Seibu-en

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Seibu-en
西武園ゆうえんち
Previously known as 東村山文化園
Seibuen uuenchi logo.png
Seibuen Yuenchi Entrance 2021.jpg
Entrance gate of Seibu-en
Location2964 Yamaguchi, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates 35°46′5.9″N139°26′31.9″E / 35.768306°N 139.442194°E / 35.768306; 139.442194
StatusOperating
OpenedJanuary 25, 1950 (1950-01-25)
Owner Seibu Railway
Operating seasonYear-round
Area210,000 m2 (2,300,000 sq ft)
Attractions
Total22 (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]

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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]
NameImageTypeFeaturesFeeNotes
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 BattleFlight motion simulatorCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg100 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 CenturyFlight motion simulatorCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg100 cm height restriction, rotates showings with Godzilla: The Ride
大観覧車Ferris Wheel 53AC1243 (32454958562).jpg Ferris wheel Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥600Reaches a height of 62 m (203 ft).
ジャイロタワーGyro Tower 53AB3339 (31034194233).jpg Rotating observation tower Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥500Reaches a height of 80 m (260 ft).
メリーゴーランドMerry-go-round Carousel Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥400
バイキングViking Pirate ship Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥500
オクトパスOctopus Carousel Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥400
ウェーブスウィンガーWave Swinger Swing ride Check-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥400
マジックミラーメイズMagic Mirror Maze House of mirrors Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥400
クラシックカーClassic CarGuided trackDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥600
戦え!大作戦アトラ

ミライセンシ

Fight! Daisakusen AtramiTreasure huntCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgImmersive video game experience
占え ふたりのアトラFortune-telling Two AtlasCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥600
探せ!伝説のアトラSearch! Legendary AtlaTreasure huntCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥300 to ¥500Cost depends on difficulty of challenge.
ぴょんぴょんトランポリンPyon Pyon Trampoline Trampoline Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥300
TAF ZONE Airsoft fieldDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg¥1,300Outside the amusement park, requires separate admittance & reservations recommended.
スケートひろばSkate open space Ice rink Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg¥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 Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg¥600Inflatable play structures with forest creatures themes.
レオとライヤの夕日列車Leo and Laiya's Sunset train 5D3I1880 (9996387694).jpg Miniature train Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg¥400Formerly 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 Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg¥400Formerly 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 5D3I1715 (9996426934).jpg Teacup ride Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg¥400Formerly 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 5D3I1696 (9996430854).jpg Ferris wheel Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg¥300Maximum 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 5D3I1886 (9996378445).jpg Aerial carousel Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg¥300Flying 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 5D3I1877 (9996389054).jpg Miniature train Dark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg¥200Removed during the 2021 Leoland retheme.
バッテリーカーBattery Car Bumper car Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg¥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]

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