6th April 2026: Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa Saitama

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Seibuen Amusement Park is a historic amusement park located in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture. It first opened in 1950 and has been cherished by many families for generations. 

In 2021, the park underwent a major renovation, and its distinctive atmosphere now centers on the “Sunset Hill Shopping Street,” which recreates Japan of the 1950s. The park features a nostalgic and warmly comforting world filled with charm. Visitors can enjoy performances that vividly recreate the streetscape and human connections of that era, and through shopping and dining, they can fully experience the atmosphere of the Showa period.

The park offers a wide variety of attractions, ranging from powerful and immersive experiences such as Godzilla the Ride to gentle rides that even young children can enjoy safely. More than simply an amusement park, Seibuen Amusement Park continues to attract many visitors as an “experiential theme park” where people of different generations can share lasting memories together.

I was born in the 1940s, and the streets of the Sunset Hill Shopping Street felt deeply nostalgic to me. As I walked through the area, I found myself thinking, “Yes, this is what the Showa era was like,” and was filled with fond memories. On the other hand, my daughter, who was born in the 2010s, also found the streetscape fascinating and watched performances such as the “Boogie Woogie Dance” with great excitement. 

Currently, attractions featuring Godzilla and Ultraman are being held at the park; however, our family was unfortunately unable to see the Ultraman attraction due to scheduling conflicts. Next time, I would very much like to experience the Ultraman attraction first of all.

Surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom, we were able to spend a joyful and memorable time together as a family.

Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/400s / F5.6 / ISO100 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/60s / F10 / ISO100 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/40s / F5.6 / ISO1000 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/60s / F5.6 / ISO100 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/80s / F5 / ISO100 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/400s / F5.6 / ISO100 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/60s / F5.6 / ISO100 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/60s / F5.6 / ISO100 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/1000s / F5.6 / ISO1000 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/160s / F5.6 / ISO100 / 0.0


Nikon D5500 / AF-S DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G VR II / 1/400s / F5.6 / ISO100 / 0.0


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Comments

  1. ShiroYuki_Mot18/4/26 12:48

    いやぁ、タイムスリップですね、此れは。
    見ていて懐かしさが込み上げて来ます（歳ばれ？）。
    でも、最初から５枚目と最後から３枚目の桜で目が釘付けです。
    染井吉野、頑張っていますね。　きっと、将来、貴重な場所になるかも。

    Wow, this is like a time slip!
    Looking at it brings back so many memories (does that give away my age?).
    But my eyes were glued to the cherry blossoms in the fifth picture from the beginning and the third picture from the end.
    The 'Somei Yoshino' cherry blossoms are really holding on. I'm sure this place will become a precious spot in the future.

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  2. Dararin Darling20/4/26 12:42

    私も非常に懐かしく楽しみました。テーマは「昭和」で懐かしさを感じるアトラクションが沢山ある一方で、最新のテーマパークと同じような最新のテクノロジーが導入されたアトラクションもあり、一日中家族で楽しむ事ができました。おっしゃる通り、染井吉野も満開でとても綺麗でした。としまえんで働いていた方やとしまえんのノウハウがここに移植されているとの事で、これからも定期的に家族で来園したいと思います。

    I also thoroughly enjoyed the experience and felt a strong sense of nostalgia.
    With “the Showa era” as its theme, there were many attractions that evoked fond memories, while at the same time offering attractions that incorporated the latest technologies, comparable to those found in modern theme parks. As a result, my family and I were able to enjoy ourselves throughout the entire day. As you mentioned, the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms were in full bloom and absolutely beautiful. I also learned that many former Toshimaen staff members, as well as Toshimaen’s expertise and know-how, have been carried over there. I would very much love to continue visiting this park regularly with my family in the future.

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