Seibu Enyu Park

Seibuen Amusement Park is a long-established large-scale amusement park in the lush Sayama Hills of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, and has been beloved by many across generations since opening in 1950. In 2021, it underwent a major renovation costing approximately 10 billion yen and was reborn with the theme of “a world wrapped in heartwarming happiness.” The park is divided into four areas: Yuhino-Oka Shopping Street, Yuhikan, Let’s Go! Leo Land, and the Attraction Area, each meticulously recreating the streetscapes and human warmth of the Showa era.

In the lively Yuhino-Oka Shopping Street, which evokes the 1950s, visitors can enjoy nostalgic amusements such as target shooting and challenge ball, along with shopping-street gourmet foods like grilled squid, ponn-gashi (puffed rice sweets), and croquettes. Live performances recreating scenes from the Showa period, such as picture-story shows, singing performances, and hard-sell street sales, are held throughout the area, offering an immersive experience that feels like stepping back in time.

In the adjacent Yuhikan, the popular highlight is Godzilla the Ride: Great Monster Decisive Battle, the world’s first permanent ride attraction of its kind. Combining a giant screen with seat motion, this powerful cinematic experience plunges visitors into the midst of a monster battle. Depending on the day, Ultraman the Ride is also shown, delighting everyone from tokusatsu fans to families.

Let’s Go! Leo Land is a family-friendly area themed around Osamu Tezuka’s masterpieces Jungle Emperor and Astro Boy. With attractions such as Atom’s Moon Journey and Leo and Lyra’s Sunset Train, it is packed with experiences that parents and children can enjoy together, sparking children’s sense of adventure. In addition, classic rides long cherished by visitors, including the Fujimi Observation Tower, Octopus Adventure, Viking, and Merry-Go-Round, are still going strong. From the Fujimi Observation Tower, which stands about 80 meters above ground, visitors can see Mount Fuji and even the Tokyo Skytree on clear days.

Inside the park, guests can shop and dine using the banknote-style private currency known as Seibuen Currency, creating a unique world where nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere and new experiences blend together. A large pool operating only in summer, as well as seasonal events and illuminations throughout the year, ensure that each visit offers a different charm.

With convenient access about 40 minutes by train from central Tokyo, Seibuen Amusement Park continues to be cherished by many visitors as an amusement park where the warmth of the Showa era and modern entertainment come together in a “heartwarming happiness” experience.