A friend invited me to Japan's most famous land mark - the
Fuji Mountain with the plan to proceed to Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park,
located at the base of the legendary mountain. What a wonderful day it was to
set foot next to the magnificent Mt. Fuji, so close by, a nature's beauty
alongside. I am mesmerized by the exquisiteness of it, quietly spreading the
softness of cool weather. It was as if the day stood still, like the FuJi San,
always there day and night. From a distance, the tip of Mt. Fuji was misted up
by white cloud so thick, making it look like a flat top. It's a combination of
blue, green and white. The feeling of peace, of loveliness and eternity settled
in my heart whenever I am in awe of how majestic mountains can be, wishing to
stay there forever. It took a while before the tip appeared, showing the
height, almost reaching the sky from where I stand. As everyone was eager to
check out the amusement park below, the time to admire the beauty of nature end
up so short and wish there's enough time to stay a little longer. If I can't
climb the Mt. Fuji today, why not enjoy the scene from a distance and have fun
with the rides?
One can purchase a ticket for admission only. You can then
roam around and wonder how the rides feel in your entire life. Will you be able
to challenge yourself to try any of them or will it be a wishful thinking
forever? Would I at least try a few of the rides or be the spectator of
thrills, my mind struggles as we approach the ticket section. We end up getting
a day's pass for 5200 yen, includes entrance fee and unlimited rides. We're
here, why not make the most of the day? The best part of it is to get a better
view of the majestic Mt. Fuji riding the Fujiyama, as it goes up, capture the
breathtaking Mt. Fuji as most people who had been here claimed. I'd like to
experience it myself and be able to say "It's amazing"!
There are numerous rides to choose from “Guinness-level”
attractions, including Eejanaika - boasted as the highest total number of
roller coaster spins in the world. The park strives to be at the forefront of
theme park entertainment, and is constantly opening new rides and attractions,
including the new Guinness World Record breaking roller coaster approximately
every five years.
You will enjoy the different rides of your life with
Fujiyama, Dodonpa, Pizzala, Red Tower, to name a few and the Super Scary
Labyrinth of Fear 4.0. Several times I have conquered my fears by riding the
Pizzala, the Red Tower and the very high Takabisha roller coaster so many times
that day. I love those rides. For the children, they offer Thomas Land for a
variety of rides fit for children and adults who fear the heights, very family
oriented indeed. Since we don't have any children with us that day, we opted
for those that make your heart skip a beat. We were all gearing for excitement
and thrill of a lifetime. Famous for its thrilling, record holding roller
coasters and elaborate, anime themed rides and attractions, Fujikyu, here we
come.
Fuji-Q Highland is perfect for children, youths, adults and
family, somewhat like Disneyland, the happiest place on earth, the Japanese way.
It is a fun place to be. It also has an ice-skating rink that opens during
winter and attracts many skaters. An amusement park indeed, fit for everyone -
thrill, fear and fun - wrapped in one.
At the entrance you'll passed by La Ville de Gaspar et Lisa -
a taste of France - Little French Village, a French cafe that offers other
services besides food and beverages.
With its four major roller coasters, we went crazy what to
ride first. Fujiyama, the park's centerpiece attraction, was opened in 1996, I
learned from a local who was standing in line before us. You know, this is a
good way to make friends too. It is considered the world's tallest and fastest
roller coaster and it continues to rank among the best coasters in the world.
Dodonpa is the parks' speediest coaster and the world record holder for fastest
acceleration. Take note, the world record holder for fastest. I cannot even
imagine what it feels like. I am starting to feel the tension. It opened in
2011 according to the Japanese student who was with us that time. Then, there's
Eejanaika, called the "4th dimension" roller coaster with seats
rotating within the car, a double twist, has the most inversions of any roller
coaster and was built 2006. Finally, Takabisha, built in 2011, is the steepest
roller coaster in the world.
The park also has several large scale entertainment
attractions, many of which are based on popular anime series. Gundam Crisis and
Evangelion World are immersive displays of their respective robot suit themed
anime and include life-sized models of the robots and characters. There are
also three maze attractions: the Ultimate Horror Labyrinth or Haunted Hotel
which is popular because the line was long, one of the world's major and scariest
haunted attractions; Ultimate Fort, a prison escape themed puzzle maze that
will make you feel like a real prisoner; and Kassen Sengoku Basara, a warring
states period themed attraction.
