Yokohama Cosmo World sits at the mouth of the Ooka River where it juts into Tokyo Bay, and there is both an island and a mainland section to the amusement park, that are connected together by a bridge. As such, the entire park is located on the water, which is one of the reasons that it is so well known for its beautiful views.
Park Fees:
One of the most amazing aspects of Yokohama Cosmo World is that it is free of charge to enter. That means that you can walk around and admire the scenery here without paying anything at all, which makes it a far cheaper option that its competitors such as Disneyland in Tokyo.
With no entrance fee, visitors only have to pay for the rides that they go on, or the attractions they visit. There are rides for all the family, and for younger children you can expect to pay around ¥300 to ¥500 per ride. For adult rides the fee is around ¥700.
The pricing of the rides mean that you can carefully budget for your trip here and you get excellent value for money as you only pay for the rides you use, so if you just want a quick trip here rather than a full and exhaustive day, then this is a great venue to come to.
Park Zones:
Yokohama Cosmo World is divided up into separate zones that are grouped according to age groups to ensure that there is something for all ages and fun for all the family.
Kids Carnival Zone:
The Kids Carnival Zone is the place to come for smaller children as the rides here are not too adventurous and tend to be slow paced and gentle for younger visitors. Adults can also participate on these rides in order to take care of children. At the Kids Carnival Zone you can expect attractions such as merry-go-rounds and carousels as well as trains and cars that you can ride on or drive. For slightly older children there is also a Cycle Monorail here where you can cycle along on a monorail track and get an aerial view of the zone. As well as the actual rides themselves you will also find an old fashioned gaming arcade here known as Cosmo-Fantasia Kids which has a wealth of arcade games and machines that will amuse younger children.
Burano Street Zone:
The Burano Street Zone is designed with older children in mind and has rides and attractions such as roller coasters that the whole family will enjoy. There are also some wilder rides for those who want to be adventurous such as the Spinny Super Planet and the Disk O.
You will also find attractions that children can walk through like an Adventure Maze as well as a haunted house area. There is also a gaming arcade here with video games and machines.
Wonder Amuse Zone:
The Wonder Amuse Zone is the best place to come for adults or older children and sits close to the Ferris wheel for which Yokohama Cosmo World is so well known. The wheel is the signature attraction in this part of the park and is known as the Cosmo Clock 21.
There are also a range of adventurous roller coasters here such as the Diving Coaster and the Spinning Coaster. If you want to make a splash and don’t mind getting wet, then there are even water based rides here such as a log flume.
Finally, you will find a fairground area in the Wonder Amuse Zone that has carnival based games as well as a video game arcade. The games in the arcade are more advanced than in other areas and feature puzzles as well as more complex story scenarios.
Food:
If you are looking for a bite to eat then you will find a variety of food stands scattered all over Yokohama Cosmo World. These tend to sell more snack based foods and drinks.
For a more comprehensive group of choices, head over to the Wonder Amuse Zone where there is a food court that has more robust dishes in a wide range of cuisines. The food court is also located out of doors so that you can take in the scenery at the same time.
Getting There:
Yokohama Cosmo World is easy to get to as it is close to several different train stations, giving you a choice of how you get here. These include Minato Mirai Station and Bashamichi Station on the Minato Mirai Line as well as Sakuragicho Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, the Negishi Line, and the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line.
You can walk to Yokohama Cosmo World in a matter of minutes from all of these stations, and the best thing to do is locate the Ferris wheel which dominates the skyline and walk towards it.
Opening Hours:
The park is open from 10am to 11pm daily.
Yokohama Cosmo World is closed on Thursdays.
Address:
2-8-1 Shinko Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan
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