If you are someone that seeks thrills and excitement, then you should visit TamaTech Park. The theme park’s Matopia featured more than 30 rides and themed action adventures catered both to adults and child enthusiasts.
To reach TamaTech, take the train (on Keio Line) to Tama-Dobutsu-Koen Station (Tama Zoo Station), and then take the TamaTech feeder bus from outside the station (7-minute ride that costs ¥170) to the theme park entrance.
One-Day Matopia Passport- Adult ¥4,000, Child (6 to 11 years): ¥3,000, and Young Child (3 to 5 years): ¥2,200
If you intend to just enjoy a few rides, you could just pay the admission fees (¥1,600, ¥800, and ¥800 respectively) and then pay the r
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If you are someone that seeks thrills and excitement, then you should visit TamaTech Park. The theme park’s Matopia featured more than 30 rides and themed action adventures catered both to adults and child enthusiasts.
To reach TamaTech, take the train (on Keio Line) to Tama-Dobutsu-Koen Station (Tama Zoo Station), and then take the TamaTech feeder bus from outside the station (7-minute ride that costs ¥170) to the theme park entrance.
One-Day Matopia Passport- Adult ¥4,000, Child (6 to 11 years): ¥3,000, and Young Child (3 to 5 years): ¥2,200
If you intend to just enjoy a few rides, you could just pay the admission fees (¥1,600, ¥800, and ¥800 respectively) and then pay the rides fees separately in the park. It opens daily, but may close due to weather-just call 042/591-0820 to check.
Selected Attractions (Fees listed are payable if not using the passport)
(Pink 13) Space Shot (¥800)– Similar to the Paramount’s Great America Drop-Zone, it’s a vertical launch at 65km/hr with a pull of 4G. The Space Shot send you 50m high!
(Pink 17) Big Ferris Wheel (¥500)– This wheels takes you to the top of the park and provides a magnificent bird’s eye view of the surroundings!
(Orange 2) Canadian Jet Rider (¥500)– This roller coaster negotiates the sharpest corners. Fast and furious, it will definitely bring the screams out of anyone.
(Orange 4) Paddleboat (¥400)– This is for the family-you can enjoy by "cycling" the amphibious vehicle, which runs both on the land and water. You will get slightly wet.
(Orange 5) Super Sky Rider (¥500)– This "flying" monorail lets you tour around the center of the theme park in a quick wonderful ride.
(Orange 8) Hyper Cart (¥500)– This is a high-powered machine for you to cruise through the 1.2km of paths, passing through bridges and ravines.
(Orange 22) Moth Lyon (¥600)–This moth-looking ride travels in threes. It’s a roller coaster with a different attitude.
(Purple 10) 4D Motion Theater (¥400)– This is a four-dimensional insight showcasing a story about a dinosaur. Be careful, as the seat rocks and mist is sprayed when the dinosaur sneezes!
(Purple 12) Racing Go-Kart GX (¥600)– You can challenge up to five friends in this race. I dare you not to step on the brakes at the sharp corners and bends.
Parents need not worry about kids being left out, as there are also many rides suited for the child, like the Merry-go-round (¥300), Flower-Cup (¥300), Mini-Airplane (¥300), Motor-Cycle Parade (¥300), Electric Automobile (¥300), TV Street Car (¥300), Formula GP (¥500), Robotic Machine (¥300), Kids Drive (¥300), Vintage Drive (¥300), Drift Kids Racer (¥300), Tri-Motorcyle (¥300), Kids Motorcycle (¥300), etc.
Other than the rides, visitors can try the fair games to try to win prizes. And there is also performance by the park mascots on the center stage. The mascots are extremely cute while dancing and hopping around. Don’t forget to take some pictures while they roam the park.
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