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Enjoy the mini Ferris wheel and carousel at the small amusement park within the zoo

About this spot

A small amusement park within Omori-yama Zoo where admission with just the zoo ticket is a treat for families with children, and you can buy ride tickets individually at a relaxed pace. Centered around gentle rides suitable for young children like a mini Ferris wheel, carousel, and mini train, it's perfect for a first amusement park experience. Unlike large theme parks, there are few lines, allowing children to play at their own pace. The Ferris wheel offers views of the greenery-draped zoo and Akita's streetscape below, providing adults a relaxing respite as well. Being able to shuttle between animal viewing and amusement park rides with a single admission ticket makes it possible to fulfill that greedy wish: "I want to see animals AND ride rides!"—a rare, zoo-combined amusement park in the Tohoku region.

Tips

Entry is included with the zoo ticket; individual ride tickets are needed for each attraction. Purchasing a ticket book offers modest savings. Check the signage on-site for height and age restrictions on rides. Winter operations close due to snow accumulation. The park has picnic areas for spreading out lunch and has shops on-site.