Fuji-Q Highland
富士急ハイランド
A thrill-focused amusement park famous for several record-setting roller coasters, located at the foot of Mount Fuji, where you can scream on the rides while enjoying views of the mountain.
Fuji-Q Highland is in Fujiyoshida, right next to Mount Fuji, and is known in Japan for its thrills. Signature rides include the FUJIYAMA roller coaster, 79 meters high, which once set a world record; Takabisha, which drops at 121 degrees; DO-DODONPA, known for its extreme acceleration (currently suspended for inspection); and the Senritsu Labyrinth haunted house, said to be the world's longest. The park also has Thomas Land for families and Lisa & Casper Town, a French-themed street that is free to enter. Admission to the park is free, and each ride is charged separately. If you plan to ride several, a one-day pass is recommended, at about ¥6,000–7,800 for adults depending on the date. Buying online in advance is cheaper. Coaster lines on weekends and holidays take 1–2 hours, and priority passes are available. Access: the 'Fujikyu Highland Station' on the Fujikyu Line is right by the park. The Shinjuku highway bus also stops at the entrance, and it is just one stop from Kawaguchiko Station. Note: coasters have height and age limits, with most requiring 130 cm or taller. On rainy or windy days, thrill rides may be temporarily closed, and in winter some days have shorter hours.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (varies by date; weekends extended to 18:00–19:00)
Nearby sights
- Lawson Kawaguchiko Station (Mt. Fuji Lawson)
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja
- Honcho Street, Fujiyoshida
- Arakurayama Sengen Park
- Lake Kawaguchi
- Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
- Oishi Park