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The original was posted on /r/japantravel by /u/ScannerToScan on 2025-10-08 05:21:54+00:00.

I am visiting Hirakata Park (ひらかたパーク) today and just wanted to share — it’s such an unexpected little gem. It’s a small local theme park between Osaka and Kyoto (right off the Keihan Line), and it honestly feels like time stopped there around the early 2000s — in a good way.

Its Wednesday and the place is almost empty. No lines, no crowds, just me hopping from ride to ride. The park’s a bit run-down in parts, but it has this really nostalgic, cozy atmosphere — old-school music, polite staff, and families wandering around without any rush.

The wooden coaster “Elf” and the Red Falcon are surprisingly fun, and the Ferris wheel gives a great view of Osaka. Definitely not Universal Studios Japan, but if you want something more relaxed and local, this place has real soul.

Tickets were kinda cheap too (entry ¥2,000 + unlimited ride pass ¥3,400). If you’re in Kansai and want a low-key day away from crowds, it’s worth the trip.

Anyone else been recently? Curious if it’s always this quiet or if I just got lucky midweek.