Yomiuriland, Tokyo

A long-running amusement park opened in 1964 on hills between Tokyo and Kawasaki: thrill coasters, a hands-on factory zone, Pokémon and winter lights.

Gardens, a fountain area and a roller coaster at Yomiuriland under a blue sky — Photo: くろふね (opens in a new tab), CC BY 3.0 (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons

Ferris wheel and light displays during the winter Jewellumination at Yomiuriland — Photo: Zengame (opens in a new tab), CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons

A hilltop amusement park straddling Tokyo and Kanagawa

Yomiuriland is an amusement park that opened in 1964. Its large grounds make use of the slopes of the Tama Hills (the band of hills stretching from western Tokyo into Kanagawa), with thrill rides, a Ferris wheel, a sea lion show and pools in summer.

Its address is in Inagi, Tokyo, but that is the head office of the operating company in front of the station. Most of the park sits on the hill to the south and actually lies in Tama Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. A new Ferris wheel, Sky-Go-LAND, was completed in 2024.

The Bandit coaster and the Goodjoba!! factory zone

The park's signature ride is Bandit, a big roller coaster that opened in 1988. Its top speed is 110km/h, and when it opened it was the fastest in the world. Seasonal versions run too: a summer one where you get splashed and a winter one with lights on the cars.

Goodjoba!!, opened in 2016, is an area where you learn about how things are made while riding the attractions. It is divided into four factories covering cars, food, fashion and health, and hands-on workshops run every day, such as making your own instant cup yakisoba (fried noodles).

The Pokémon area and the winter Jewellumination

On 5 February 2026 a Pokémon-themed area, PokéPark Kanto, opened inside the park. It has two zones: the Forest, where Pokémon live, and the Town, where Trainers gather. Its tickets are handled on a dedicated website separate from Yomiuriland's, so check the official site before you go.

In the evenings there is a period when the Jewellumination illuminations are on. Their hallmark is LEDs in jewel-like colours developed by the design office of lighting designer Ishii Motoko. The 2026-2027 season starts on 29 October 2026.

Getting there

Coming from the Shinjuku side, the easiest way is to get off at Keio-Yomiuri-Land Station on the Keio Line and ride the Sky Shuttle gondola up to the park on the hill. From up in the air you look down on cherry blossoms in spring and the illuminations in winter.

On the Odakyu Line, you can take a local bus from Yomiuri-Land-Mae or Shin-Yurigaoka stations to the Yomiuriland stop. Opening hours change through the year and some months have closing days on weekdays, so check the opening calendar on the official website before you set off.

Tips

The park has closing days on weekdays too (for example, in October 2026 some weeks have closing days on Wednesday and Thursday). Once you have picked a date, be sure to check the opening calendar.
From the Keio Line, the Sky Shuttle gondola is the handy way up. It sometimes stops for weather and other reasons, so check the gondola operating status on the official website as well.
On weekends and public holidays the car parks get very busy and you may be sent to a distant overflow car park. Train, gondola and bus are the less stressful option.
Next door are the hot-spring bath complex Hanakei no Yu and the garden HANA・BIYORI, so you can combine them with the amusement park for a full day out.

Sources

Updated 30 September 2026. Opening hours and prices change, so check the official site before you go.

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