Seibu-en

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] Currently, an Ultraman attraction is in development for the 2023 season.[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.
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
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

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]
NameImageTypeFeaturesFeeNotes
Rain[lower-alpha 1] Kids[lower-alpha 2] Night[lower-alpha 3] 1D Free[lower-alpha 4] Leoland/Fairy[lower-alpha 5]
ゴジラ・ザ・ライド 大怪獣頂上決戦 Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle Flight motion simulator YesNoYesYesNo 100 cm height restriction
大観覧車 Ferris Wheel Ferris wheel YesYesYesYesNo ¥600 Reaches a height of 62 m (203 ft).
ジャイロタワー Gyro Tower Rotating observation tower YesYesYesYesNo ¥500 Reaches a height of 80 m (260 ft).
メリーゴーランド Merry-go-round Carousel YesYesYesYesNo ¥400
バイキング Viking Pirate ship NoNoYesYesNo ¥500
オクトパス Octopus Carousel YesYesYesYesNo ¥400
ウェーブスウィンガー Wave Swinger Swing ride YesNoNoYesNo ¥400
マジックミラーメイズ Magic Mirror Maze House of mirrors YesYesNoYesNo ¥400
クラシックカー Classic Car Guided track NoYesNoYesNo ¥600
戦え！大作戦アトラ

ミライセンシ

 Fight! Daisakusen Atrami Treasure hunt YesNoNoYesNo — Immersive video game experience
占え　ふたりのアトラ Fortune-telling Two Atlas YesYesYesYesNo ¥600
探せ！伝説のアトラ Search! Legendary Atla Treasure hunt YesYesYesYesNo ¥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 NoYesNoYesNo ¥300
TAF ZONE Airsoft field NoNoNoNoNo ¥1,300 Outside the amusement park, requires separate admittance & reservations recommended.
スケートひろば Skate open space Ice rink YesYesNoNoNo ¥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 NoYesNoYesNo ¥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 NoYesYesYesYes ¥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 YesYesYesYesYes ¥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 YesYesNoYesYes ¥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 YesYesNoYesYes ¥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 YesYesNoYesYes ¥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 NoYesNoYesYes ¥200 Removed during the 2021 Leoland retheme.
バッテリーカー Battery Car Bumper car NoNoNoNoYes ¥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.
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