There are many fun amusement parks in Japan. If you’re visiting Tokyo with children or you’re tired of visiting historic sites, going to an amusement park might be a fun diversion. Here are seven in the Tokyo area that will keep you and your family happy, from Hello Kitty shows to professional baseball games and “screamer” water slides.

1. Asakusa Hanayashiki

This is one of the oldest amusement parks in Tokyo. Although the attractions are relatively compact, the atmosphere is cheerful and fun.

Address: 2-28-1 Asakusa Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access: 5-minute walk from Asakusa station

2. Sanrio Puroland

In the theaters at the park, Sanrio characters, such as Hello Kitty, perform joyful shows filled with singing and dancing.

Address: 1-3 Ochiai Tama-city, Tokyo
Access: 5-minute walk from Tama City monorail or Keio line, or Odakyu line Tama Center station

3. Tokyo Dome City Attractions

Tokyo Dome City Attractions is centrally located next to the Tokyo Dome where professional baseball games and various exhibitions and shows take place.

Address: 1-3-61 Korakuen Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Access: JR Suidobashi station / Tokyo Subway Korakuen station

4. Tokyo Joypolis

Joypolis is an amusement park chain established in 1994, with locations in several Japanese and Chinese cities. The parks offer arcade-style games and the latest innovative rides based on Sega technology.

Address: DECKS Tokyo Beach
3F-5F 1-6-1 Daiba Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access: Yurikamome Odaiba Kaihin Koen station / Rinkai line Tokyo Teleport station

5. Tokyo Summerland

Summerland features large pools as well as amusement park attractions, including an adventure lagoon, Thrill Mountain, a super monkey float, a giant waterfall, “screamer” water slides, and an extensive lazy river to float down.

Address: Akiruno-city, Tokyo
Access: 30 minutes by bus from JR/Keio Line Hachioji station / 5 minutes by bus from JR Akikawa Station

6. Toshimaen

Toshimaen offers a wide variety of attractions, from arcade games and a “pet garden” to amusement park rides like a giant “machine-age” Eldorado carousel. The park also has a swimming pool, a trick maze, a farmers’ market, and a cosplay festival, creating a community feel with something for everyone.

Address: 3-25-1 Koyama Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Access: Seibu Ikebukuro line / Seibu Shinjuku Line / Toei subway Oedo line Toshima-en Station

7. Yomiuriland

Since its opening in 1964, Yomiuriland has become one of the largest and most famous amusement parks near Tokyo. It offers thrilling roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, water flumes, and more. During the summer, it opens its water park featuring numerous swimming pools and exciting water slides.

Address: 4015-1 Yanokuchi Inagi, Tokyo
Access: Keio Line Yomiuriland station / Odakyu line Yomiuriland-mae station