Located in Inagi City, a suburb of Tokyo, Yomiuri Land is a classic amusement park that combines rides, nighttime light shows, and cherry blossom viewing in spring. The annual "Jewel Illumination Festival" held in autumn and winter attracts countless couples and families to take photos.
The park announced this summer that a brand new Pokémon-themed area, "PokéPark Kanto," will open in Spring 2026, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the world of Pokémon. Conveniently located and with a romantic atmosphere, it's charming both day and night.
Breaking News | PokéPark Kanto to open in Spring 2026
Yomiuriland is about to welcome a brand new highlight! The official announcement states that in collaboration with The Pokémon Company and the Yomiuri Shimbun, a new themed area, "PokéPark Kanto," will open in the park in spring 2026. This will be Japan's first permanent Pokémon-themed area, covering approximately 2.6 hectares, allowing visitors to experience the charm of Pokémon up close.
The park is divided into two main themed areas: "Pokémon Forest," where visitors can observe the ecology of over 600 Pokémon and take photos with them; and "Kayatsuri Town," featuring limited-edition merchandise, rides, and Pokémon parades. Tickets are expected to go on sale this fall; more details will be announced later. If you're planning a trip near Tokyo, consider adding this new Pokémon park to your list!
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Yomiuriland Winter Lighting 2025 Jewel Illumination | Tokyo's Most Dreamy Jewel-themed Night View
讀賣樂園於2025/10/23至2026/4/5舉辦第16屆「Jewel Illumination（ジュエルミネーション）2025」，展期長達149天，是東京冬季必看的大型燈飾活動之一。
Designed by world-renowned lighting artist Mikiko Ishii, this light installation features globally pioneering, simulated "jewel-colored" LEDs. Combined with the Tokyo skyline, it creates a dazzling visual effect unique to all of Japan. All the lights are powered by "green energy," making it both environmentally friendly and symbolically significant.
2025 Highlight Theme｜LIGHT is LOVE × LIGHT HOP⤴
This year's theme continues "LIGHT is LOVE," representing hope and warmth, symbolizing the love that light brings to people, nature, and the earth. The sub-theme is the more energetic "LIGHT HOP⤴," symbolizing taking a big step towards the next leap forward, with the overall lighting design being more vibrant and dynamic than ever before.
Four Must-Read Highlights for New Travelers (Yearly Summary)
- The "Jewelry Plaza" themed plaza debuts: At the main entrance, the "Sun Plaza" will feature a brand-new light zone themed around LIGHT HOP⤴ orange-toned light. Combined with elements of gold and diamond lighting, the atmosphere is bright and vibrant, making it a must-see highlight for visitors this year.
- Double-sided light sculpture "Jewelry Grand Objet": A newly added giant light sculpture art piece that presents different lighting effects from different angles. It is recommended that new players stop in the starting village to take photos and check in.
- A spectacular water show: the fountain is 60 meters wide, 15 meters high, and has 272 nozzles. It combines light, water, and music in a spectacular way, and is definitely worth setting aside time to see.
- Must-see Ferris wheel night view: When visiting Yomiuriland, you must take a ride on the Ferris wheel to see the night view, because from the top you can see Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower and the vast Tokyo night view at the same time. Below you is the entire Jewel Illumination sea of lights. Since it is very rare to see the night view of two major landmarks at the same time, it is the reason why many people come here specifically.
▲ The entire park is transformed into a stunning sea of lights.
Yomiuriland Introduction and Ticket Price Comparison | How to Buy the Most Cost-Effective Tickets?
Yomiuriland is one of Tokyo's leading large-scale amusement parks, boasting 43 rides and attractions, far exceeding the number of rides and attractions in typical regional parks (such as Taipei Children's Park, which has about 14). From preschoolers to thrill-seeking high school students, there's something for everyone, making it the perfect destination for a full day of fun with kids. (Buy tickets online ▶) klook|KKDay)
- For the ultimate thrill: the classic Bandit roller coaster, reaching speeds of up to 110 km/h and traversing a 1,560-meter-long track, suitable for ages 6 and up. The roller coaster's height is truly astonishing; high school and junior high students are guaranteed to have a blast!
