Toshimaen has the best combined features of waterpark swimming, thrill rides/slides, and location!
When the blistering, humid days of summer hit Tokyo, Toshimaen is arguably must-visit stuff when other outdoor activities become borderline miserable during the hot summer day.
The water park is actually within the Toshimaen Amusement Park (in Nerima, cloes to Ikebukuro), so for those living/lodging in and around Tokyo, Toshimaen is likely the best located water park option during the summer.
Water slides at Toshimaen: The Big Thrill Leading to the Big Spill!
The best part of Toshimaen water park is the abundance of water slides. From flume/tunnel types that curve around, to straightaway speed slides, and even a slide you can ride down on an inflatable innertube, there's lots of variety of thrill to be had if that it what you're looking for.
There's also a wave pool (called the Surf Pool here), for simulated floating/swimming with a current of sorts. I haven't seen anyone with a surfboard here yet, but it's still a fun part of the water park to be at.
And, the lazy river: probably best experienced with a floater (available for rent) so that you can watch the scenery and the Toshimaen scene pass by as the river takes you for a relaxing water ride with everyone else.
Besides the slides and the Surf Pool, there are other water based attractions in the park that are worth a look. Pools, watery playgrounds, and waterfalls can make for some fun as well as nice photos.
On one occasion, there was a soap bubble party! It was a lot of fun, so indescribable that I can't even begin to find the words to do it justice, so...
The water park operates on a pre-paid wristband system; put as much money you think you'll be spending on the wristband and just use the wristband for food/drink/rentals while you're in the water park. Pretty handy (no pun intended) when you're just wearing swimwear and would have some challenges holding coins and/or keeping yen bills dry.
Toshimaen my favorite among all other water park experiences in and around the Tokyo summer. It's my preferred destination and highly recommend it to you as well. Splash down at Toshimaen water park, by all means!
Recommendations:
- Go with friend(s)! Though I haven't tried going alone, I imagine it would not be as fun as having someone else to chat with and share the thrills and spills of the day.
- Footwear at the water park: optional. Most of the walking surfaces are not too rough/hot, and most are wet from the water, but if you have sensitive feet that might be in pain at the slightest barefoot contact on hot surfaces... bring flip flops or sandals, etc, to use inside of the water park.
- "Must bring" stuff: towel, sunblock (if needed), and a bag/container to hold your wet swimwear in after the day/night fun.
Specifics:
Toshimaen Water Park
Duration: Late Jun to early September
Admission: Adults 4000 yen, Children taller than 110cm 3000 yen, Children shorter than 110cm 2000 yen
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