Seibuen Amusement Park — Attraction in Tokorozawa

Newly renovated Seibuen amusement park is now post war, showa themed. They've added a small street full of very small vendors. The price is steep at ¥4,400 per adult. Not only that, everything in the park is monopoly money ONLY so you are forced to prepay to purchase food and souvenirs ahead of time. Once you enter, you realize there is a line for absolutely everything, even to enter the stores. Be aware there isn't much inside so be careful not to get too much monopoly money. You can buy more once inside, if you need it. We were stuck with 200 tokens at the end of the day, which isn't enough to buy anything, but is worth $2 in real life.

We waited almost two hours just to have a drink and sandwich in the cafe. I suggest eating before/after the park and only snack inside. You will have to wait in line for EVERYTHING.

The only ride worth lining up for is the Godzilla ride, but is the park worth the price? Absolutely not. The many retro museums throughout Tokyo city is so much better that this place is just a huge cash grab scam.

Not to mention, they are intolerant of tattoos. Good thing it was fall and I had mine covered. If it were up to me, I would never give any more money to this company ever again. What a shame because I use to come here monthly when...

I visited Seibuen in late July on a Thursday with a group of friends. After reading some other reviews I was a little worried, but we had an amazing time! The staff were so nice and made us feel welcome by speaking to us in English or simple Japanese. Some tips:

1. Go on a weekday if possible. We didn't have to wait for any of the rides or water slides, it was great.
2. Make sure to attend the Boogie Woogie Festival at noon in the little town. The dancers/actors are phenomenal. You can find the show times under エンターテインメントショーon the website.
3. The pool area and park have different opening/closing times. These change often so it's best to check the website section 営業時間.
4. You will not be allowed in the park if you have a visible tattoo. One of our party had a small tattoo so they simply hid it with clothing. You can even wear a shirt in the pool.
5. The park area forces you to use their 'monopoly money'. But you can use regular yen at some vending machines and in the pool area where there are food trucks.
6. In the pool area there is almost no shade so it is best to bring a tent. You should also bring your own floaties for the pool/lazy river. You can buy some at the park but it's very expensive. There are beach-style showers and...

If you are a Godzilla enthusiast, the Seibuen Amusement park is a must-visit destination. Although it is situated a bit far from the city center, the travel time is well worth it. Surprisingly, not many tourists seem to know about this park. I visited on a weekday and encountered only local visitors.

The Ultraman and Godzilla rides are of exceptionally high quality, particularly the Godzilla ride, which is a must-experience attraction. The quality is comparable to or even surpasses that of rides found in USJ or Disney. Due to the lack of crowds, I practically didn't have to wait in long lines like in other theme parks.

The park itself exudes a vintage Japanese atmosphere reminiscent of the 50s 60s, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a retro ambiance. All the staff members are incredibly friendly and helpful, and despite my limited Japanese language skills, they were more than willing to assist me.

However, I would advise against spending money on the specialty Godzilla food, as its quality is rather mediocre. Instead, I recommend saving your money and opting for street food from the nearby business district. I personally enjoyed the deep-fried beef and potato korokke, which were...