Seibu-en

Seibu-en
西武園ゆうえんち

Previously known as 東村山文化園
Entrance gate of Seibu-en
Location	2964 Yamaguchi, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates	35°46′5.9″N 139°26′31.9″E
Status	Operating
Opened	January 25, 1950 (1950-01-25)
Owner	Seibu Railway
Operating season	Year-round
Area	210,000 m^2 (2,300,000 sq ft)
Attractions
Total	22 (as of 2019)[1]
Website	Official 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 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] An Ultraman attraction opened for the 2023 season, which shared the Yuhikan Theater with the Godzilla attraction.[3]

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.[4]

In the evening, portions of the park are illuminated.[5]

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							100 cm height restriction, rotates showings with Ultraman: The Ride
ウルトラマン・ザ・ライド　世紀の大決闘	Ultraman the Ride: The Great Duel of the Century		Flight motion simulator							100 cm height restriction, rotates showings with Godzilla: The Ride
大観覧車	Ferris Wheel		Ferris wheel						¥600	Reaches a height of 62 m (203 ft).
ジャイロタワー	Gyro Tower		Rotating observation tower						¥500	Reaches a height of 80 m (260 ft).
メリーゴーランド	Merry-go-round		Carousel						¥400
バイキング	Viking		Pirate ship						¥500
オクトパス	Octopus		Carousel						¥400
ウェーブスウィンガー	Wave Swinger		Swing ride						¥400
マジックミラーメイズ	Magic Mirror Maze		House of mirrors						¥400
クラシックカー	Classic Car		Guided track						¥600
戦え！大作戦アトラ ミライセンシ	Fight! Daisakusen Atrami		Treasure hunt						—	Immersive video game experience
占え　ふたりのアトラ	Fortune-telling Two Atlas								¥600
探せ！伝説のアトラ	Search! Legendary Atla		Treasure hunt						¥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						¥300
TAF ZONE			Airsoft field						¥1,300	Outside the amusement park, requires separate admittance & reservations recommended.
スケートひろば	Skate open space		Ice rink						¥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						¥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		Miniature train						¥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						¥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		Teacup ride						¥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		Ferris wheel						¥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		Aerial carousel						¥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		Miniature train						¥200	Removed during the 2021 Leoland retheme.
バッテリーカー	Battery Car		Bumper car						¥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,[6] 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.[4]

References

1. "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. http://tsuburaya-prod.com/news/5935
4. "Ticket". Seibu Leisure. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
5. Atre, Shreyas (March 20, 2018). "A Visit to Seibu Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama". Chokotabi Saitama. Prefecture of Saitama. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
6. "Let's go! Leoland | Seibuen Amusement Park". Seibu Leisure. Retrieved 19 May 2021.

External links

• Media related to Seibuen Amusement Park at Wikimedia Commons
• "Seibuen Amusement Park". The Tokyo Chapter (blog). November 14, 2018.