Kansai Rinkai Park

 

Opened in 1989, Kasai Rinkai Park is the largest park in central Tokyo, located just across the Edogawa River from Tokyo Disney Resort. It was built on reclaimed land and developed in an effort to restore and preserve natural Tokyo Bay habitat.

Beach and grass recreation areas Tokyo Sealife Aquarium entrance

Near the center of the park is the Tokyo Sealife Aquarium. The aquarium’s main tank has a viewing area in its center that immerses you in the middle of a school of yellowfin tuna and bonito. The aquarium also has good penguin and seabird exhibits.

The park’s most visible landmark is the Diamond and Flowers ferris wheel, so named due to its light shows that give it the appearance of a sparkling diamond or flower. At 117 meter tall it is the second tallest ferris wheel in Japan. The top offers views of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Disney Resorts, Chiba and as far away as Mt. Fuji.In line with the park’s goals as a bay habitat preserve, nearly a third of the park is maintained as a Sea Bird Sanctuary. The area attracts bird lovers and photographers who are free to roam the area, except the marsh areas which are restricted. At the center is is a Sea Bird Center with information on the local birds.

Diamond and Flowers Ferris Wheel

Bird Sanctuary

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