Hirakata Park

Overview

Hirakata Park is an amusement park in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, operated by Keihan Leisure Service, a subsidiary of Keihan Electric Railway. Nicknamed "Hirapah," it is regarded as the oldest amusement park in Japan to have operated continuously without ever being demolished. It stands in front of Hirakata-koen Station on the Keihan Main Line and draws about 1.3 million visitors a year.

Highlights

• ●Regarded as Japan's oldest amusement park operating continuously without demolition
• ●A convenient location in front of Hirakata-koen Station on the Keihan Main Line
• ●The affectionate nickname "Hirapah"
• ●Around 1.3 million visitors a year

History

The park traces its founding to 1910. Operated by Keihan Leisure Service, a subsidiary of Keihan Electric Railway, it is regarded as the oldest amusement park in Japan to have continued in operation without ever being demolished.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the park from Hirakata-koen Station on the Keihan Main Line
2. 2Tour the attractions within the park
3. 3Walk through the park's hilly grounds and enjoy its different areas
4. 4Stop by the surrounding streets near the station

Did you know?

💡 It is considered the oldest amusement park in Japan to have operated continuously without ever being torn down.

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