MV: Tokyo Dome City!

Tokyo Dome City is a leisure complex in central Tokyo consisting of the Tokyo Dome baseball stadium, an amusement park, the LaQua spa, a variety of shops and restaurants and Tokyo Dome Hotel.

The amusement complex used to be known as Korakuen, named after the former baseball stadium, which in turn was named after Koishikawa Korakuen, a nearby Japanese landscape garden

Tokyo Dome, seating 55,000, is the home stadium of the Yomiuri Giants, a professional baseball team. Concerts, festivals and other events are held in the stadium when there are no games. Tokyo Dome, nicknamed "Big Egg", was completed in 1988 and replaced the former Korakuen Stadium.It is the home field of the Yomiuri Giants baseball team, and has also hosted music concerts, basketball, American football and association football games, as well as puroresu (pro-wrestling) matches, mixed martial arts events, kickboxing events, and monster truck races. It is also the location of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame which chronicles the history of baseball in Japan.The Tokyo Dome was developed by Nikken Sekkei and Takenaka Corporation

Near tokyo dome there is Laqua.Opened in 2003, LaQua is a popular relaxation oasis in the center of busy Tokyo, featuring real hot spring pools, saunas, relaxation space and various massage and beauty services. The hot spring water is brought to the surface from a depth of more than one kilometer

In Tokyo Dome there are many attractions that you can try! Many attractions cost 400-1200 yen and some of them are free.Some of the attractions are Big O,Thunder Dolphin,Haunted hause onyrou zashiki.Laser Mission and Wonder Drop! Big O is the first Ferris Wheel Karaoke in the world.Thunder Dolphin is A powerful roller coaster that goes through the walls of LaQua and through the center of Big O, weaving between the buildings in the city center. A ride in the middle of Tokyo that satisfies even the most hardcore roller coaster fans!and then there is Haunted House “ONRYOU ZASHIKI” This haunted house is set in a classic Japanese-style house, which is completely unique to Japan. Therefore, you have to take off your shoes before you step inside. They say that some time ago there was a terrible tragedy involving a couple at the house. And so, to this day their vengeful spirits still reside there and come after you from underneath the floor.

Next there is Laser Mission - Break into the Secret Warehouse.An experience-based attraction where you have to unlock laser security by avoiding the lasers set up to a secret safe!Last but not least they have Wonder Drop!"Let's dive into the water!"At the beginning, it is slow and relaxing... But then you dive into the water from a height of 3 floors! You will be soaking wet from the splash of water, what an exhilarating experience! To those who want to get on the ride but don't want to get wet, you can buy a poncho before getting on the ride.Height restriction: 110 cm (3ft 7in) or taller.For children of ages 5-8 or under 130 cm (4ft 3in) tall, an adult companion is required.ages 5 and upAlso available if it rains!!

Not part of Tokyo Dome City, but located only a short walk from it, Koishikawa Korakuen is a beautiful landscape garden from the early Edo Period that is enjoyable during all four seasons of the year.

Tokyo Dome City is best accessed from Suidobashi Station on the JR Chuo Line (only the yellow local trains stop here) or from Korakuen Station (served by the Marunouchi and Namboku Subway Lines) or the adjacent Kasuga Station (served by the Oedo and Mita Subway Lines).From Tokyo Station8 minutes and 170 yen by Marunouchi Subway Line or 10 minutes and 160 yen by JR Chuo Line with a transfer from the orange rapid service to the yellow local service at Ochanomizu Station.

Thank you for reading this blog1 All informations are from wikipedia and japan guide.com.Pictures are from google! regards Benedict!!