- For toddlers and families: We recommend the "GoodJoba!!" area. The facilities combine factory themes such as cars, food, and fashion, allowing children to experience the manufacturing process through play. The facilities are relatively gentle and are very suitable for preschool to lower elementary school children.
- Hot food and drinks are sold in the park. Families with strollers are advised to bring them, as they can also be used for a nap in the evening to replenish energy.
One-day pass [Enter the park + unlimited rides on attractions]
- Preschool children (3~5 years old): 2,500 yen / 422 yuan (price on the itinerary website)
- Children (6~11 years old): 4,100 yen / 743 yuan
- Junior high school students (12~17 years old): 4,700 yen / 864 yuan
- Adult: 5,900 yen / 1,105 yuan
- Includes unlimited access to amusement park facilities and sea lion show
- Not included: High-altitude bungee jumping, Sky Shuttle aerial cable car, EV Grand Prix electric go-kart, giant sky river (Pool WAI tickets are applicable during the opening period of the water park)
starlight tickets
- Preschool children (3~5 years old): 1,500 yen / 241 yen
- Children (6~11 years old): 2,200 yen / 382 yuan
- Junior high school students (12~17 years old): 2,500 yen / 442 yuan
- Adult: 3,100 yen / 562 yuan
- Includes: Unlimited access to amusement park facilities and sea lion show
- Not included: High-altitude bungee jumping, Sky Shuttle aerial cable car, large Ferris wheel, EV Grand Prix electric go-kart, huge sky river (Pool WAI tickets are applicable during the opening period of the water park)
What are the fun rides at Yomiuri Land? | A beginner's guide
It is decorated with more than 600 million LED lights a year from water play in summer to autumn and winter, and extends to cherry blossom viewing in spring. 8% of the visitors are Japanese tourists. With parent-child travel and off-campus teaching, it has become a happy paradise for children! The park is divided into 7 major areas, and each area has more than 3 to 10 projects. If you want to play them all, it is better to get a one-day pass. The following is the information on the recreational facilities. You can also go to the official website for reference. The introduction is in Chinese, feel free to read it. (▶ Official website park map)
- Goodjoba!! Zone: My Car, Electric Kart Grand Prix, Car Factory, Spin Ride, Campus Notebook Challenge, Creative Picture Book, Knowledge Competition "Rolling Ball Game", Polygonal Eraser Train, Pencil Tower, Round and Round Compass, Splash U.F.O., U.F.O Collision, Spin Speed, My Knitting, Air Patrol, Save Meta Moon Spaceship, Go for It!
- Sun Plaza: Frog Jump, Slalom Ride, Carousel
- Lan Lan Zone: Rapid Spin GO! , Crazy lift/crazy free fall, bungee jumping (22 meters high altitude bounce), huge sky river (summer only), goddess scattering flowers
- Flag Street: Haunted House "Hyudoro", Hero Training Center "Mission 8", Miracle Dog House, Dog Speeding Wandit, Orbiting Starship, Sky Bike, Jurassic Car, Family Car, Go-Kart Single Race Track, Play Area& Gym, shooting "SHATEKI", let's fly tuna! dessert cup
- Family area: Big Ferris wheel, fire brigade water gun for little kids, Naughty Railway Oliver~Music Party~
- Bandit Zone: Bandit Coaster, Animal Rescue~The Attack of the Mecha-Spider~
- Water park area: 5 types of swimming pools and 3 types of waterslides
▲[Bandit District] Bandit Coaster
▲[Sun Plaza] Carousel
▲[Sun Plaza] Frog Jumping
▲ [Flag Street] Jurassic Cars
▲[Sun Plaza] Spin and ride
▲[Family Area] Little children fire brigade water gun
▲ [Family Area] Big Ferris Wheel
▲[Flag Street] Dessert Cup
▲[Family Zone] Naughty Railway Oliver~Music Party~
Yomiuri Paradise Winter Lighting | 2023 Unboxing Review of a Jewelry-Themed Lighting Extravaganza
Lighting designer Mikiko Ishii creates a dazzling spectacle of light and shadow, with her representative works including Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Kabuki-za Plaza in Ginza, and the Imperial Palace Outer Garden. She uses a theme of jewel colors, changing the theme color every year, creating a truly romantic and beautiful effect! This is a real-life unboxing of the 2023 Jewel Light Show, combined with the cherry blossoms in spring creating a nighttime cherry blossom avenue. If you're planning to visit Tokyo for cherry blossoms next year, be sure to come – I highly recommend it!
▲ The lantern is rented next door.
▲ There are cherry blossoms on both sides of this street!
▲ Remember to bring your camera, the scene is so beautiful!
▲Colored crystal door.
▲ The roller coaster is also decorated with lights.
▲ Spring nights are not as cold as expected, so have fun!
▲ [Lan Lan District] Hero Training Center "Mission 8"
▲[Lan Lan District] Dog Speeding Car
▲[Lan Lan District] Play area and gymnasium
▲[Lan Lan District] Miracle Dog House
▲ [Lan Lan Area] Orbiting Starship
▲[Lan Lan District] Shooting "SHATEKI"
▲ Colorful Crystal City
▲ If you bring small children, you can put a raincoat on the stroller to prevent wind, so older children don’t have to worry.
▲The channel of love
▲ The giant thing of love
▲ I hope to bring little hamburgers to play next year!
▲ Welcome jewelry door
▲ The view from the cable car.
Transportation | How to get to Yomiuri Land
There are two main railway routes to Yomiuriland: the Keio Line and the Odakyu Line. Most visitors choose the Keio Line because it offers a direct cable car ride to the park entrance, providing beautiful scenery and saving energy.
- By train: Take the Keio Line from Shinjuku Station.
- Transfer: At Chofu Station, transfer to the Keio Sagamihara Line (towards Hashimoto).
- Get off at "Keio Yomiuri Land Station".
- Cable car: After exiting the station, it is about a 1-3 minute walk to reach the "Sky Shuttle" cable car boarding area.
- Arrival: Take the cable car for about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the entrance of Yomiuri Land.
Sky Shuttle Information
- One-way ticket price: 300 yen
- Round-trip ticket price: 500 yen
- Advantages: Saves you from climbing hills and allows you to enjoy the scenery from above (cherry blossoms in spring, maple leaves in autumn, and lights in winter).
▲ This spring is what attracted me to this spring!
▲ Purchase cable car tickets.
▲ When I arrived in early April, the cherry blossoms had already faded. Below you can see YTer’s cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Yomiuriland Cherry Blossom Season | Selected Guided Videos and Cherry Blossom Highlights
Bonus content: Introduction and ticket information for HANA BIYORI Botanical Garden.
HANA BIYORI is Japan's first entertainment flower garden. It is jointly operated with Starbucks (STARBUCKS). It is located next to Yomiuri Land. The cherry blossoms bloom every spring. It is one of the most beautiful Starbucks branches. If you arrange a If you are here for a day trip, it is recommended to travel together to make the itinerary more diverse. In addition, HANA BIYORI provides small lantern rentals, which your children can carry to Yomiuri Land to play with and then return at the end. You can also enjoy indoor audio-visual performances. !
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Yomiuri Land・Yomiuri Land
- Address: 4015-1 Yanoguchi, Inagi City, Tokyo
- Phone: +81 44 9661111
- Business hours: 10:00～21:00
- Official website: https://www.yomiuriland.com/tw/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yomiuriland/
