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Went to Fuji Q Highland with AD and Kelly on Monday.  The weather was a dreary cold cloudy day, but despite freezing our feet, this turned out to be a plus, since there were hardly any people at the park.

Fuji Q is lots of fun, kinda like the theme parks on the Gold Coast.  Lots of wild rides and a few themed areas (like Thomas the Tank Engine land).  Its famous for Fujiyama, a really tall and long roller coaster, and Eejanaika, a 4th dimension roller coaster.  http://www.eejanaika.jp On the website you can view a movie of what it’s like to ride, but it doesn’t do it justice.

It was my first time on a 4th dimension roller coaster, and it has to be the best one I have ever been on. 4th dimension means that not only does it do the things a regular roller coaster does, but the seats are also able to spin.  Its a wild ride, and although it is scary, I actually found the Fujiyama to be more scary because it was quite jerky.  Eejanaika is really smooth and fast, and its over before your brain has time to process it.  We even got front seats!!!  I will certainly make the effort to go back next year when its a little warmer.

How to get there:  From the Shinjuku Keio West Highway Bus terminal you can catch a bus, leaving every 30 minutes.  The bus ride takes 1 hour and 40minutes.  You can also buy a Q-Pack ticket, which includes return bus fare and Fuji Q Highland free pass (so you have unlimited rides) for 7,100yen.  Or pay the 1,700 yen each way for the bus on top of entrance fees.  Seats are reserved, phone 03-5376-2222 for Keio in Tokyo.
Fuji Q Highland:  Opens from 9am to 5pm everyday, and till 8pm on weekends in the warmer months of the year.  Summer vacation also extends the park hours to 8am to 9pm.  See their website for details.  Entrance to the park is 1,200 yen for adults and 800 yen for children.  This does not include rides.  Rides can be paid for separately, or a one day or two day free pass (all attractions included) can be bought.  A one day Free Pass for adults is 4,500yen, and 3,300yen for children.