While Fuji-Q Highland is advertised as an amusement park meant for thrill-seekers, it has an abundance of attractions for anyone looking for a fun time. It's home to Fujiyama, "the world's most intense roller coaster," which lasts 3-1/2 minutes and lets riders feel up to 3.5 G-force. It also hosts an Attack on Titan ride as well as a replica of the Hidden Leaf Village for all you anime fans. Here are a few tips I would give to anyone looking forward to a day at the park.
1. Taking the Bus Instead of the Train
If you're staying in Tokyo, or anywhere else other than the Fuji area, you're probably going to have to figure out transportation. While I absolutely love the railways in Japan, the bus is the best way to go. I stayed in Shinjuku and used the Shinjuku Expressway Bus that took me directly from the bus station to Fuji-Q Highland. You can either purchase tickets at the station or you can purchase them online ahead of time.
2. Booking a Day Pass
Fuji-Q has free admission and there are two ways to access rides. You can either pay for each ride or purchase a day pass. Each ride ranges between 1,500 - 2,000 JPY or about 10 - 14 USD. If you're only there to visit the themed areas, I suggest skipping the day pass and purchasing ride tickets as you go. Personally, I was there to conquer my fears and ride as many rides as possible - especially the extreme ones. I purchased my tickets through Klook. The day pass cost 45 USD and I think I definitely made the most of it.
3. Scariest Rides First
Typically when arriving at theme parks I will find my way to the attraction furthest from the entrance and make my way through the park until I'm back at the front. In this case, as soon as I entered I saw the massive Fujiyama ride and the massive line that accompanied it. I waited for about 2 hours and by the time I had exited the ride, the line had almost doubled. This seemed to be a pattern for most of the larger attractions, so if you opt for riding the big coasters, line up immediately.
4. Opting for a Later Lunch
Fuji-Q has a variety of food options in each themed area as well as food trucks and a cafeteria in the central park. I managed to get a quick snack at the Fuji Konoha Hidden Leaf Village before the lunch rush and was able to hold off on eating a full meal until around 2 p.m. I think this was a great call for three main reasons. First, the lines for the attractions were shorter during the lunch rush. Second, opting for a small snack rather than a whole meal allowed me to ride the three largest coasters (one of which had 14 inversions) without the fear of getting sick. Lastly, a later lunch created an efficient dining experience. It only took about 10 minutes between ordering my food and finding a table.
Final Thoughts
Fuji-Q Highland was a wonderful experience for me. I enjoyed the thrill of the extreme coasters as well as the themed attractions like the Attack on Titan ride. Walking through the Hidden Leaf Village and visiting Ichiraku Ramen with Mount Fuji in the background was almost surreal. If you decide to make your way to this amusement park keep in mind that the park is entirely outdoors and the weather can affect the operations of the rides. Most importantly, don't forget to have fun!
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