Amusement Parks in Tokyo and Yokohama

Disneyland or DisneySea? One park per day

Tokyo Disneyland is the classic castle park: gentle rides, parades and character meetings, and the easy choice with young children. Tokyo DisneySea exists only in Japan. It's built around a harbor and a volcano, with more thrill rides, more atmosphere for grown-ups and alcohol in its restaurants. If you have one day and no small children, DisneySea is the usual pick.

Fantasy Springs, DisneySea's newest area, opened in 2024 with worlds from Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan. You no longer need a special pass to get in: it's open to every DisneySea guest, and the rides use normal standby lines. Disney Premier Access, the paid skip-the-line option, is sold for three of its four attractions, and Frozen Journey is usually the first to sell out.

Tokyo Disney tickets and the app Book before you fly

Every ticket is for a specific date and park, and the price follows expected demand. From 1 October 2026, an adult 1-Day Passport runs from 8,900 yen on quiet days to 12,400 yen on the busiest. Popular dates, especially weekends and school holidays, can sell out, so buy on the official site or app well ahead.

Install the Tokyo Disney Resort app before you arrive. It holds your ticket, shows wait times, sells Disney Premier Access for individual rides and takes mobile food orders. On busy days, the paid passes for the most popular rides are gone within the first few hours, so open the app the moment you're through the gate.

Haneda to Tokyo Disney Resort Take the bus

Airport limousine buses run from all three Haneda terminals to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea and the resort hotels. Adults pay 1,300 yen and children 650 yen, and the journey time depends on traffic. From Anamori-inari, ride two stops to Haneda Airport Terminal 3 and board there. Buy tickets online or at the terminal machines, and leave extra time on the way back for evening traffic.

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (横浜・八景島シーパラダイス) A full family day

An island park on Tokyo Bay that pairs four aquarium areas with outdoor rides, including a roller coaster along the seafront. Walking onto the island is free; you pay for the aquariums, the rides, or a One Day Pass that covers both. The aquariums make it a safe bet when the forecast is uncertain, though the outdoor rides can stop in strong wind.

It's on your own railway: take the Keikyu line to Kanazawa-hakkei and change to the driverless Kanazawa Seaside Line for Hakkeijima Station. Check whether your train needs a change on the way, and check prices on the official site, since ticket types change.

Yokohama Cosmo World (よこはまコスモワールド) An evening, not a day

Cosmo World in Minato Mirai has free entry and charges by the ride, so you can stay 20 minutes or three hours. The draw is its giant Ferris wheel, Cosmo Clock 21: 1,000 yen a ride, and at dusk the whole harbor lights up below you. It's closed on Thursdays, and ride tickets are sold for cash.

Treat it as part of an evening with dinner in Chinatown or Noge rather than a theme-park day. The Yokohama Eating Guide has places to eat nearby.

Hanayashiki (浅草花やしき) Two hours with Senso-ji

Hanayashiki opened in 1853 as a flower garden and is considered Japan's oldest amusement park. It's small and cheerfully old-fashioned, wedged into the streets of Asakusa, with a 1950s roller coaster that rattles past the neighbors' rooftops. Young children love it, and so does anyone with a soft spot for retro Japan. Pair it with Senso-ji, a short walk away, and see it as part of an Asakusa day rather than a destination on its own.

Asakusa is on the Toei Asakusa Line, which connects with the Keikyu line; some trains run straight through. Hanayashiki closes on occasional maintenance days, so check before you go.

Yomiuriland (よみうりランド) Thrill rides, fewer crowds

Spread over a hill on the border of Inagi in Tokyo and Kawasaki, Yomiuriland is a big outdoor park with serious roller coasters, water rides in summer and a manufacturing-themed area where children build things and then ride them. In the colder months its large illumination show draws evening crowds. A One-Day Pass costs 5,900 yen for adults at the gate and a little less online. From Keio Yomiuri-land Station, the Sky Shuttle gondola carries you up to the entrance.

Tokyo Joypolis (東京ジョイポリス) Odaiba, half a day

A multi-floor indoor park in Odaiba's Decks Tokyo Beach mall, with simulator rides, an indoor coaster and game attractions. Entry is 1,700 yen for adults, or 6,000 yen for an all-day passport with unlimited rides; an evening passport costs less. Teenagers and gamers get the most out of it. Odaiba is a long trip from Haneda (about 40–60 minutes), so combine it with the rest of Odaiba rather than a second park.

Sanrio Puroland (サンリオピューロランド) Tama, a full day

Hello Kitty's home: an entirely indoor park of shows, character greetings and gentle rides, about five minutes' walk from Tama Center Station. Tickets are sold by date, from 3,900 to 6,900 yen for adults depending on the day, and weekdays are much cheaper. It's a long trip across the city from Haneda, but completely weatherproof.

Harry Potter studio tour Book well ahead

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter isn't a ride park. It's an indoor walk through the sets, costumes and props, built on the site of the old Toshimaen amusement park. From July 2026, adult tickets cost 6,600 to 7,300 yen, and you must book a date and entry time in advance. Allow at least three to four hours inside.