Tokyo One Piece Tower
Indoor One Piece theme park inside Tokyo Tower.
Eiichiro Oda · via Wikipedia: Tokyo One Piece Tower · Fair use
Tokyo One Piece Tower was an indoor theme park dedicated to the Japanese manga series One Piece. It opened on March 13, 2015, inside Tokyo Tower and closed permanently on July 31, 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its management. The park was themed as Tongari Island in the New World, where the Straw Hat Crew created games and attractions for fans.
Quick Facts
- Location
- 4-2-8, Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo
- Operator
- Amusequest Tokyo Tower LLP
- Opening Date
- March 13, 2015
- Theme
- One Piece
- Closing Date
- July 31, 2020
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Lore & Background
The park was conceived as Tongari Island, a location in the One Piece world's New World. After the Straw Hat Crew landed there, they supposedly created games and attractions with the islanders. The island's leader was Tongari Den Den Mushi, who appeared as a guide in attractions and on the website. The name 'Tongari' means 'pointed' or 'sharp' in Japanese, referring to the shape of Tokyo Tower. After its initial opening, the park underwent a partial renovation and reopened on June 18, 2016.
Reader's Guide
Tokyo One Piece Tower offered a range of attractions based on the Straw Hat Crew, including interactive games, walkthrough exhibits, and live shows. Notable attractions included Luffy's Endless Adventure, a walkthrough following the protagonist's history; Zoro's Soul of Edge, a sword-slashing game; and Nami's Casino House, a betting game using the series' currency. The park also featured themed shops like Tongari Store and restaurants such as Sanji's Oresama Restaurant, which offered buffet and a la carte dining. Its significance lies in providing an immersive experience for One Piece fans within Tokyo Tower, though its closure in 2020 marked the end of a major fan destination due to pandemic-related challenges.
Did You Know?
- The park was themed as Tongari Island, with 'Tongari' meaning 'pointed' in Japanese, referencing Tokyo Tower's shape.
- It ranked 7th in TripAdvisor's 2016 Traveler's Choice Top 10 Amusement Parks in Japan.
- The park closed permanently on July 31, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on its management.
- One attraction, Robin's Finding Poneglyph, involved players using a Transponder Snail to find hidden characters throughout the park.
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