An amusement park about 45 minutes away from Osaka. Free admission! We introduce "Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park" where you can enjoy the spectacular view from an altitude of 642 meters!

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Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park is the only amusement park in Nara Prefecture. Located at an altitude of 642 meters, the park offers a variety of attractions for families and couples, including rides that children can enjoy, beautiful views, and night views!

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What is "Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park"? An amusement park located at an altitude of 642 meters

This amusement park is located on a mountain, which is rare in Japan, and offers beautiful views from the top of the mountain and rides that even small children can enjoy. This amusement park with a long history, having opened in 1929, has retro rides that are still in operation to delight children, and is popular with families and couples. Another nice thing is that admission is free. Opening hours are usually from 10:00 to 17:00, but closing hours are extended during the summer holidays and the park is closed from December to mid-March.

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Get excited even before entering the park! Ride the cute Ikoma Cable Car

To get to the amusement park, walk about three minutes from Kintetsu Ikoma Station and take the cable car from Torii Station. Change to the cable car at the next station, Takayama Station, and it will take about 16 minutes to get to the final stop, Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park Station. The cable car is shaped like a dog character. Bull and Mike will greet you at Torii Station, and Doremi and Sweet will greet you at Takayama Station. You'll be excited even before you enter the park!

This is an amusement park where even small children can enjoy themselves safely!

All of the rides at Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park are safe for even small children to enjoy. Popular rides include the "Pukapuka Panda," which takes you around the park in a cute panda gondola, and the "Balloon Cycle," which goes up and down by pedaling. The "Merry-go-round," which gives you a fairy-tale feel, is still going strong. The "Flying Tower," said to be the oldest large-scale playground equipment in Japan, is the symbol of Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park.

Dining while enjoying the view is the best!

The restaurant has terrace seating, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kansai Airport and, if the weather is good, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. The popular menu item at Ikomayama View Restaurant is the "View Lunch," which includes hamburger steak, fried shrimp, sausages, and more.

Be enchanted by the magnificent view! Enjoy the romantic night view in summer

The attraction of the amusement park is that you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from an altitude of 642 meters. You can see Ikoma city spreading out below, as well as the Nara Basin and Todaiji Temple. You can also see Abeno Harukas and Osaka Castle. Try looking around to see if you can spot the famous tourist spots. In the summer, you can also see a romantic night view from inside the park.

The Kintetsu Rail Pass is a convenient and economical way to travel from Osaka to Nara and Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park.

The Kintetsu Rail Pass is convenient and economical for sightseeing in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. The 1-day pass allows unlimited travel in one day on the sections connecting Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto. The 2-day pass allows unlimited travel for two days, and includes the Yoshino area of Nara in addition to the sections covered by the 1-day pass. Both passes can be used on trains as well as on some Nara Kotsu buses, making them ideal for sightseeing in Nara.

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