Shima Spain Village in Mie, Japan

As far as theme parks in Japan are concerned, Disneyland Tokyo and Universal Studios Japan are the big hitters that you can’t miss on your visit. But, that doesn’t mean you’ve no other option than to contend with the hordes of people in these parks to get your fix of thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions.

Enter Shima Spain Village; it’s a theme park in Japan’s Mie prefecture that draws heavy inspiration from the vibrant Spanish culture. The best part? Visitors have noted that there are virtually no queues at the park’s rides, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the trip further East of Osaka. Here’s all you need to know about this lesser-known theme park.

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What is Shima Spain Village?

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Located in the Mie prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan, Shima Spain Village is an amusement park themed after Spain. The park first opened in 1994, and it consists of 3 main facilities; the Parque España theme ...