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Fuji-Q Highland

富士急ハイランド

A full-day attraction built for families and repeat visitors.

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Best season Year-round; spring and autumn have the best weather
Time needed Half a day to a full day
Admission Roughly ¥2,000–9,000 depending on the park (≈ $13–56)
Opening hours Typically 9:00–20:00, varies by season

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What this place is

Fuji-Q Highland (富士急ハイランド, Fujikyū Hairando; formerly the Fujikyu Highland) is an amusement park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, owned and operated by the namesake Fujikyuko Co. It opened on 2 March 1968. The park is near the base of Mount Fuji. It has a number of roller coasters, as well as two haunted attractions: the Haunted Hospital and the Hopeless Fortress. Other attractions include Thomas Land, a children's area with a Thomas the Tank Engine theme, and several other attractions themed after GeGeGe no Kitarō, Naruto, and Attack on Titan. Fuji-Q Highland was the location of the former Do-Dodonpa (ド･ドドンパ) roller coaster, which once held the record for fastest acceleration of any roller coaster in the world. It also previously housed attractions themed to Mobile Suit Gundam, Hamtaro, and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Fuji-Q Highland (富士急ハイランド) is one of the standout places to visit in Yamanashi. Give yourself unhurried time for photos, seasonal views, and nearby food stops. IC cards such as Suica, Pasmo, or ICOCA cover most trains and city buses.

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Why it is worth the trip

  • Headline rides and shows that anchor the day, plus smaller attractions with much shorter waits.
  • Themed areas designed as complete environments, right down to the food and the shop fronts.
  • Seasonal overlays — summer water events, autumn Halloween, winter illumination — that change the whole park.

What you can do here

  • Buy tickets online in advance and head to the furthest popular ride first, working back toward the entrance.
  • Book timed-entry or express passes for the two or three attractions you care about most.
  • Catch at least one parade or stage show; they are usually included in admission.
  • Save the illumination or night show for the end — the park looks completely different after dark.

Getting there by public transport

  1. Fujikyu Railway direct station.
  2. Nearest station/stop: Fuji-Q Highland.

Route on Google Maps

Good to know before you go

  • Peak crowds are Japanese school holidays: late March–early April, Golden Week, mid-August.
  • Bring your own water bottle and a light rain poncho; both are expensive inside.
  • Popular restaurants require reservations made the moment the park opens.

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