Toei Kyoto Studio Park in Kyoto’s Uzumasa district will reopen as Uzumasa Kyoto Village on March 28, 2026, marking the first phase of a full-scale renovation to coincide with the park’s 50th anniversary.
The relaunch will transform the park into an immersive Edo period town for adult visitors, with a focus on experiencing the daily life, culture, and cuisine of historical Kyoto. Night-time operations will also be introduced, extending visiting hours and enhancing Kyoto’s evening tourism.
The park will offer an immersive Edo-period town experience, new dining and retail options, and evening operations for visitors
The renewed park will feature an authentic Edo streetscape created by the Toei Kyoto Studio Art Team, known for classics such as The Legend & Butterfly and Ōoku: The Inner Chambers. Visitors can enjoy dynamic performances, hands-on cultural programmes including tea ceremony and Noh theatre, ninja-themed attractions, and kimono rentals for a fully immersive experience.
Food offerings will include 10 new dining venues serving Kyoto specialties, ranging from sushi and yakitori to craft beer and traditional confectionery. Three new retail stores will offer exclusive Japanese-themed items.
Uzumasa Kyoto Village remains easily accessible, located a five-minute walk from JR Uzumasa Station and within short travel times from major cities such as Osaka, Hiroshima, and Tokyo. Admission prices are set at 2,800 yen (US$19) for adults, 1,800 yen for junior and senior high school students, and 1,600 yen for children aged three and above, with prices subject to change post-renewal.
The redevelopment will roll out in three phases, with Phase 2 scheduled for spring 2027, including additional dining and retail establishments and the Yūkaku Zone historical entertainment district. Phase 3, in spring 2028, will see the opening of the traditional-style Nakamuraza theatre and a planned bathing facility.
Uzumasa Kyoto Village, originally opened in 1975, is Japan’s only theme park where visitors can observe the filming of jidaigeki period dramas, offering a combination of studio sets, cultural experiences, and seasonal events.
AloJapan.com