Hirakata Park
About This Destination
Hirakata Park, universally shortened to 'Hira-Pa', traces its origins to 1912 and is the oldest amusement park still operating in Japan, set beside Hirakata-koen Station on the Keihan line midway between Osaka and Kyoto. It keeps a friendly, nostalgic feel while offering a full range of rides, from the large wooden Elf coaster and the Red Falcon to a Ferris wheel and gentle children's attractions. The park is known for its inventive seasonal events and campaigns, a summer swimming-pool complex called The Boon, and in winter an outdoor ice-skating rink and illumination. Easy to reach by train from either city, it makes a relaxed family day out in the Kansai region.
Location
Prefecture: Osaka
Address: Hirakata, Osaka, Japan
Nearest Station: Hirakatakoen Station
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00
Best time to visit: Year-round; famous seasonal events, a summer pool, and a skating rink and illumination in winter
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Access
Osaka, Japan
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Is Hirakata Park really Japan's oldest amusement park?
It is widely described as the oldest amusement park still operating in Japan, with roots going back to 1912; Tokyo's Hanayashiki (1853) is older but began as a flower garden. Despite its age Hira-Pa is fully modern, with a large wooden coaster and other thrill rides alongside family attractions.
How do I get to Hirakata Park?
It is right by Hirakata-koen Station on the Keihan Main Line, roughly 20 minutes from Kyoto and 30 minutes from Osaka (Yodoyabashi), making it a very easy stop between the two cities.
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