Hirakata Park
FACTSHEET
Location:
Osaka
Size:
159,193 m2
Cost (JPY):
-
Country:
Japan
Type:
Theme Park
Brand:
-
Year Built:
1912
Capacity:
6,579
Adult price (JPY):
1400
Child price (JPY):
0
Capacity / Attendance:*
6 EU/’000 pp
Attendance / Size:*
7 pp/sqm
Size / Capacity:*
24 sqm/EU
LOCATION
TAGS
Osaka
Theme Park
Japan
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ABOUT
Hirakata Park is the oldest amusement park in Osaka, Japan. It opened in 1910, when Kikuningyō-ten, the "Chrysanthemum Figure Exhibition," was held near Keihan Hirakata Station (later renamed Hirakata-kōen Station).
In 1965, a public pool was built, which promoted swimming at Hirakata Park. In 1972, an ice rink was built to increase the park's attendance during the winter months. In 1988, the “Red Falcon" roller-coaster was built, followed by the construction of a Ferris wheel in 1991.
Around 2000, Hirakata Park was affected by the general decline of the industry, resulting in the closure of many amusement parks in the Kinki region. This was caused by the aging population, and also competition from Universal Studios Japan that was built in Osaka in 2001. Despite having debt, Hirakata Park managed to remain open. In April 2009, the park started using popular figures as promotion ambassadors under the name "Hirapā Nīsan". The following years, Hirakata Park grew in popularity and paid off its debt.