Toshimaen

What it is

• Toshimaen was an amusement park in Tokyo's Nerima Ward.
• It operated for 94 years.
• It closed on August 31, 2020.
• It was one of Japan's oldest amusement parks.

What to see

• The garden 'Niwa-no-yu' remains on site.
• The 'Old Castle Tower' remains on site.
• The Carousel El Dorado is a mechanical heritage item.
• The site is now Studio Tour Tokyo and Nerima Castle Ruins Park.

When to go

• It was known for cherry blossoms in spring.
• It was known for hydrangeas in early summer.
• It was known for summer pools.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.