Yomiuriland Park
Amusement park with rides, seasonal illuminations, pools
A family amusement park in western Kanagawa with roller coasters, a Ferris wheel and seasonal attractions; people visit for rides, evening illumination events and a summer water park.
Yomiuriland at a Glance#
Address: Yomiuriland, 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi, Tokyo 206-8725, Japan (park spans border with Kanagawa)
Website: https://www.yomiuriland.com/
Hours: Typically 10:00am-6:00pm (extended hours during peak seasons and illuminations)
Admission: Admission varies by attraction and season (day tickets and multi-ride passes available); check park website for current pricing
About Yomiuriland#
Yomiuriland is a large urban amusement park on the outskirts of the Tokyo/Kanagawa area that offers roller coasters, family rides and seasonal attractions. It has run as a commercial theme park serving Tokyo-area leisure markets for several decades.
The park is notable for its summer water-park facilities (branded Pool WAI) and a major winter illumination show known as Jewellumination, which attracts evening visitors during the colder months. Rides and family attractions operate on seasonal schedules and the park is reachable by local rail and shuttle connections.
Yomiuriland is located on the border region between Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture, accessible from central Tokyo by train and short connecting transit.
- Seasonal operations: The park runs seasonal attractions; roller coasters and the water park have separate operating seasons and ticketing, so check schedules before visiting.
What to See#
- Pool WAI: Pool WAI - A seasonal water-park complex that operates in summer months with pools and slides for family recreation.
- Jewellumination: Jewellumination - A large winter illumination event featuring LED light displays that runs seasonally and is a major visitor draw after dark.
How to Get to Yomiuriland#
Access via Keio-Yomiuriland Station (Keio Line) with a short cable-car or shuttle-bus transfer from the station. Alternatively, Yomiuriland-mae Station on the Odakyu line (plus shuttle) serves the park; check train route and shuttle schedules.
Tips for Visiting Yomiuriland#
- Buy tickets online to avoid queues on weekends, especially during illuminations and seasonal events.
- The Ferris wheel and roller coasters are best ridden early in the day to avoid queues; midweek visits are much quieter.
- If visiting for the famous winter illuminations, bring a coat - evenings can be chilly despite Tokyo's mild climate.
Best Time to Visit Yomiuriland#
Visit on weekdays for shorter lines; late autumn through winter offers the famed illuminations.
Weather & Climate near Yomiuriland#
Yomiuriland's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1511 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 0° - 9° | 2° | 44 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Good | 0° - 10° | 2° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 144 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| June | Good | 18° - 25° | 21° | 194 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 156 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 180 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 19° - 26° | 23° | 205 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 2° - 12° | 5° | 45 mm | some cloud | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
