How to Get to Sanrio Puroland From Shinjuku
From Shinjuku, take the Keio Line to Keio Tama Center (about 30 minutes, ¥360) and walk 5 minutes. Which train to board, the Chofu split to watch for, the Odakyu option, and the walk from the gates.
Practical guides to Sanrio Puroland, the Whisper of the Heart walk and day trips in Tama, Tokyo.
Thirty minutes from Shinjuku. How to get there, what to book, and how to fill the hours around your visit, with facts checked against official sources.
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Sanrio Puroland Tickets: Prices, How to Buy and What to Check
Puroland prices change by date and you need a free visit reservation as well as a ticket. Here is how the price calendar works, where to buy, and which ticket suits an overseas visitor.
Things to Do Near Sanrio Puroland: A Local Guide
What to do around Sanrio Puroland at Tama Center: a free archaeology museum, a renovated park, a mall with restaurants, a hot-spring bath and a monorail to Tama Zoo, with walking times.
Sanrio Puroland
See all (15) ›Tickets, getting there, where to eat and stay, and how to spend the hours before and after your visit.
Sanrio Puroland From Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Haneda Airport
Routes to Sanrio Puroland from Tokyo Station (via Shinjuku, about 1h10), Shibuya (Inokashira Line + Keio, ¥360) and Haneda Airport (direct airport bus, ¥2,000), with the timetable gaps to plan around.
Sanrio Puroland for Adults: Is It Worth Visiting?
Puroland is worth it for adults who come for the shows, the parade and character meetings, not thrill rides. What adults actually do there, shows that work without Japanese, and how to keep costs down.
A Half Day at Sanrio Puroland and Nearby Tama
Two half-day plans for Sanrio Puroland: a morning plan from opening and an afternoon plan with the cheaper 14:00 Afternoon Passport, plus timings from Shinjuku.
Seiseki and Ghibli Walks
See all (7) ›The Whisper of the Heart town: walking routes, slopes and stairs, cafes, and how to get there from Shinjuku.
Seiseki Sakuragaoka: A Local Guide to Whisper of the Heart
What you can actually see in Seiseki-sakuragaoka, the town that served as a model for Whisper of the Heart: the Youth Post, Irohazaka, Konpira Shrine and the roundabout, plus how long to allow and how to visit respectfully.
Whisper of the Heart Walking Route and Map
A step-by-step walking route from Seiseki-sakuragaoka Station's West Exit over the Otakuri River, up Irohazaka past Konpira Shrine and Tenshudai to the Sakuragaoka roundabout, with stamp spots and options for getting back.
How to Get to Seiseki Sakuragaoka From Shinjuku
Take the Keio Line from Shinjuku straight to Seiseki-sakuragaoka (KO27): no transfers, ¥360 by ticket or ¥356 by IC card. Which train to board, which one to avoid, and which exit to use.
Tama Day Trips
See all (6) ›Half-day and one-day plans around Tama City, from parks and the zoo to seasonal events.
Things to Do in Tama City, Tokyo
What Tama City is actually good for: Sanrio Puroland, the Whisper of the Heart town of Seiseki Sakuragaoka, free museums, parks and seasonal events, grouped by area.
Rainy Day in Tokyo: Puroland and Indoor Options in Tama
Puroland is fully indoors once you're inside, and Tama Center has malls, a cinema and a local history museum nearby. How to plan a rainy day there, and what to postpone.
A One-Day Trip to Tama From Central Tokyo
Three realistic one-day plans for Tama from Shinjuku: Puroland and Tama Center, Seiseki Sakuragaoka plus Puroland, or Tama Center with Tama Zoo by monorail.
Travel Planning
See all (5) ›Stations, train passes, luggage, mobile data and where to base yourself along the Keio Line.
Shinjuku Hotels With a Direct Train to Puroland
Which Shinjuku hotels make a Sanrio Puroland day easiest: walking times to the Keio Line, fares to Tama Center, and what changed in Shinjuku in 2026.
Where to Stay Along the Keio Line for Seiseki and Puroland
Fuchu, Takahatafudo, Hachioji, Tama Center or Hashimoto? How the Keio Line and Tama Monorail connect Seiseki Sakuragaoka and Puroland, and which hotels sit next to the stations.
Travel Prep for a Tama Trip: IC Cards, Mobile Data and Luggage
What to sort out before a day in Tama: which tourist IC card to get, where to leave bags at Tama Center and Puroland, how to forward luggage, and a short note on mobile data.
PokéPark KANTO
See all (10) ›The outdoor Pokémon park inside Yomiuriland: tickets, age limits, the official app, shows and how to get there.
PokéPark KANTO Tickets: Ace Trainer's, Trainer's and Town Passes Compared
PokéPark KANTO has three passes, all bought in advance and all with Yomiuriland entry. What each covers, prices, the Forest age limit, and how to buy from abroad.
How to Get to PokéPark KANTO From Shinjuku
Keio Line from Shinjuku to Keio-Yomiuri-Land (¥320, about 35 min), then the Sky Shuttle gondola. Which trains stop there, the Chofu change, and the bus backup.
PokéPark KANTO With Kids Under 5: Age Limits, Strollers and What to Do
Kids under 5 can't enter the Pokémon Forest, even if carried. What toddlers can do in Sedge Town, which pass each family member needs, strollers and baby care.
Mt. Takao
See all (10) ›A day on Mt. Takao from Shinjuku: trails, the cable car and lift, the temple, autumn leaves, food and the hot spring.
Mt. Takao Day Trip From Shinjuku: Trains and Which Ticket to Buy
Mt. Takao is about an hour from Shinjuku on the Keio Line. Which ticket to buy (Takaosan Kippu, day pass, onsen ticket or visitor set), the weekend reserved-seat train, and a realistic day plan.
Mt. Takao Trails Compared: Trail 1, Trail 6 and the Inariyama Course
Distance, time, difficulty and toilets for Mt. Takao's three main trails from the official trail map, what each one is like underfoot, and which to walk up or down.
Mt. Takao Cable Car and Chairlift: Fares, Times and Queues
Takao cable car and chairlift fares (¥490 one way), first and last runs by month, child and lift age rules, the new IC card gates from November 2026, and how to avoid the queues.
Tokyo Racecourse (Fuchu)
See all (10) ›Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu: how to visit, betting in English, big race days, kids’ areas and the town around it.
Tokyo Racecourse for First-Timers: Getting There, Entry and Where to Go
Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu is about 22 minutes from Shinjuku by Keio. Entry is ¥200 on most race days and free under 15. How to get in, what to see, and the big-race days that need advance tickets.
Tokyo Racecourse With Kids: Free Play Areas and Family Facilities
Under-15s get into Tokyo Racecourse free, and the infield kids' garden, fountain park and horse events cost nothing extra (the mini bullet train is out of service for now). Times, baby rooms and the rules for families.
How to Place a Bet at Tokyo Racecourse (in English)
How betting works at Tokyo Racecourse: the ¥100 minimum, the age-20 rule, the ten bet types, English guides at the information desk, the SMAPPY QR option and how payouts work.