettable journey with the brave sailor Sinbad.

Lost River Delta

On a small fairy-tale ferry, visitors enter the exotic world of the jungle. Here you can wander through Aztec ruins, explore the ruins of ancient temples, or ride the Angry Spirits attraction.

Mediterranean port

This place transports visitors to medieval Italy. The Venetian hotel stands proudly in the heart of the port. Numerous gondolas plying along the mirror-like surface of the water are reminiscent of romantic Venice. The impregnable fortress, made in the style of the Middle Ages, and the formidable galleon delight and surprise Disney Sea guests. In the evening, visitors will be able to enjoy a half-hour laser show.

Discovery Port

Extreme rides made with the latest technology await their guests at Port Discovery. Thrill-seekers are invited to take a ride on the Storm Plane. During the flight, visitors find themselves in a real sea storm. All special effects are close to reality.

American port

The next destination of the journey is the American port. You can get to it by a small train, boarding it at Port Discovery. Here guests can take an exciting sea voyage on the Aquatoria attraction. Along the way, you can stumble upon sharp rocks, admire numerous fountains and see huge whirlpool funnels. Here visitors are given the opportunity to appreciate the strength and power of the huge American ship Columbia. A variety of magic shows are held on board, attracting both children and adults.

Between activities, guests have the opportunity to visit a café or snack bar. Have a tasty sandwich or drink a glass of fruit juice.

Cafes and restaurants in the park

There are a huge number of food places in the park. Mostly it's fast food , but there are also restaurants . In Medieval Harbor you can eat pizza at the pizzeria Ristorante di Canaletto, on the American Coast you can buy a hot dog at Delancey Catering, and on the Mysterious Island there is Vulcania Restaurant. But for those who don't want to spend money in the park, you are allowed to leave to eat and return if your ticket time has not expired. also not prohibited your own food .

DisneySea Park

  • Address:
    1-13 Maihama, Urayasu-shi, Chiba-ken 279-0031, Japan
  • Telephone:
    0570-008-632
  • Website:
    tokyodisneyresort.co.jp
  • Opening date:
    September 2001
  • Area:
    71.4 hectares
  • Opening hours:
    daily 8:30-22:00

When traveling around Japan, be sure to make time to visit DisneySea. This amazing amusement park will appeal to both adults and children.

What awaits tourists in the park?

DisneySea is located in the city of Urayasu, near the capital of Japan, Tokyo. Entertaining Disneyland and was originally aimed at adults. The park opened in September 2001, and DisneySea is currently one of the most visited places in the world.

The park covers an area of ​​71.4 hectares. The budget spent on its construction is 335 billion yen. Thematically, DisneySea is divided into 7 zones:

  1. Mediterranean Harbor (“medieval harbor”)
    - the area is decorated in the style of an Italian port. Here you can ride gondolas and watch water shows.
  2. Mystery Island (“mysterious island”)
    is a section of the Disney Sea park, designed based on the novel by J. Verne. The zone is located near a stylized volcano. You can explore the underwater world of the island using the Captain Nemo submarine, and you can explore the center of the earth on a special scientific vessel.
  3. Mermaid Lagoon
    is a fantastic place for fans of the cartoon characters about the mermaid Ariel. This place will especially appeal to the youngest visitors to the park.
  4. Arabian Coast (“Arabian coast”)
    - the world of the fairy-tale genie, Aladdin and other characters of the 1001 Arabian nights comes to life in a breathtaking 3D show.
  5. Lost River Delta
    – the ruins of ancient pyramids and adventures on Indiana Jones-themed rides will appeal to thrill-seekers.
  6. Port Discovery (“port of discovery”)
    – the “Storm Plane” attraction recreates the real sensations of flying an aircraft in conditions of a severe storm.
  7. American Waterfront
    - a journey through time. This area of ​​the park is decorated in the style of America at the beginning of the 20th century. Cowboys, numerous shops, restaurants. Playgrounds and a railway recreate the atmosphere of America of the last century. The bravest guests can test their mettle at the Tower of Terror attraction.


How to get there and when to visit?
Finding DisneySea in Japan is very easy - just walk for 10 minutes from JR Maihama Station.

You can visit the park from 10:00 to 22:00. The entrance ticket costs 6.4 thousand yen or approximately $50.

There are souvenir shops and cafes on the territory of the Disney Sea park, but prices here are higher than outside. You can leave the park, only at the exit you need to ask the administrator to give you a special mark (stamp), which gives you the right to return to the park again without paying a cent. Be prepared to stand in long lines for tickets - there are more and more people wanting to visit DisneySea in Tokyo every year.

Opening hours and ticket prices

Tokyo Disneyland is open from 8:00 to 20:00 . On some days the schedule may vary slightly. Check this information on the official website of the park.

Ticket prices vary depending on the time you plan to spend there. One day ticket costs:

Children (4-11) – 4800 yen Teenagers (12-17) – 6400 yen Adults (18-64) – 7400 yen Seniors (65+) – 6700 yen

The park also sells day and evening tickets, passes for several days and for the whole year.

In addition to admission tickets, the park has a FastPass system . FastPass tickets allow you to quickly enter attractions without having to wait in line. The machines for obtaining these passes are located next to the attraction you are about to enter. You need to go to the machine, insert the entrance ticket, which you receive back along with the FastPass with the validity period indicated on it.

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