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Tachikawa’s Oni Park does not ease you in. Its centrepiece is a giant red demon head with striped horns, heavy brows and an open mouth that children can run straight into. It is part slide, part monster, part public nightmare in the cutest possible way. From the right angle, it looks like the park has been swallowed by folklore, ready to devour you up.
Officially called Nishiki Second Park, this is one of the more famous parks on the list. It has appeared in pop culture, including scenes connected to manga/dramas: Saint Young Men, Gokusen and Nagi’s Long Vacation. The oni is loud, theatrical and very shootable, especially if you want something with more personality than the usual ‘pretty park’ background.