"Amusement park on a weekday night" is the ultimate adult experience
You may think that amusement parks are places you go to during the day on weekends, but in fact, weekday evening amusement parks are also great for adults. Enjoy an extraordinary experience amidst the everyday in Tokyo, where there are many unique amusement parks.
The warm lighting and gentle music of the merry-go-round at night soothes the weary soul. It's fun to discover the intricate decorations that you didn't notice as a child. Having a drink at an amusement park after work is also something special.
Now, let's walk around the amusement park a bit more before heading home. I guess it's okay to go home late today, after all. I'm an adult now.
Arakawa Amusement Park
This is the only amusement park run by a ward in Tokyo. It was renovated and reopened in 2022, and offers attractions such as a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, miniature trains, and coasters. There is also an animal plaza where you can interact with animals, and a Shitamachi Toden Mini Museum with a collection of Toden-related items. You can also enjoy illuminations on nighttime opening days (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, etc.) throughout the year.
Address: 6-35-11 Nishi-Oku, Arakawa-ku | Map
Rooftop Kamataen
It is one of the few rooftop amusement parks in Japan that has a Ferris wheel. The first Ferris wheel was installed in 1968, and the second, which appeared in 1989, continues to rotate today as the "Ferris Wheel of Happiness." It is usually open until 6:00 PM, but in the summer, a beer garden opens and you can enjoy the view of the illuminated Ferris wheel.
Address: Tokyu Plaza Kamata Rooftop, 7-69-1 Nishi-Kamata, Ota-ku | Map
Nanja Town
This indoor amusement park opened in 1996 and offers attractions with unique themes such as ninjas, public baths, and mosquito repellents. The area themed on a town from the 1950s is lined with shops selling gyoza and desserts. There's also a relaxing spot called "Nyanja Town" where you can interact with real cats.
Address: Sunshine City World Import Mart Building 2F, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku | Map
