Kaiketsu Yancha Maru 2: Karakuri Land

Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 2: Karakuri Land (“The Wonderful Yanchamaru 2: Karakuri Land”, where karakuri is a traditional Japanese wind-up doll) is a Japanese action side-scrolling game set as a sequel to Kaiketsu Yanchamaru (Kid Niki: Radical Ninja in the US) released for the Nintendo Entertainment System on August 30th, 1991, published and developed by Irem Corp.
Taking place in a fantasy theme park named Karakuri Land, lead character Yanchamaru battles his way through various themed levels to rescue the princess who has since been missing after visiting the theme park upon its arrival. Combat consists of striking enemies with Yanchamaru’s sword and collecting bonus items that increase the player’s score and Yanchamaru’s abilities.