In addition to those major rides and attractions, the park also
offers a host of amusement park varieties accommodating families like tea cup,
frisbee, log flume, pirate ship and drop tower type rides. It also offers the
traditional rides such as a ferris wheel, carousel and sky swings for moderate
riders. Of course, seasonal attractions, such as ice skating rink are also open
at certain time. Restaurants, rest areas, souvenir shops and carnival games are
spread out around the park for convenience.
For the Children
A number of elaborate anime-themed attractions for kids such
as the Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro haunted house, Hamutaro rides that includes a kid
sized roller coaster, pirate ship, Kaiketsu Zorori Land, and the Loony Toons
themed Cartoon Lagoon. Another popular kid-themed area is Thomas Land, a train
themed zone which is based on the British Thomas the Tank Engine books and
television series. This area is aimed at young children, and features child
friendly rides and attractions including the Thomas and Percy Train Ride, the
Thomas Land 3D Theater, and a variety of small rides and other kid related
activities.
Just outside the park a few steps from its main entrance
stands the Highland Resort Hotel and Spa, an affiliated hotel that offers nice
views of Mount Fuji and easy access to Fuji-Q Highland and its surrounding
attractions. Hotel guests enjoy perks such as early entrance to the theme park
and free entry to the Fujiyama Museum and Fujiyama Onsen.
The Fujiyama Museum is an art museum displaying a wide
variety of paintings and other illustrations of Mount Fuji. The museum is
located on the Fuji-Q Highland park grounds and is free to enter for park
attendees that have unlimited ride tickets. Those who only wish to visit the
museum and not the amusement park can enter via the Highland Resort Hotel and
Spa outside of the park grounds.
Also nearby just outside the park is the Fujiyama Onsen, a
modern hot spring facility next to the Fuji-Q Highland Resort. The bath house
features nice, traditionally styled wooden baths and offers both indoor and
outdoor baths segregated by gender. Unfortunately, Fujiyama Onsen does not have
views of Mount Fuji from its baths, but the mountain can be seen from the
facility's restaurant.
Option 1 (recommended): 1 day free pass ticket, adults
¥5,200. This option gives entrance to the park and unlimited access to the
rides.
Option 2: Entrance ticket, adults ¥1,400 + cost of
individual rides and attractions. This is best if you are only there for a
couple of rides or just to watch your friends.
There's a different price on children, adults, seniors and students.
If you need a fast pass, there is extra fee for that, around 1000 yen, maybe? It's
not free according to a friend who went there before us. Be aware that at
times, you may have to wait in line for two hours for the popular rides and
during holidays or summer season where all the students are looking forward to
enjoy the summer before school starts again.
We had fun till it was dark.
--------To reach Fujikyu, we passed by Japan's most famous natural
land mark - the Fuji Mountain, then we enjoyed the rides at Fuji-Q Highland
Amusement Park. Several times I have conquered my fears by riding the Pizzala,
the Red Tower and the very high Takabisha roller coaster. I love those rides.
The majestic My. Fuji from a distance. Closer take of
Mt.Fuji
leaving the village quite late at night.
Its top was never completely visible during our visit due to
thick clouds. Then the clouds moved away as we get closer, exposing the tip of
this majestic mountain, famous for its height. Bare from thick clouds surrounding
earlier, Mt. Fuji stood grand.
The clouds concealing the mountain at the base from afar.
Entering Fujikyu parking lot.
Fujikyu is an amusement park not only meant for children but
daring young and adults. It is located at the foot od Mt. Fuji where one can
get a better viewof its majestic when one dares to ride those highly thrilling
roller coasters.
We have to pass by La Ville de Gaspar et Lisa
A taste of France
Little French Village
A carousel inside Thomasland
Miniature Eiffel Tower
A French Cafe, offering several services besides food and
beverages
Fun rides for children
Pizza ride - tondomina, sits 50 in a pizza like ride, tossed
and swirled by pizza in the air.
Red Tower
Nagashimasuka
Takabisha
Fuji-Q lookied like it was already Christmas during night
time with all the lights wrapping the trees.
Fuji-Q highland is located next to the Kawaguchiko I.C.
along the Chuo Expressway. There are numerous “Guiness-level” attractions,
including “eejanaika,” the roller coasting boasting the highest total number of
spins in the world, “FUJIYAMA” “DODONPA,” and “Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear
4.0.”
There are also popular character theme-parks such as “THOMAS
LAND.” Fuji-Q Highland is bound to amuse all ranges of visitors, from youths to
families. Ice-skating link opens during winter and attracts many skaters.
An amusement park, located on the foot of Mt. Fuji, is
brimming with Guinness-worthy thrill rides.
Features “Eejyanaika”, the ride which entered the Guinness
Book of Records, as well as “Dodonpa”, and “Fujiyama”.
