Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, sitting near the base of Mount Fuji. Operated by Fujikyuko Co. and open since March 2, 1968, the park has built a global reputation as one of the most extreme thrill destinations in the world, drawing roughly two million visitors a year.
The park’s fame rests largely on a lineup of record-chasing roller coasters. Fujiyama opened in 1996 as the world’s tallest and fastest coaster of its time, Eejanaika arrived in 2006 as a four-dimension coaster with rotating seats, and Takabisha debuted in 2011 with a drop so steep it was crowned the steepest in the world. A newer addition, Zokkon, opened in 2023.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
- Operator: Fujikyuko Co.
- Opened: March 2, 1968
- Annual Visitors: about 2 million
- Signature Attraction: Takabisha (121° drop, once the world’s steepest)
- Notable Coasters: Fujiyama, Eejanaika, Takabisha, Zokkon
Record-Breaking Roller Coasters
Fujiyama, built by TOGO and opened in July 1996, stands 79 meters (259 feet) tall, reaches 130 km/h (81 mph), and runs a 2,045-meter (6,709-foot) out-and-back track — it briefly held world records for height, speed, and drop length when it opened. Eejanaika, an S&S Arrow fourth-dimension coaster from 2006, seats riders in cars that spin independently of the track, producing 14 rotations even though the track itself inverts three times.
Takabisha, a Gerstlauer coaster that opened on July 16, 2011, sends riders down a 121-degree, beyond-vertical drop that made it the steepest roller coaster in the world at the time, before being surpassed in 2019. The ride also includes seven inversions across its 1,000-meter (3,300-foot) circuit. Zokkon, an Intamin coaster, joined the lineup in 2023 as the park’s newest addition.
More Than Coasters
Beyond its thrill rides, Fuji-Q Highland includes Thomas Land, a family area themed around Thomas & Friends, along with a Haunted Hospital walk-through attraction. The park has also hosted zones themed to popular anime franchises, including Naruto and Attack on Titan.
Fuji-Q Highland’s location gives it a backdrop few other parks can match: several of its coasters and attractions offer direct views of Mount Fuji, blending Japan’s most iconic natural landmark with some of the world’s most extreme rides.
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Fuji-Q Highland FAQs
What is Fuji-Q Highland known for?
Fuji-Q Highland is known for its lineup of record-chasing roller coasters, including Fujiyama, Eejanaika, and Takabisha, set against views of Mount Fuji in Fujiyoshida, Japan.
Is Takabisha still the steepest roller coaster in the world?
No. Takabisha’s 121-degree drop made it the steepest coaster in the world when it opened in 2011, but it was surpassed by another coaster in 2019. It remains one of the steepest coasters ever built.
How many roller coasters does Fuji-Q Highland have?
Fuji-Q Highland operates several major roller coasters, including Fujiyama, Eejanaika, Takabisha, and Zokkon, alongside other family and thrill attractions throughout the park.
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