By / Edited and reported by the MOOK Travel Editor
TripAdvisor®, the world-renowned travel review and booking platform, today announced the winners of the “Travellers’ Choice® – Best Theme Parks in Japan,” helping Taiwanese travelers discover more fun during the summer vacation. Japan is the most searched overseas destination by Taiwanese travelers on TripAdvisor, and the summer months of June and July are the peak travel periods to Japan.
The top spot on the list of Japan’s Best Theme Parks goes to Universal Studios Japan. (Photo provided by TripAdvisor)
Located in Osaka, Universal Studios Japan claimed the top position on the “Best Theme Parks in Japan” list, renowned for its movie-themed attractions, thrilling rides, spectacular shows, and dining options. For those planning to visit Tokyo, seven out of the top 10 theme parks are located in the Tokyo area: Tokyo Disneyland (2nd), Tokyo DisneySea (3rd), Fuji-Q Highland (5th), Ushiku’s Hans Christian Andersen Park (6th), Tokyo One Piece Tower (7th), Nikko Edomura (8th), and Mega Web Toyota City Showcase (9th).
Fuji-Q Highland, ranked fifth, is a park featuring 14 Guinness World Record rides, located right next to Mount Fuji. (Photo provided by TripAdvisor)
2017 Travellers’ Choice – Best Theme Parks
Japan’s Top 10 Best Theme Parks
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Rank |
City |
Theme Park |
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1. |
Osaka |
Universal Studios Japan |
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2. |
Tokyo |
Tokyo Disneyland |
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3. |
Tokyo |
Tokyo DisneySea |
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4. |
Nagoya |
Nagashima Spa Land |
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5. |
Tokyo |
Fuji-Q Highland |
Tokyo DisneySea, ranked third. (Photo provided by TripAdvisor)
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6. |
Tokyo |
Ushiku’s Hans Christian Andersen Park |
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7. |
Tokyo |
Tokyo One Piece Tower |
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8. |
Tokyo |
Nikko Edomura |
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9. |
Tokyo |
Mega Web Toyota City Showcase |
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10. |
Kyushu |
Huis Ten Bosch |
The second-ranked Tokyo Disneyland. (Image courtesy of TripAdvisor)
Ranked as the second most popular, Tokyo Disneyland is not only Japan’s first Disney theme park but also the earliest facility established within the Tokyo Disney Resort. The park features thrilling rides and spectacular parades that are not to be missed, offering fun for both adults and children alike as they immerse themselves in the joyful world of Disney. The amusement areas include Fantasyland, Toontown, Westernland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, and Critter Country.
The fourth-ranked Nagashima Spa Land. (Image courtesy of TripAdvisor)