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Tama
Amusement Parks & Theme parks
Yomiuriland
4.58 40The representative amusement park of Tokyo that is roughly 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station and can be enjoyed by children and adults throughout the year.
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Complete Guide to Yomiuriland: All the Basics, Highlights, and Ways to Enjoy Your Visit
Yomiuriland is one of Tokyo’s leading amusement parks. In addition to a wide range of rides, the park offers special seasonal events and hands-on workshops, giving it a unique appeal that can only be experienced here. This article introduces the kinds of experiences you can have and how to enjoy Yomiuriland, along with essential information such as how to get there and ticket prices. It also provides a comprehensive overview of helpful information, including recommended attractions and restaurants, so be sure to read through to the end.
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You can enjoy both day and night! What are the highlights of Yomiuriland, one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo?
Yomiuriland, a historic amusement park representing Tokyo, is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot with cherry trees in full bloom. During the cherry blossom season, the park is filled with approximately 1,000 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino, yamazakura (wild cherry), and shidare-zakura (weeping cherry). From March 27 to April 6, 2025, the park will host the "Night Cherry Blossom Jewellumination," an event where visitors can see gorgeous nighttime cherry blossoms.
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【2024-2025】Your Guide to Enjoying the Yomiuriland Jewellumination
From winter to spring, Yomiuriland hosts its annual Jewellumination, an event that transforms the entire amusement park into a glittering dreamlike space. As the largest illumination event in the Kanto region, Jewellumination offers a unique experience where you can enjoy stunning illuminations while riding attractions.
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Nagano
Tourist Attractions
Jigokudani Monkey Park
4.55 11A spot where you can closely observe the natural behavior of wild Japanese macaques.
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29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes
Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.
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A Free Travel to Nagano in Winter to See Wild Japanese Macaques Loving Bathing in Hot Springs and Living in Jigokudani Monkey Park!
An around 90-minute train ride on the Nagano Shinkansen (now a part of the Hokuriku Shinkansen) can take us from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station, where we can take another train by the Nagano Electric Railway to get to Yudanaka Station. The station is close to the entrance of Jigokudani (hell valley), which is a paradise on earth for Japanese Macaques loving bathing in onsens (Japanese hot springs). Tourists from Europe and America have given the macaque inhabiting this area an affectionate nickname “snow monkey”.
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