What other travelers are saying about Fuji-Q Highland
Very fun rides, especially for thrill seekers. We were very blessed with a lovely view of Fuji san almost all day. Check out the ferris wheel for a nice viewpoint!
However, the ride queues closed very early in comparison to the park hours. For reference, we tried to join the queue for 2 different coasters at about 4:15pm and both had closed the queues for the day. (The park closes at 6pm promptly). If there is an attraction you really want to ride, make it a priority early in the day.
We especially loved the 4th dimension coaster with 14 spins (a Guinness world record!)
Operating hours vary depending on the day and season. Generally, the park opens from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays and weekends. It's advisable to check the official website for the most up-to-date schedule.
Tickets can be purchased online through the official Fuji-Q Highland website, via the park's official app, at convenience stores in Japan, or directly at the park's ticket counters. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended to avoid queues.
Yes, there are several accommodations nearby. The Highland Resort Hotel & Spa is adjacent to the park, offering convenient access and amenities like hot spring baths. Other options include Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko and Fuji Gran Villa, which are located within a distance from the park.
Yes, Fuji-Q Highland offers an official app that provides real-time updates on ride wait times, park maps, and the ability to purchase priority tickets. The app enhances the overall experience by helping visitors navigate the park efficiently.
You can take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station from Shinjuku Station, then transfer to the Fuji Kyuko Line to reach Fuji-Q Highland Station. Alternatively, direct highway buses run from major cities like Tokyo and Shinjuku to Fuji-Q Highland. The journey takes approximately two hours.
If you love rollercoasters you cannot go past Fuji-Q Highland. This was our second time visiting the park after our first visit 10 years ago.
Fuji-Q Highland have some of the biggest and fastest rollercoasters in the world, but they are also the smoothest I've ever been on. Compared to Disney and Universal this place is incredibly affordable with a fraction of the wait times - no wait at all if you spring for a few priority passes. And with better rollercoasters than the other parks!
Fujiyama, Eejanaika and Takabisha are all incredible. Our only complaint was that Zokkon wasn't operating that day so we couldn't ride it. :(
We went on a Monday in early December which meant it was pretty quiet at the park, and views of Mt Fuji were incredible.
Cannot recommend this park highly enough!
Holy hippopotamus hecking smokes. These coasters here are some of the biggest and fastest in the world, but they’re surprisingly smooth, honestly better than what you’ll find at Disney or Universal. It’s way more affordable too.
Since entry is free and you can just pay for what you want or grab a day pass if you're hitting more than three rides.
The park isn't as "pretty" or themed as Disney, but it's practical. We stayed at a hostel two minutes away and got to the gates by 9:30 AM for the 10:00 AM opening. We walked to Eejanaika with a 10-minute wait, but by the time we got off, the line was already at 50 minutes. Even in January, the big rides like Takabisha and Zokkon stayed around an hour wait. Paying 2000 yen for a fast pass to skip the line was a great call, you go straight to the front, just the experience of walk pass everyone lining up and seeing how frustrated they were was worth it👌
Just don’t lose that physical fast-pass ticket. My mate lost his, which held us back a cycle and we lost all our aura. We had just spent the morning laughing while walking past everyone straight onto the rides. My mate decided he would lose it inside his jacket, so we were stuck waiting right next to the people we’d just bypassed. It was a little awkward, kind of like seeing your ex in public when you're both stuck in the same grocery store line.
The food was actually quality, not the cheap, greasy stuff you’d expect at a theme park. They even have vegan ramen and curry at the Food Stadium. A big plus is that the day pass lets you leave and come back later, so we went back to the room for a bit and returned at night. The safety checks can feel slow, but they’re thorough, which is fine when you’re on rides this intense. Definitely worth the money.
The best amusement park in the world!! Not even kidding…. I love good roller coasters and The big rides here were actually scary ! But also being able to see the views of Mount Fuji before you drop into one of the worlds scariest roller coaster is also surreal !
I came into this theme park only because I had a free day in Kawaguchiko and didnt know what else to do, oh boy I had NO IDEA what I had just signed myself up for. I love rollercoasters but these were something else entirely, I feel like this theme park is a bucketlist kind of location! I lined up for these not knowing they were record breaking coasters but man once they start YOU CAN TELL I was absolutely terrified but it was so fun at the same time, if youre a fan of thrills and adrenaline you CANNOT miss this place!! Not to mention all the staff made the experience a million times more enjoyable, they were all so energetic and fun! I didnt understand the cheers or references but it was fun to still try and join in when I could! There was also next to no line for any of the rides which absolutely shocked me, I never waited more than 15 minutes for anything in the park and for alot of things I walked straight on, I also walked straight into the park with no line aswell which only made the day so much better! Definitely add this to your Kawaguchiko itinerary, its even free entry so if you don't want to go on the rides you can still enjoy the food or just buy a single ticket for the ferris wheel to get an amazing view of the surrounding mountains! (or even mount fuji if youre lucky)
