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Top 10 facts about the Kasai Rinkai Park

Kasai Rinkai Park is the largest park in central Tokyo, located across the Edogawa River.

It was opened in 1989 and is the most visited park in central Tokyo. It was built on reclaimed land and developed to restore and preserve the natural Tokyo Bay habitat.

The park is very popular with locals and international tourists alike. A lot of major attractions are found in the park and surrounding area.

Here are the top ten interesting facts about Kasai Rinkai Park.

1. Kasai Rinkai Park Diamond and Ferris wheel

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Opened in 2001, the 117-meters tall diamond and Ferris wheel is the second tallest Ferris wheel in Japan.

The wheel is called the Diamond and Flowers Ferris wheel, referring to the spectacular light show it gives off after the sun goes down.

It offers the visitors a clear view of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Disney Resorts, and as far as Mt. Fuji on a clear day.

It is a major attraction to the local and international tourists who visit the park.

The park is open to the public from 10 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 9 pm on weekends and holidays.

2. Kasai Rinkai Park Artificial Beach 

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The artificial beaches are very popular spots to enjoy the scenery and the beauty of Tokyo Bay.

The park has two beaches on artificial islands. The west island is connected to land by the Kasai Nagisa Bridge.

Many people visit the park for recreation, resting, and to escape from the hustles of the city centre. 

The east island is closed to the public as it is an environmental conservation zone, a bird habitat protection site since 2018. 

3. Kasai Rinkai Park Tokyo sea life 

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Tokyo sea life is a public aquarium located in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. The aquarium is situated in Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo.

It features an all-glass dome that transports visitors straight into the sea with fish and other aquatic life swimming above, around, and below them.

The aquarium’s main tank has a viewing area that immerses you in the middle of a school of yellowfin tuna and bonito.

Here, you can learn more about aquatic life from all around the world. 

Tokyo sea life aquarium opens from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm every day with tickets available until 4:00 pm.

4. Kasai Rinkai Bird Sanctuary

The Bird Sanctuary makes up one-third of the park’s total area.

Tourists visit the bird sanctuary to watch and learn more about the local species of the birds that live there.

The sanctuary was established 25 years ago to preserve natural Tokyo Bay habitat and wildlife.

The area attracts a lot of bird lovers and photographers who are free to visit the sanctuary, except for the restricted areas.

The park and bird sanctuary boasts 226 species of birds, 140 insect species, 80 spider species, 91 types of trees, and 132 types of grass.

Some areas such as the marshland are restricted access to give the birds some human-free habitats.

There’s an information centre where you can learn more about the local birds. 

5. Kasai Rinkai Sakura Blossoms

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The park is a popular place to be when the landscape is temporarily awash with delicate pink blossoms.

 like any other park in the area, during sakura blossoms season the park is awash with beautiful cherry blooms. 

 Combined with the nice cool breeze from the ocean, the sakura blossoms bring an experience like no other.

 Sakura blossoms are a sign of the start of the spring to the Japanese people, it is a popular event dating back centuries.

6. Kasai Rinkai Hosts the Annual Night Marathon

Another main attraction in Kasai Rinkai Park is a night half-marathon that happens once a year.

It is not one of the world’s major marathons, but it is very popular in Japan.

The Kasai Rinkai park night marathon is a half-marathon that usually takes place on a Saturday night.

The race starts from the park itself, and more than 1,000 people participate in the race that takes place annually.

During the race, the view of neighboring Tokyo Disneyland lights and fireworks is breathtaking.

The half-marathon is run in July, and applications for participation take place from February to May every year.

7. Kasai Rinkai Park is Easily Accessible

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Kasai Rinkai Park is easily accessible by train from Tokyo Station.

Keiyo Line train stops right at the main gate of the park.

The elevated station consists of an island platform with outer tracks for express trains to pass without stopping. 

Kasai Rinkai Park is also one of the main destinations for the Tokyo Water Bus, which travels between Asakusa, Odaiba, and a few other stops.

Kasai Rinkai Park is less than a 10-minute train ride from Tokyo Disney Resort.

8. Kasai Rinkai Festivals, Events, and Street Performances

Look out for special events, annual festivals, and special performances around the park throughout the year. 

Annual events include a spring bird watching festival, the wild bird photography exhibition, a summer Tanabata wish festival, a Narcissus festival, and much more.

The park has resident street performers who entertain park visitors with their performances all day long.

9. Kasai Rinkai Sea Breeze Fields

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This area holds the gently sloped well-manicured grass field.

There is also a restaurant with a crystal view of the Tokyo Bay, Ashigaike pond, and other facilities.

The bird sanctuary has two ponds, an observation building, an observation window, and other facilities to view the birds in their natural habitat.

10. Kasai Rinkai Observation Room

The observation rest house is built at the highest point of the park, its main purpose is to allow visitors to have a clear view of the whole park.

There is no extra cost for the visitor to enjoy this great view, a small restaurant is located at the restroom that serves refreshments.