Avg. all-day pass price at Japan’s theme parks tops 5,000 yen as facilities plan hikes

The average price of an all-day pass at theme parks and other leisure facilities in Japan topped 5,000 yen for the first time, while around a quarter of major facilities are set to increase ticket prices in 2026, according to a survey by Teikoku Databank Ltd.The price of an all-day pass, or a so-called “free pass” -- which combines admission with unlimited or multiple rides, popular at theme parks -- rose by an average of 158 yen from the previous year to 5,033 yen ($31) in 2026, the highest level since the survey began in 2022.Ticket prices for general admission also rose, by a record 71…READ FULL ARTICLE