Home > Destinations > Asia > Japan > Western Honshu > Osaka > Attractions > Sega Amusement Theme Park (Umeda Joypolis)
Frommers.com Frommers.com
Most Recent Destination Forum Posts
Most Recommended Articles
Most Commented Articles
  Print This Article Print Get Frommer's RSS Feed RSS

Sega Amusement Theme Park (Umeda Joypolis) Frommer's Highly Recommended

Hours Daily 11am-11pm (you must enter by 10:15pm)
Location HEP FIVE, Umeda Kita-ku, Near Osaka Station
Transportation Station: JR Osaka or Umeda (5 min.)
Phone 06/6366-3647
Prices Free admission; attractions ¥500-¥600 ($4.15-$5/£2.10-£2.50)

Frommer's Review

I suppose it could be argued that you haven't experienced today's Japan unless you've visited at least one Joypolis, the reigning king of amusement arcades. This one, on the eighth and ninth floors of a shopping arcade complete with a Ferris wheel on top, overloads the senses with lots of flashing lights, bells and whistles, and throngs of squealing kids and teenagers. In addition to arcade games, virtual rides simulate gliding through the air or shooting the rapids of a wild river. Note: Children under the age of 16 aren't allowed here after 7pm, those under 18 aren't allowed after 10pm and some "rides" carry height restrictions, with rules enforced by what -- the joy police?

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


  Print This Article Print Get Frommer's RSS Feed RSS


Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Frommer's Japan, 9th Edition Destination Guide Frommer's Japan, 9th Edition

Author: Beth Reiber
Pub Date: August 04, 2008
Price: $24.99

Add to Cart
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide Related Titles:
Comrades and Strangers: Behind the Closed Doors of North Korea
Destination Guide
Frommer's Bangkok Day by Day, 1st Edition
Destination Guide
Frommer's Beijing Day by Day, Official U.S.O.C. Edition, 1st Edition
Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide
Destinations
Home > Destinations > Asia > Japan > Western Honshu > Osaka > Attractions > Sega Amusement Theme Park (Umeda Joypolis)

Frommer's Star Ratings

Frommer's Recommended 0 stars Frommer's Recommended
Frommer's Highly Recommended 1 stars Frommer's Highly Recommended
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended 2 stars Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Frommer's Exceptional 3 stars Frommer's Exceptional

About Our System

Frommer's ranks every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment it reviews for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating scale, an expression of the strong compare-and-contrast opinions that are a brand hallmark.

Other ratings provide stars based primarily on price and amenities; the Frommer's star rating is meant to quantify the kind of intangible, experiential elements that help travelers make informed decisions.

The "baseline" recommendation is zero stars--every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment that Frommer's chooses to review is recommended; otherwise, we simply wouldn't include it.

Close Window