Location:
Kasai Rinkai Park is the second biggest park in Tokyo, located in Edogawa Ward.
The name of the park came after the name of the area Kasai. It is worth mentioning that Kasai is an area where many Indians and Bangladeshi live.
Mizumoto Park is the biggest park in Tokyo’s 23 Special Wards.
However, the number of visitors to the park is considerably more than Mizumoto Park.
However, the numbers of visitors are more in Kasai Rinkai due to access facilities.
The Kasai Rinakai Station is the nearest. It is just next to the park.
History:
The park was opened to the public on 1 June 1989.
It is about 805,861.13 square meters (199.13262 acres).
Kasai Park is kids friendly.
It has a running court, cycling court, beaches, kids train service, big wheel service, observatory deck, green lawns, restaurants, cafes, and an aquarium.
On a sunny day, visitors enjoy a clear view of Chiba, Edogawa, Tokyo Bay, Mount Fuji, and Tokyo Disneyland.
Beach:
The park is on the bank of Tokyo Bay. It has a massive beach where hundreds of people gather every day.
Children collect small fish and crabs on the shore.
Besides, it is a compatible place for catching fish. Many people catch fish here.
Barbecue:
The park is covered with green grass. So thousands of people do their family picnics around the park.
Besides, Kasai Rinkai Park has a massive barbecue spot. So many families can do a picnic together.
Undoubtedly, many choose the park for a better barbecue party.
Bird Sanctuary:
One-third of the park is assigned to a sea bird sanctuary. In addition, the park has two beaches on the artificial Islands.
The east Island is nearby to the public so that it can be protected as a bird habitat.
Another west Island is connected to the land by the Kasai Naggisa Bridge, which is famous for recreation.
Most bird photographers spend their time sitting on the beach. They love taking photos of the birds with their long-range lenses.
Some even stay 20 hours a day until they get a shot of their desired birds.
However, Kasai Rinkai Park is the perfect place to enjoy quiet time with birds.
Sea Life Aquarium:
The biggest attraction of Kasai Rinkai Park is its aquarium.
Yes! Aquarium!
It has massive space for penguins outside the main aquarium.
It is the only aquarium in Tokyo where penguins can enjoy such a vast area in an aquarium.
In addition, there is a restaurant inside the aquarium. Visitors love eating here.
The restaurant is huge.
Delicious food.
Plenty of clean chairs and tables.
People can eat comfortably, enjoying the lovely views of Tokyo Bay.
Besides, it is very family-friendly.
Read more about Tokyo Sea Life Park.
Kids Train:
One of the good features of a good park is inter kids’ train service in Japan.
Most of the good parks keep train service inside a park. So even though the train service is designed for kids, usually adults also can use the service.
Having a train service inside a park means the park contains good recreation. Kasai Park has the service.
Street Performers:
The park is always enjoyable.
In addition, street performers carry their excellent performances every day. They are good in their performances.
Everyone enjoys it.
Yes!
It is totally free even though they are good in performance.
Ferris wheel:
Kasai Rinkai Park has a big wheel.
Officially, its name is ‘Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel.’
The wheel is 117 meters tall. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Tokyo.
Visitors can ride and enjoy the surroundings from the wheel.
Many photographers take photos of surrounding areas while on a wheel ride.
Besides, there is a Mermaid Paradise under the wheel. Kids love here to play.
Read more about Kasai Rinkai Park Ferris Wheel.
Kasai Olympic Stadium:
Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre is a part of Kasai Park, where the 2020 Olympic games took place.
The canoe slalom course is the first artificial course in Japan which is constructed on land adjoining the Kasai Rinkai Park.
After finishing the Olympics, the facility is used for water sports and other leisure activities.
Besides, there is a Boat Race spot. People know it as Edogawa Boat Race Course.
The park is a perfect place to visit with any age of kids. It is one of the biggest in Tokyo.
Admission:
It is always free
Opening hours:
24 hours open
Access:
Nearest Station:
Kasai Rinkai-koen Station.
(Station is next to the park)
The park is easy to access from central Tokyo by train, car or cycle. But it is advisable to use train or bicycle.
However, if you have enough time to explore you can use cycles and park anywhere you go in the park.
Address:
6 Chome-2 Rinkaicho, Edogawa City, Tokyo 134-0086
Official site: