Toshimaen Amusement Park
On sunday we went to Toshimaen Amusement park. We decided to warm up and go on the Flume Ride. It was a log water ride with a small dip at the end. It was actually kind of fun and had a decent dip at the end for a small water ride.
0.5/5 thrill-o-meter
We then decided to be brave and ride what seemed to be the flagship ride of the park which was called the Cyclone. Unfortunately the dips were too low and the coaster was too slow. There was a cool part where we went into a pitch black tunnel for a few seconds and could not see anything.
2/5 thrill-o-meter
Next was the Flying Pirate. It is one of those big boats that swing up and down. It is quite a popular ride at most amusement parks.
1.5/5 thrill-o-meter
Across from the Flying Pirate was a yellow roller coaster called the Corkscrew that goes sideways and upside down. It had potential to be a great ride but it was over way too quickly. It was an anti-climax. Kind of like when you…. never mind…
2/5 thrill-o-meter
The ghost house was ridiculously bad. Nothing more to say -_-
0/5 thrill-o-meter
Meanwhile, two kids broke into the zoo, stole a panda and went on a rampage!!
The flying swings ride was actually quite soothing. I don’t think I have been on one of those since I was really little 
1.5/5 thrill-o-meter
All in all it was a fun day. The queues were short, it was close to home and the environment was pleasant. However, for an action junkie such as myself it has left me itching for more. It is golden week in 2 weeks time. Anybody up for going to Fujikyuu Highlands and riding some real rollercoasters ? 
Tags: Amusement Park, Japan, Photos, Social
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April 20th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I want such a panda
I would ride it around the city all day every day! 
April 20th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
昨日はがんばった。。。
April 21st, 2009 at 9:15 am
@Michael Flux
Try Amazon Japan lol?
@Poyu
Yes you did. Good Job !
April 21st, 2009 at 9:23 am
@Prometheus
http://www.amazon.co.jp/アイコ-ジャンプスーツ・パンダ（大人サイズ）/dp/B000W7FCOU/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1240273228&sr=8-16
Thats the closest they have… I guess I wouldn’t mind giving her a ride… -_^
April 21st, 2009 at 9:27 am
@Michael Flux
LOLLOL
April 21st, 2009 at 9:55 pm
this looks like soooo much fun
.. & i’ve always had a “thing” for photography, i got serious about two years ago. improvment comes from practise, experiment, learn, practise, experiment & learn)
really like the action shots(!)
(replying to your comment: the tv show is american dad
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:22 am
omg panda thieves!
April 22nd, 2009 at 6:18 pm
@chloe
hehe yeah it was fun. if you give me your camera I can take better action shots
@Jamaipanese
Kids nowadays huh -_-
April 22nd, 2009 at 8:52 pm
this is what i call a cool panda ride.
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
@liferamblings
Hehe are you refering to the panda in photo or amazon
June 28th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
the tv show American Dad is actually great.-”"