Are you about to visit Legoland Japan with kids in Nagoya?
I wrote about our visit below.
We visited Legoland by train from Nagoya.
We thought Legoland was further out of town, but it only took us about 20 minutes on an express train (Note ; when you leave from Nagoya Station, you don’t take the JR line, there is another line just next to it – within Nagoya Station- called the Aonami line. Thats the one you’ll need.)
As you know from my many Tokyo Disneyland posts we are huge Disney fans so it is always hard to not compare. However, we were shocked that Legoland was much more expensive for us. Especially as our little guy was not a freebie – like he is at the Disney Resorts (well, until he turns 4, I mean. ). However, they are in the middle of building a big aquarium next door and we were told that there will be a joint Legoland/Aquarium admission package available soon – which might take that edge of the prices.
Also, I made the mistake of not booking online first (needs to be more than a week in advance) and then you can get a significant discount. All the ticket pricing details can be found on the Legoland Japan website here.
Unless it is a national holiday or golden week – OR you are only doing a half day here I don’t believe a skip pass is worth the money. We did it recently and there was already hardly any lines and could have been on just as many rides without it.
But the park is very well set up.
We had a spectacular day. It’s so new and clean. Easy to get around.
WHAT TO PACK FOR LEGOLAND NAGOYA
Cash for vending machines
Weather appropriate clothing and suncream (lots of Legoland is outdoors)
Know the height of your children in centimeters ahead of time
My little guy and I struggled with a few rides that were very strict about height restrictions and he just didn’t make the cut. But for most? We were fine.
Here is a full list of all of the rides and their height and weight restrictions were all listed too.
This ‘shoot-em’ type ride was probably my kids (and my husbands’) favourite. As you could shoot water at the baddies but also at other random people just walking by. It was pretty funny. There are other stations for passers-by to shoot at you too.
Just like the smaller indoor Legoland in Tokyo, even the bathrooms are Lego themed.
LEGOLAND JAPAN ATTRACTIONS WITH AGE RESTRICTIONS
Lego City Junior Driving School is for children aged 3-5 years only.
Lego City Driving School is for children aged 6-13 years old only.
Lego Ninjago World’s Lloyd’s Spinjitsu Spinners ride is for children 4 years and older.
The Play Area at Bricktopia (duplo bricks play area) is for children aged 3-5 years only.
The Pharaoh’s Revenge Play Area is for children aged 6-12 only.
Lego City’s Police Building Experience is for children 3 years and older.
Lego City’s The Wharf (big boat obstacle course) for children aged 3-12 years.
Pirate Shores Play Area is for children aged 6-12 years only.
LEGOLAND JAPAN ATTRACTIONS WITH HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Lego City’s Splash Pad – sliders must be over 102 cms tall.
LEGOLAND RIDES & ATTRACTIONS WHERE CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE WITHOUT PARENTS OR GUARDIANS
Lego Factory Tour – as long as they are taller than 100 cm
Lego Ninjago Live- as long as they are taller than 100 cm
Imagination Celebration ride (similar to the teacups) as long as they are taller than 100 cm
Cat Cloud Busters ride – as long as they are taller than 120 cm
Observation Tower – as long as they are taller than 100 cm
Brick Party (carousel) – as long as they are taller than 100 cm
Duplo Express – as long as they are taller than 100 cm
Cargo Space (mini plane ride) – as long as they are taller than 105 cm
Lost Kingdom Adventure ride – as long as they are taller than 130 cm
Beetle Bounce ride – as long as they are taller than 90cm
Submarine Adventure – as long as they are taller than 130cm
Squid Surfer ride – as long as they are taller than 120 cm
Rescue Academy ride – as long as they are taller than 110 cm
Palace Cinemas – as long as they are taller than 100 cm
City Airport ride- as long as they are taller than 100 cm
Coast Guard ride – as long as they are taller than 125cm
The Dragon rollercoaster ride – as long as they are taller than 120cm
The Dragon’s Apprentice rollercoaster ride – as long as they are taller than 105 cm
Merlin’s Flying Machines ride – as long as they are taller than 120cm
Merlin’s Challenge ride – as long as they are taller than 120 cm
Flying Ninjago ride – as long as they are taller than 125cm
Ll0yd’s Spinjitsu Spinners – as long as they are taller than 110cm
Kai’s Sky Masters ride – as long as they are taller than 125cm
Splash Masters ride – as long as they are taller than 120cm
Anchor’s Away ride – as long as they are taller than 105 cm
And the replicas of Japanese cities was truly spectacular. So much detail has gone into every last block.
Also, there are little parts that move and my kids loved running between the inter-active button stations to see what happened.
The playgrounds were also very cool.
There is also a small aquarium section ( probably to help promote their partnership with the Sealife Aquarium nearby.)
And we went on the “Legoland Behind the Scenes Factory Tour” which was cute.
WHERE TO EAT AT LEGOLAND NAGOYA
Irodori (Japanese cuisine)
Japanese food using lots of Nagoya style cooking as well as local ingredients including eel on rice as well as sushi.
