Fuji-Q Highland
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Fuji-Q Highland (富士急ハイランド) is an amusement park in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan.
The themepark is near the base of Mount Fuji. It has a number of roller coasters, as well as Thomas World, a children's area with a Thomas the Tank Engine theme.
Fuji-Q's most famous roller coasters are:
- Fujiyama, 259 feet tall, 80.8 mph. Opened in 1996, it was once the world's tallest roller coaster. As of 2005 it is the world's 7th tallest and 5th longest roller coaster.
- Dodonpa, 170 feet tall, 106.9 mph. Opened in 2001, it was then the world's fastest roller coaster. As of 2005 it is the 3rd fastest in the world
[edit] Operating Roller Coasters
| Year Opened | Name | Manufacturer | Type | Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | Rock 'N Roll Duncan | -- | steel | sit down |
| -- | Zola 7 | TOGO | steel | enclosed |
| 1996 | FUJIYAMA | TOGO | steel | sit down |
| 1998 | Mad Mouse | -- | steel | sit down |
| 2001 | Dodonpa (ドドンパ) | S&S Power | steel | sit down |
| 2001 | Fuwa Fuwa Osora No Dai-Bouken (フワフワお空の大冒険) | -- | steel | inverted |
| 2006 | Eejanaika (ええじゃないか) | S&S Power | steel | 4th dimension |
[edit] External links
- Fuji-Q Highland homepage (English)
- Fuji-Q Highland at the Roller Coaster DataBase
- Fuji-Q Highland on CoasterGallery.com
| Roller coasters at Fuji-Q Highland |
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Dodonpa - Eejanaika - Fuwa Fuwa Osora No Dai-Bouken - Fujiyama - Mad Mouse - Rock 'N Roll Duncan – Zola 7 |
