jedimaster1227 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 The Nankai Electric Railway has announced that Misaki Park, the 63-year old Osaka amusement park will close with a "graduation ceremony" event between February 29th and March 31st, 2020. http://www.nankai.co.jp/contents/sotsuen/?fbclid=IwAR2BtzBvmOjoUiT5jGNlEMSlBk9W-4z5tbf9hLya84UyRSCTekGMs7ISjYk We will celebrate 63 years of playing well and hold a fun graduation ceremony! Misaki Park has been operated by Nankai Electric Railway for 63 years. From late February 2020, we will post a "Misaki Park Graduation Certificate" to celebrate everyone who "played very well" at Misaki Park at Nankai Namba Station and stations along the Nankai Line. Opportunities to see all graduation certificates are limited, so if you're worried, check here! In addition, a graduation certificate photo spot appears at the Misaki Park entrance! Date and time: February 29-March 31, 2020 Admission fee:Free * Admission fee is required separately. Place: Event hall Opening hours: 9:30-until closing time Message from the director To all the people who played at Misaki Park, Misaki Park is no longer operated by Nankai Electric Railway. Thank you for your patronage for many years. Misaki Park has been enjoyed by many people from small children to elderly people for 63 years. Misaki Park wanted to create a memorable memory with customers until the end, and decided to carry out a graduation ceremony at Misaki Park, which played very well. It is our treasure that we enjoyed riding with family vehicles, throbbing on our first date, being impressed by the dolphin show as a child, and remembering many of you playing. I'm looking forward to seeing your smile until the end. Misaki Park photos from the TPR Park Index Misaki Park photos from the TPR Park Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 it's like a domino effect has started, with park after park announcing closure in Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Sad to read this. Small parks in Japan are funky, and have their own atmosphere when you visit them. And 63 years is a good run for anything.... coasters, parks....people. (RIP Kurashiki Tivoli Park) ...And I turn 67 during it's Closing Days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I am super grateful Robb and Elissa thought to take us here. I worry about some of the other parks we visited that trip (Washuzan Highland, Benyland, Lina World, and maybe even Parque Espana). They were all such unique parks. I know we visited the slow season, so it is difficult to know exactly what the crowds looked like the rest of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 ^I really agree with you, I just don't see a lot of these smaller parks able to find their niche and compete with the big corporate parks in Japan. It's a shame because they have a totally different kind of charm and offerings. We'll keep visiting as many Japanese parks as we can to show the world and maybe even the locals how great they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I am super grateful Robb and Elissa thought to take us here. I worry about some of the other parks we visited that trip (Washuzan Highland, Benyland, Lina World, and maybe even Parque Espana). They were all such unique parks. I know we visited the slow season, so it is difficult to know exactly what the crowds looked like the rest of the year. Coaster enthusiasts go all the time now. There's Japanese enthusiasts on Twitter and Instagram posting year round, and I can assure you, there's no one at these parks. Most of them operate like the trolley parks of the late 19th century by the rail companies, but by and large the crowds have aged out because the population in Japan is aging so rapidly. Look at when rides were built and you see lots of 70s/80s vintage when the market was booming. It's been stagnant for 20+ years. I'm glad I got to see Toshimaen before it closed but realize that if I want to see many of these other smaller parks I probably need to make plans closer to now than wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I am so thankful that with Robb and Elissa's TPR Tours, I got to see and enjoy some really interesting smaller parks in Japan. Along with the big ones like Universal and Disney. Always some comparisons among them all, but so fun to enjoy as they stand. Sorry to see more closing up shop in these times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 For those of you wondering about the coasters here, check out these TPR Filmed POV's of the main two coasters at the park. Weird Wild Mouse Type Coaster Second Oldest Coaster in Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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