Kasai Rinkai Park

In short

Kasai Rinkai Park is an expansive metropolitan park facing Tokyo Bay. It was established around the theme of the interaction between greenery, water, and people, and is divided into five zones. The park features attractions such as the Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel, Tokyo Sea Life Park, and a bird sanctuary, and is also connected to Kasai Marine Park across Kasai Nagisa Bridge.

• ​Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel​​: Standing 117 meters tall, this is one of the largest Ferris wheels in Japan. On clear days, visitors can view Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and even Mount Fuji in the distance.
• ​Crystal View​​: A glass-walled observatory and rest house designed by architect Taniguchi Yoshio. It offers views overlooking Tokyo Bay.
• ​Bird Sanctuary​​: Featuring the freshwater "Kami-no-ike" (Upper Pond) and the brackish "Shimo-no-ike" (Lower Pond), visitors can observe wild birds from the observation shelters and windows.

History and Highlights

​Kasai Rinkai Park​ is an expansive metropolitan park facing Tokyo Bay. It was established around the theme of the interaction between greenery, water, and people, and is arranged into five zones.

The land here was reclaimed off the coast of Kasai. Park development was initiated in January 1985 as part of the Kasai Offshore Development Land Readjustment Project, and the park opened on June 1, 1989. At that time, only a portion measuring approximately 38 hectares opened to the public. Subsequently, the bird sanctuary zone was completed in 1994, the "Crystal View" observatory rest house opened in 1995, and the Ferris wheel opened in 2001.

Today, the park's open area spans approximately 816,000 square meters. Many years after reclamation, the greenery across the park's planted areas has flourished. Many wild birds now visit the bird sanctuary.

Extending from the front of the JR Keiyo Line station to the seashore are open plazas, lawns, the aquarium, and ponds for wild birds. Crossing Kasai Nagisa Bridge just before the sea brings you to Kasai Marine Park, which is registered as a Ramsar Wetland.

Highlights for Viewing and Experiences

• ​Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel​​: Standing 117 meters tall with a wheel diameter of 111 meters, it is one of Japan's largest Ferris wheels. During the 17-minute ride in the air on clear days, you can see Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, the Umihotaru parking area, and Mount Fuji in the distance. At night, it is illuminated with full-color LEDs, allowing you to enjoy the night views of the city center.
• ​Observatory Rest House "Crystal View"​​: A glass-walled building designed by architect Taniguchi Yoshio. It has a width of about 75 meters. From the second-floor observation terrace, visitors can see the park plaza, Tokyo Bay, and the Boso Peninsula in the distance.
• ​Bird Sanctuary​​: Inside the central Bird Sanctuary Watching Center, visitors can see videos and exhibitions about birds. The park features the freshwater "Kami-no-ike" (Upper Pond) and the brackish "Shimo-no-ike" (Lower Pond), where wild birds can be observed from the observation huts and windows. Both ponds are off-limits restricted areas, serving as wildlife sanctuaries in the same way as Higashi-nagisa in Kasai Marine Park.

Tips for Exploring

The park is a 1-minute walk from Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station on the JR Keiyo Line. After passing the station plaza and fountain, a promenade leading toward the sea opens up before you.

The large Ferris wheel is situated on a gently sloped lawn plaza. In summer, visitors can also enjoy a spacious sunflower garden. Walking to the waterfront observation plaza brings you to Crystal View sitting atop a hill. Crossing Kasai Nagisa Bridge beyond that takes you to Nishi-nagisa in Kasai Marine Park.

Because the park is vast, taking the "Park Train" that travels within the grounds is also recommended. After taking in views of Tokyo Bay, consider extending your walk toward the bird sanctuary or aquarium.