5 Theme Parks in Japan That Will Really Blow Your Hair Back

Japan is one of the world’s best travel destinations with plenty to offer thrill-seeking travelers. Check out these amazing theme parks in Japan for starters.

If you are a roller coaster enthusiast or love the whole theme park experience, your bucket list might include visiting parks around the globe.

Put Japan on your must-visit list. The Japanese are apparently thrill-seekers, too, and have many thrilling coasters and rides filled theme parks worthy of an across the globe visit.

Read on to learn about 5 theme parks in Japan that should not be missed. You’ll find dips and twirls and excitement galore in these 6 parks (hint: you get a bonus recommendation).

1. Universal Studios Osaka

This park opened in 2001 and has been on the must-visit list for both Japanese and international tourists.

Universal Studios caters to both movie lovers and roller coaster fanatics at the same time. Here you can ride coasters based on movie blockbusters including:

• Spiderman
• Minions
• Back to the Future
• Jurassic Park
• Terminator

For Harry Potter fans the world over, visit the park within the park The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Let your Harry Potter dreams come true when you ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, a 3D simulation-style coaster ride. You’ll even get caught up in a Quidditch match through the Harry Potter journey.

2. Fuji Q Highland

What goes together better than a world-class mountain and over the top coasters?

Visit Fuji Q Highland located at the base of Mount Fuji.

This is a park made for the roller coaster lover. Eejanaika has seats that turn from front to back. It also changes direction during the ride.

Dodonpa holds the record for the fastest accelerating coaster. In 2011 the park added Takabisha with an unbelievable 121-degree angle drop and is the steepest in the world.

When you’ve had your fill of coasters, the Fuji Five Lakes region offers breathtaking scenery and the calm you might need after those coaster drops and twirls.

3. Disney

Here’s where you get your bonus park, there’s Tokyo Disney and Tokyo Disney Sea.

While both are part of the Disney magic, they are separate parks and both worthy of a visit.

Tokyo Disneyland was the first Disney venture outside of the U.S. It’s been a raging success since its inception in 1983. It follows the model of California’s Disneyland broken into 7 areas inside the massive park.

If you’re visiting Tokyo, Disneyland is located just outside the city so it’s an easy day trip.

Disney Sea is located next to Disneyland in its own confined park. It’s a one of a kind park for Disney modeled after a fantastical nautical world.

4. Nagashima Spa Land

Now, this might seem like an unusual pairing but, in fact, it works.

Nagashima Spa Land combines both the rollercoaster and spa experience.

It’s located in Nagoya where you can find outdoor and indoor hot springs and roller coasters too.

5. Yokohama Cosmo World

For the cat lovers around the world, Yokohama Cosmo World is a Hello Kitty wonderland.

This is an indoor park located in Tama New Town, Tokyo. While there are some rides here, the biggest attraction is the over the top parade featuring Hello Kitty and eye-popping light features.

Don’t Miss These Theme Parks in Japan

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You don’t want to miss these destination theme parks in Japan.

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