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I Spent a Day in Japan's BIGGEST British Theme Park
I Spent a Day in Japan's BIGGEST British Theme Park
Explore a surprisingly authentic British theme park near Mount Fuji, complete with Tudor architecture, a working railway, and a pub, offering a unique backdrop for a 'not in Japan' photo challenge.
1 plan · 5 places
Plan · 5 places · Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Mount Fuji Views and a British Escape
“The creator's journey around Mount Fuji, attempting to catch a glimpse of the elusive peak, stopping at scenic viewpoints and a unique alpine-style FamilyMart, before ending the day at a British theme park for a 'not in Japan' photo challenge.”
1Mount FujiMountain peak · Fujinomiya4.6 (13,532)Mount Fuji, Kitayama, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0112, JapanCreator's voice
2Lake KawaguchikoLake · Fujikawaguchiko4.6 (3,651)Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, JapanCreator's voice
3Chureito PagodaMemorial · Fujiyoshida4.7ClosedChureito Pagoda, 2-chome-4-1 Asama, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0011, JapanCreator's voice
4FamilyMart (Alpine Style)Convenience store · Shizuoka2.5 (34)ClosedFamilyMart, 静岡パルシェ食彩館 49-1 Kuroganecho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, 420-0851, Japan
5Shizenji Park (British Theme Park)Theme park · Izu3.8Open · until 5 PMShuzenji Niji-no-Sato, 4279-3 Shuzenji, Izu, Shizuoka 410-2416, Japan- Tudor-era architecture — The park features architecture reminiscent of the Tudor era, similar to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. It contributes to the authentic British village feel.
- Working train station and railway — The park boasts a functional train station with a small train, adding to the immersive British experience. The 15-inch gauge railway was built by a British company.
- Double-decker bus — A classic red double-decker bus, a quintessential British icon, is present in the park. It serves as a perfect prop for photos that look like they're not in Japan.
- Vintage bus/truck — A vintage 1920s/1930s style form of transport, possibly a bus or truck, which the creator used for a selfie. It adds to the old-world British charm of the park.
- UK Margaret pub — A pub within the theme park named 'UK Margaret', which the creator humorously describes as sounding like an 'abrasive British grandmother' but is 'the pub the UK deserves'.
- Humpty Dumpty statue — A statue of Humpty Dumpty, which the creator found 'sinister' and 'horrifying', contrasting with the friendly character from childhood stories.
- Fish flip-flops — A unique gift from the park manager: sandals shaped like fish. The creator found them 'genius' and declared they made his day 'at least 25 percent better'.
- 'I'm not fat' t-shirt — Another gift from the park manager, a t-shirt with the phrase 'I'm not fat' in Japanese. The creator was ecstatic, calling it 'the best day of my life' and a shirt that 'speaks to me'.
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