Tokyo Joypolis

It was around 3:45pm on a Saturday when my husband, our friends, and I visited after playing go-karts nearby. We had some free time before our BBQ dinner, so we decided to stop by and explore a bit. We purchased the entry tickets for ¥1,500 each, as we didn’t plan to spend the whole day here. We then decided to try the ISSEN laser shooting game. However, we were not informed that this particular game required an additional top-up at another counter, which cost ¥900 per person. So, for anyone planning to come for a short visit, be aware that the entry fee does not include access to all attractions. We waited around 40 minutes for our turn. The instructions and process were clear and well organized. When it was finally our turn, a group of 12 people was brought in at a time. After a short storyline and introduction, we put on the vests and were given laser guns. We went through a short practice round and then entered the main game room. The setup looked promising, but the actual gameplay was extremely brief, barely one minute. Most of us were still hiding or aiming when suddenly everyone “got shot” at the same time without warning, and the guns just stopped working. The game ended abruptly, leaving us confused and disappointed. It felt like we spent more time walking through rooms and listening to the storyline than actually playing. Considering the entry fee and the extra charge for this attraction, we felt it was not worth the price. It was unfortunately a disappointing experience, and we wouldn’t recommend it.

As a parent wanting to bring lots of joy and fun to my 8-year-old child, I have to admit that the place left me a bit disappointed. The number and quality of available attractions definitely don't match the high ticket price. There was surprisingly little Sonic in what's supposed to be a Sonic-themed center—and that was the main reason we chose this place. Sure, the interactive attractions did make my child happy, but overall, I still feel it's not quite worth the cost. Cons: Most of the attractions are only in Japanese, which can make it hard to fully understand the storyline—especially in simulators or story-based games. During peak hours, wait times for certain attractions can be long, which affects the overall experience. Even with an all-access pass, not everything was actually included—Sonic Carnival, for example, required buying extra (and quite pricey) coins. I recommend checking the attraction height requirements in advance—everything is clearly explained on the official website. To sum up: in our opinion, it’s fun for a maximum of 4 hours, assuming you manage to avoid long lines. Although our child did enjoy it for a while, they got bored relatively quickly, as there weren’t as many attractions as it might seem at first glance.

Good activity for on a rainy day or when it's just too hot outside. Most of the rides are story based and in Japanese but nevertheless very fun. There's a lot of one-room rides where you look at a curved screen and the car moves around on the place. Be careful here if you easily get motion sickness. There's also a lot of prize games in this building. You have a lot of options on what kind of admission ticket you want. One option is to pay a fee of about 1500¥ just to get inside and then you pay for each ride seperate (between 700-900¥), if you come early on the day and want a full admission you pack ~5800¥ and if you enter Joypolis only after 3pm it's 4800¥. Overall we had a great time there and my head is still spinning! ;D

Good fun for adults and kids/teens. Went with my 11yo boy and 13yo girl - great bonding session. Didn't get a chance to 'gamble' with the claw machines because i ran out of cash and my Wechat pay wasn't set up. Be prepared to spend at least 4hrs there - 5-6hrs will be perfect.