Family-oriented places are, “Thomas Land”, the theme park of
“Thomas & Friends” and “Rika-chan Town” as well as “Doki Doki Kingdom”,
inspired by “Tottoko Hamutaro”.
Business periodWeekdays 9:00-17:00
Weekends and holidays 9:00-20:00
(Extended hours depend on the season)It is usually
periodWeekdays 9:00-17:00
Weekends and holidays 9:00-20:00
(Extended hours depend on the season)Business hours / Busy
seasonsOvernight operation date for ice-skating;
Dec 2(Sat), 9(Sat), 16(Sat), 23(National holiday),
24(Christmas Eve)
Dec 30 to January 3(Year-end and New Year holidays)
Jan 6(Sat), 7(Sun), 13(Sat), 20(Sat), 27(Sat)An
off-seasonWeekdays 9:00-17:00
Weekends and National Holidays; 9:00-20:00
(Extended operation hours depend on the season.)Closed
dayClosed for extra holidays. (The extra holidays were Dec 12, January 16, Feb
6 in 2006.)
Facilities for tourist / Genre of activity
FacilitiesLeisure Facilities
Facilities informationsHot spring：No
Total seating capacity A pet companion：Impossibility
Charge of use
Entrance and admission fee existenceI am charged a
feeEntrance and admission feePark admission; Adults 1200 yen, Children 600 yen
Free Pass: Adults 4800 yen, Youth 4300 yen, Children 3500
yenOther charge
(Experience fee and lending fee, etc.)Stroller, Wheel Chair,
Gauge (for pets)
Types of tickets Adults
(over 18) school
students
(12 to 18) Kids
(3 to 11) Remarks
Entrance Ticket 1,400
yen 1,400 yen 800 yen For
admission only
1 day free pass ticket 5,200
yen 4,700 yen 3,800 yen Tickets + Free pass
2 day free pass ticket 8,300
yen 7,400 yen 6,200 yen Tickets + Free pass (2 days)
Kids pass ticket
Senior pass ticket Seniors
2,600 yen ―― 2,600 yen Seniors:
over 65 Infants: kids under schooling age
with these tickets, rides are limited
Group Rates
Types of tickets Adults
(over 18) Students
(12 to 18) Kids
(3 to 11) Remarks
Entrance Ticket 1,300
yen 1,300 yen 600 yen For
admission only
3-ride Set Pass 3,100
yen 3,100 yen 1,800 yen Includes admission fee and rides on 3 attractions
Free Pass
(Per person for groups of
15 people and over) 4,600
yen 4,100 yen 3,400 yen Tickets + Free pass
Q Pack
TAKABISHA
A huge brand new roller coaster with "the steepest drop
in the world at 121°"
Get plenty of thrills from this spine-tingling drop produced
using a linear launch system with linear acceleration and a vertical ascent! A
heartpounding experience with non-stop thrills awaits you starting with a
vertical ascent that takes you straight up toward the sky followed by a brief
stop at the top tilted downward just before the highlight finishing off with a
max. 121°-tilt drop in free fall.
Eejanaika
The roller coaster with the highest total number of spins in
the world
Enjoy unprecedented thrills and a feeling of liberation as
you experience three different kinds of spins, "the spinning of your seat
forward and backward," "loops and flip-flops through the air,"
and "spinning with twists in it," while you race down the track!
As an added bonus, you'll hang there with your legs
dangling, so you won't be able to plant your feet anywhere to steady yourself.
This will send a strange sense of being hurtled through the air coursing
through your body.
DODONPA
Travel at speeds that are almost too fast The world's most
exhilarating roller coaster
Go up to 172 km/h (111 mph) in a mere 1.8 sec. after
launch!! A thrilling sense of acceleration you can't experience anywhere but on
DODONPA!!
Come and try out DODONPA, the attraction that races around
almost the entire park at speeds so fast you can't even breathe!
Get a sense that you're being thrown through the air on the
vertical tower, halfway through the track!
FUJIYAMA
The atypical, over-the-top "KING OF COASTERS"
FUJIYAMA, the "KING OF COASTERS," which boasts
world-class specs, including a maximum speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), a maximum
drop of 70 m (230 ft.), and a maximum height of 79 m (259 ft.).
The thrill on this attraction is so out-of-this-world that
we guarantee you'll feel like you did the first time you rode it no matter how
many times you're on it!
Total length：2.045m
Max height：79m
Max speed：130km/h
Capacity：28 persons
TEKKOTSU BANCHO
Ultimate Fort
The most difficult maze ever created, with a successful
escape rate of only 1/100000!?
