Korakuen Amusement Park, Tokyo

Where else could you take an old-school rollercoaster up through a giant hole cut into an adjacent commercial building? Centrally located, Korakuen is an easy and fun day out, without having to travel far outside the city. From June through August, the park's hours extend to a 10p closing; from March to May and September through November, hours extend to 8p. Considered a medium-sized fun park, you can spend the day riding the Linear Gale (the world's first hanging rollercoaster), scream as the Tower Hacker speedily drops you from 80 meters above, or catch a great view from the top of the Skyflower. If that's not enough, you can also visit the numerous other attractions located nearby at LaQua where the Big O Ferris Wheel, the Thunder Dolphin coaster, the Wonder Drop water slide and the Venus Lagoon merry-go-round all patiently await. Are you up for it? - Stephen Lebovits

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