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Seibu-en

Coordinates: 35°46′5.9″N 139°26′31.9″E / 35.768306°N 139.442194°E / 35.768306; 139.442194
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Seibu-en
西武園ゆうえんち
Previously known as 東村山文化園
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; 139.442194
StatusOperating
OpenedJanuary 25, 1950 (1950-01-25)
OwnerSeibu Railway
Operating seasonYear-round
Area210,000 m2 (2,300,000 sq ft)
Attractions
Total22 (as of 2019)[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

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 Seibu-Yūenchi Station, which is also owned and operated by the Seibu Railway.

History

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.[2]

In the evening, portions of the park are illuminated.[3]

Attractions at Seibu-en[1]
Name Image Type Features Fee Notes
Rain[a] Kids[b] Night[c] 1D Free[d] Fairy[e]
大観覧車 Ferris Wheel 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 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.
ハローキティトレイン Hello Kitty Train Miniature train No Yes Yes Yes Yes ¥400
エンジェルコースター Angel Coaster Roller coaster Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ¥400
ストロベリーカフェ Strawberry Cafe Teacup ride Yes Yes No Yes Yes ¥400
ポップンスマイル Popsmile Ferris wheel Yes Yes No Yes Yes ¥300 Maximum height 6 metres (20 ft).
スカイファン Sky Fan Aerial carousel Yes Yes No Yes Yes ¥300 Flying elephant
キャラクター鉄道 Character Railway Miniature train No Yes No Yes Yes ¥200
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 Märchen (Fairy Tale) Town (メルヘンタウン, Meruhentaun). Fairy Tale Town requires another free-ride ticket at additional cost.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Attractions". Seibu Leisure. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Ticket". Seibu Leisure. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  3. ^ Atre, Shreyas (March 20, 2018). "A Visit to Seibu Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama". Chokotabi Saitama. Prefecture of Saitama. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
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