Researched guide · Checked on Oct 20, 2026
Ride a Ferris wheel over Tokyo Bay, walk to the sea and watch birds, all in one free park. Kasai Rinkai Park is a huge seaside park right next to Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station, with lawns, woods, a bird sanctuary, a glass-walled observation rest house and Tokyo Sea Life Park aquarium. It makes an easy half-day trip from central Tokyo or Tokyo Disney Resort.
Quick answer
Admission: free, open at all times. The aquarium and Ferris wheel charge fees.
Getting there: about 1 minute on foot from Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station (JR Keiyo Line).
Closed days: many park facilities close on Wednesdays (see below).
About the park
The park opened on June 1, 1989 on reclaimed land facing Tokyo Bay, and covers about 816,000 m². The bird sanctuary opened in 1994, the Crystal View rest house in 1995 and the Ferris wheel in 2001. It is next to Kasai Kaihin Park, another seaside park.
What to see
- Crystal View: a glass observation rest house. Free, 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30).
- Bird sanctuary (Watching Center): free, 9:15–16:30.
- Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel: check opening hours and prices with the operator.
- Tokyo Sea Life Park: the aquarium is preparing for a renewal planned for 2028, and some exhibits are closing. Check its official website before you go.
- BBQ area and wide lawns for picnics. Seasonal flowers include plum and cherry blossoms.
Closed days
Several park facilities close every Wednesday (when Wednesday is a national holiday or October 1, they close the next day instead). The service center and facilities also close over the New Year holidays. Each facility has its own hours, so check with them directly.
How to get there
| From | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station | JR Keiyo Line, then walk | About 1 min |
| Nishi-Kasai or Kasai Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line) | Toei Bus to Kasai Rinkai Koen | About 20 min |
| Odaiba Seaside Park | Tokyo Mizube Line water bus | About 50 min |
The park has paid parking, but it fills up on busy holidays, so use public transport. The JR Keiyo Line also stops at Maihama for Tokyo Disney Resort.
FAQ
Is Kasai Rinkai Park free?
Yes. The park is free and always open. The aquarium and Ferris wheel charge fees.
How do I get to Kasai Rinkai Park?
Take the JR Keiyo Line to Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station. The park is about 1 minute away.
Is the aquarium open?
Tokyo Sea Life Park is preparing for a renewal planned for 2028, and some exhibits are closing. Check its official website for the latest information.
Is it closed on Wednesdays?
Many park facilities close on Wednesdays. The park grounds themselves are always open.
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Sources
Park information, facilities and access come from the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association. Aquarium information comes from Tokyo Zoo Net (checked October 20, 2026). Please check before you go.