Ultimate Fort is a walk-through attraction set up as a
labyrinth in a huge fortress with mission tasks to clear in order to escape.
The goal is to make it so difficult as to boast a successful escape rate down
as close to 0% as possible.
Guests who take on the challenge have to try to work through
a labyrinth of countless doors, corridors, and rooms and strict security set up
within the fort and make it out within the time limit. There are different
stages inside, with the stages becoming increasingly difficult as you progress
through the fort. Each stage is full of hidden clues, secret doorways, and
other traps and contraptions all designed to trip you up. This is not the type
of maze that can be cleared by merely fumbling around in the dark. Only those who
posssess the knowledge, memory power, physical strength, imagination, and most
of all, luck will be able to persevere to the end and earn the rank of
"Sucessful Escapees."Successful escapees will be given a prize to
recognize their glorious achievement.
Length of time to complete: Approx. 20 min.
Capacity：30 persons
Adventure land of Kaiketsu Zorori
Enter the "World of the Stories" created by author
Yutaka Hara.
Kaiketsu Zorori is a series of children's books written and
illustrated by Mr. Yutaka Hara and published by Poplar Publishing that began in
1987. To date, 50 volumes of stories have been published. There are also a TV
animation series, movies, and games and other merchandise available, a
testament to the popularity of the series.
Kaiketsu Zorori Adventure Land is a fun mini adventure park
where guests can enter the world of the stories and go on adventures with
Zorori, the main character.
The first Kaiketsu Zorori-based theme attraction in the
world, the adventure park is chockfull of the fun and humorous scenes and
touches typical of Zorori in everything from the themed rooms to the
contraptions and tricks and down to every line of dialogue.
Within the spacious, approx. 700-m2 area inside the park,
you will find awaiting for you all the mischievous tricks and adventures from
the Kaiketsu Zorori books reproduced in spectacular color and detail.
You can experience all the fun adventures in the stories
along with Zorori and friends who chatter away in each themed room or area
including the "Gate Protected by the Dragon" and the "Room Afflicted
with the Dreaded Stripe Disease." There are many trials and thrills
awaiting you as you walk through. You can even climb inside Lord Enma and have
fun tickling his stomach and guts and playing tricks, just as described in the
books.
At the end of your journey, you can go down into the huge
underground cave where lots of exciting events and activities will delight and
lift you including the "Oyaji Gag Inferno" filled with corny puns and
the "Ishishi and Noshishi Onara Smelling Corner" where you can smell
the smelly gas they pass.
Once you finish your journey through the mini park with its
many cool spots for great photo opportunities, you can try making your own
original Zorori newspaper in the Editing Room highlighting your many
adventures.
You can find books and DVDs from the Kaiketsu Zorori series
as well as original Zorori merchandise not available anywhere else in the goods
shop located at the Adventure Land exit. 20 mins
Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear
A rendering of "Fear" so terrifying that those who
experience it are beyond hope of being saved The longest and scariest haunted
house in history
All rooms and corridors redesigned!
Also with new rooms including "The Quarantine
Ward," "The CT Scan Room," "The Diagnostic Exam Room,"
"The Third Operating Room," "The New Mortuary," "The
Second Long Corridor," and "The Bacteria Lab."
With the longest route in history at 900 m and lasting over
60 minutes long!
The level of "labyrinthine" twists increased with
a complete renewal of the entire route, and you will be gripped with a terror
that you're "never going to get out alive..."
Building：2 stories (one part on the second floor)
Length of time to complete：Approx. 50 min.
Total floor space：Approx. 3000 m² (32391 ft.²)
Distance walked：Approx. 900 m (2952.7 ft.)
Tondemina
Nagashimasuka
Great ZABOON
Red Tower
Mad Mouse
Panic Clock
EVANGELION: WORLD
A pavilion opened where you can enjoy a view of the world
from the popular animation film series, Neon Genesis Evangelion "Rebuild
of Evangelion"!
Filled with a variety of things from the world of Neon
Genesis Evangelion, including the first 3-D life-sized scale model of the
"General-purpose, humanoid battle weapon, the Cyborg Evangelion
Unit-01" ever built, a life-sized reproduction of the cockpit of an
Evangelion, a scale model of "Kaworu Nagisa," and other items!
Gundam Crisis
Shining Flower
Tea Cups
Merry -Go Round
Mizuki Shigeru's Ge-Ge-Ge Haunted Mansion
Hide-and-Seek in the Forest
Thomas Land includes several rides for children
Family Canteen
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