ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsFuji-Q Highland
Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan
Fuji-Q Highland, located in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, began in 1961 as the Fuji Five Lakes International Skating Center, transitioning into an amusement park in 1964, and formally opening as Fuji-Q Highland in 1969. Owned by Fuji Kyuko Co., it has gained global fame for record-breaking roller coasters and high-thrill attractions, such as the 1996 "Fujiyama" coaster.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Fuji-Q Highland, an amusement park famously known as the 'thrill ride sanctuary' of Japan. As your guide, I approach this site with an analytical eye on its unique place in global theme park culture. …
Listen in the app2The Main Gate and Admission Protocols
We begin our tour at the Main Gate, where the 'face detection' process begins. As you enter, the system captures your image, creating a digital signature that will follow you throughout the park. …
Listen in the app3Fujiyama: The King of Coasters
Dominating the skyline is Fujiyama, which upon its opening in 1996, was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Even as new records have been set, Fujiyama remains the 'King of Coasters' due to its incredible scale…
Listen in the app4Eejanaika: The 4th Dimension Experience
We now move to Eejanaika, which translates to 'Hey, isn't it great?' This is a '4th Dimension' coaster, one of only a handful in the world. What makes it unique is that the seats can rotate 360 degrees forward or backward,…
Listen in the app5The Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear
Fuji-Q is not just about coasters. We are now standing before the 'Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear,' often cited as the world's longest and most terrifying haunted house. …
Listen in the app6Takabisha and the Steepest Drop
Adjacent to the Labyrinth is Takabisha, another world-record breaker. This coaster is famous for its beyond-vertical drop of 121 degrees. …
Listen in the app7Thomas Land and the Family Experience
In a surprising contrast to the 'super scary' and 'extreme' attractions, we find Thomas Land. This is a dedicated area for 'kids that are a bit older' and families, themed after Thomas the Tank Engine. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Fuji-Q Highland concludes, we return to the shadow of Mount Fuji. We have explored the limits of human engineering through the record-breaking heights of Fujiyama and the disorienting rotations of Eejanaika. …
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What is Fuji-Q Highland?
Fuji-Q Highland is a place in Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.4892, 138.7820 |
| Last updated |
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