Asakusa Hanayashiki Map and Brochure (2020 – 2023)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Years Active: 1853 – Active
Asakusa Hanayashiki is a glorious mess. Forget Disneyland – this is Japan’s oldest amusement park, a relic from 1853. Expect a chaotic jumble of vintage charm and surprisingly modern thrills. Old-school carousels stand beside rickety roller coasters, games haven’t been updated in decades, and street performers add to the organized confusion.
If you’re brave, try the infamous “Bee Tower” – a terrifying freefall ride straight from the past. This park is small, perfect if you hate mega-park crowds. Plus, it’s cheaper! Hanayashiki really shines at night – the lanterns transform the atmosphere.
Hanayashiki is weird and wonderful. It’s NOT for everyone. Some rides are showing their age, and the whole place has a delightfully unpolished feel. But if you’re tired of perfect, cookie-cutter theme parks, this place delivers a jolt of pure, unfiltered fun. Love it or hate it, Hanayashiki is an experience you won’t soon forget.
