Yatsu Yūen, Amusement park and botanical garden in Narashino, Japan
Yatsu Yūen was a leisure and garden complex featuring a substantial rose garden of about 18,000 plants, a baseball field, and a zoo with around 500 animals from 100 different species. The entire site was organized into different areas to serve various visitor interests and activities.
The site began in 1925 when Keisei Electric Railway transformed salt fields into a leisure destination and operated it continuously until December 1982. This nearly 60-year history made it a significant location in Japan's 20th-century entertainment landscape.
The grounds once housed a film studio where director Bandō Tsumasaburō made around 50 films between 1931 and 1936. This production facility established the site as an important location in early Japanese cinema.
After closure, many rides were relocated to Hokkaido, while the rose garden area continues as Yatsu Rose Garden under Narashino city management. The garden remains open to visitors and displays flowering plants throughout the seasons.
The site was home to one of Japan's earliest full-loop roller coasters, which drew wait times of up to three hours during peak periods. This innovative ride type made the facility a pioneer in amusement ride development in the country.
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