Western Village, Theme park in Nikko, Japan.
The Western Village park spread across multiple acres, featuring replicas of American frontier buildings, including a sheriff's office, bank, hotel, and saloons.
Originally established as Kinugawa Family Ranch in the early 1970s, this entertainment venue expanded from a simple horse ranch into a complete American west themed park.
Staff members performed daily shows dressed in period-accurate cowboy attire, demonstrating traditional western activities and entertainment for Japanese visitors.
The park remained operational until 2006, located two hours from Tokyo in the Tochigi prefecture, accessible through the Kinugawa transportation network.
During the 1990s, the park constructed a large-scale reproduction of Mount Rushmore, adding an unexpected American landmark to the Japanese landscape.
Official opening: October 1973
GPS coordinates: 36.77297,139.71008
Latest update: May 7, 2025 10:00
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