Seibu-en

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Seibu-en
西武園ゆうえんち
Seibuen uuenchi logo.png
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Entrance gate of Seibu-en
Location2964 Yamaguchi, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates35°46′5.9″N 139°26′31.9″E / 35.768306°N 139.442194°E / 35.768306; 139.442194Coordinates: 35°46′5.9″N 139°26′31.9″E / 35.768306°N 139.442194°E / 35.768306; 139.442194
OwnerSeibu Railway
OpenedJanuary 25, 1950 (1950-01-25)
Previous names東村山文化園
Operating seasonYear-round
Area210,000 m2 (2,300,000 sq ft)
Attractions
Total22 (as of 2019)[1]
WebsiteOfficial website
StatusOperating

Seibu-en (西武園ゆうえんち, Seibuen Yuenchi) is an amusement park located near Tokyo in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. It is just outside the Seibuen-yūenchi Station, which is also owned and operated by the Seibu Railway. The park underwent a significant expansion and redesign for the 2021 season, focused around a Showa-era themed marketplace, a Godzilla motion simulator attraction, and a children's area based on the work of Osamu Tezuka.[2]

Seibu-en Yuenchi by day and night, aerial view from Gyro Tower. The 62m Ferris wheel is on the right hand side, and the merry-go-round is on the left. Märchen Town is the brick area in the center, and the Seibu-en Velodrome is in the background.

Attractions[]

Certain attractions are closed during rainy weather.[1] The park charges a separate admittance fee for each attraction. However, a one-day free ticket is available, which includes admission and unlimited rides on most attractions.[3]

In the evening, portions of the park are illuminated.[4]

Attractions at Seibu-en[1]
Name Image Type Features Fee Notes
Rain[a] Kids[b] Night[c] 1D Free[d] Leoland/Fairy[e]
ゴジラ・ザ・ライド 大怪獣頂上決戦 Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle Flight motion simulator Yes No Yes Yes No 100cm height restriction
大観覧車 Ferris Wheel 53AC1243 (32454958562).jpg Ferris wheel Yes Yes Yes Yes No ¥600 Reaches a height of 62 m (203 ft).
ジャイロタワー Gyro Tower 53AB3339 (31034194233).jpg Rotating observation tower Yes Yes Yes Yes No ¥500 Reaches a height of 80 m (260 ft).
メリーゴーランド Merry-go-round Carousel Yes Yes Yes Yes No ¥400
バイキング Viking Pirate ship No No Yes Yes No ¥500
オクトパス Octopus Carousel Yes Yes Yes Yes No ¥400
ウェーブスウィンガー Wave Swinger Swing ride Yes No No Yes No ¥400
マジックミラーメイズ Magic Mirror Maze House of mirrors Yes Yes No Yes No ¥400
クラシックカー Classic Car Guided track No Yes No Yes No ¥600
戦え！大作戦アトラ

ミライセンシ

Fight! Daisakusen Atrami Treasure hunt Yes No No Yes No — Immersive video game experience
占え　ふたりのアトラ Fortune-telling Two Atlas Yes Yes Yes Yes No ¥600
探せ！伝説のアトラ Search! Legendary Atla Treasure hunt Yes Yes Yes Yes No ¥300 to ¥500 Cost depends on difficulty of challenge.
ぴょんぴょんトランポリン Pyon Pyon Trampoline Trampoline No Yes No Yes No ¥300
TAF ZONE Airsoft field No No No No No ¥1,300 Outside the amusement park, requires separate admittance & reservations recommended.
スケートひろば Skate open space Ice rink Yes Yes No No No ¥800 (child)
¥1,000 (adult) 		Fee includes skate rental and 60 minute skating session. ¥100 discount applied if patron holds a free pass.
森のふわふわランド Balloon Land Playground No Yes No Yes No ¥600 Inflatable play structures with forest creatures themes.
レオとライヤの夕日列車 Leo and Laiya's Sunset train 5D3I1880 (9996387694).jpg Miniature train No Yes Yes Yes Yes ¥400 Formerly Hello Kitty Train (ハローキティトレイン). Rethemed to Jungle Emperor Leo in 2021.
アトムの月面旅行 Astro Boy's Moon Trip Roller coaster Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ¥400 Formerly Angel Coaster (エンジェルコースター), themed to Hello Kitty. Rethemed to Astro Boy in 2021.
レオとライヤのジャングルダンスパーティー Leo and Laiya's Jungle Dance Party 5D3I1715 (9996426934).jpg Teacup ride Yes Yes No Yes Yes ¥400 Formerly Strawberry Cafe (ストロベリーカフェ), themed to Hello Kitty. Rethemed to Jungle Emperor Leo in 2021.
ポップンスマイル Popsmile 5D3I1696 (9996430854).jpg Ferris wheel Yes Yes No Yes Yes ¥300 Maximum height 6 metres (20 ft). Removed during the 2021 Leoland retheme.
飛べ！ジャングルの勇者レオ Fly! Jungle Hero Leo 5D3I1886 (9996378445).jpg Aerial carousel Yes Yes No Yes Yes ¥300 Flying elephant. Formerly named Sky Fan (スカイファン) and themed around Hello Kitty. Rethemed to Jungle Emperor in 2021.
キャラクター鉄道 Character Railway 5D3I1877 (9996389054).jpg Miniature train No Yes No Yes Yes ¥200 Removed during the 2021 Leoland retheme.
バッテリーカー Battery Car Bumper car No No No No Yes ¥200
Notes
  1. ^ This attraction is available to ride during rainy weather.
  2. ^ This attraction is designed for children.
  3. ^ This attraction is available to ride during the night-time illumination.
  4. ^ This attraction waives the ride fee with purchase of the one-day free ticket.
  5. ^ This attraction is in Let's Go Leoland,[5] formerly named Märchen (Fairy Tale) Town (メルヘンタウン, Meruhentaun) and themed around Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters. Fairy Tale Town required another free-ride ticket at additional cost.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Attractions". Seibu Leisure. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Japanese Amusement Park Reopens With New Godzilla and Osamu Tezuka Attractions". SciFiJapan. May 4, 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Ticket". Seibu Leisure. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. ^ Atre, Shreyas (March 20, 2018). "A Visit to Seibu Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama". Chokotabi Saitama. Prefecture of Saitama. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Let's go! Leoland | Seibuen Amusement Park". Seibu Leisure. Retrieved 19 May 2021.

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