Urayasu

Urayasu (浦安市, Urayasu-shi) is a city located in the far western corner of northern Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

As of April 2012, the city has an estimated population of 163,013 and a population density of 9430 persons per km². The total area is 17.29 km².

Urayasu is best known as the home of the Tokyo Disney Resort, which opened in 1983, and the headquarters of The Oriental Land Company.

Geography

Urayasu is located in the delta of the Edo River. The river runs along the western side of the city and separates it from the Edogawa ward of Tokyo. There are two parts to Urayasu: the original fishing village on Tokyo Bay, and the newer reclaimed land portion that adjoins Tokyo Disneyland. The new landfill area is called "Shin-Urayasu" (New-Urayasu), and has an "American" inspired layout, with a grid-like map of wide streets, large sidewalks, palm trees and parks. The buildings are tall, modern apartments, some having views on Tokyo Bay. Urayasu is one of the most sought after areas in the metropolitan area for young families to live. However, plans are already under way to turn the local school facilities into retirement facilities in the future.