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When listing down our Japan bucket list, it probably includes eating sushi or seeing sakuras. But Japan has more than a thousand activities you can try upon your arrival. One thing you should add to your Japan bucket list is riding a roller coaster. Japan houses many extreme roller coasters which will make your heart scream louder than it should. Hold on tight while we take you to a sneak peek of what you’ll be riding when you go to Japan!

Diving Coaster: Vanish
Location: Yokohama Cosmoworld, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

Don’t be fooled by the small size of the ride. This allows the roller coaster to be very fast! The ride also “vanishes” into a large pool after its 35 meters drop from above. While on top, you can also view the majestic skyline but be sure to prepare yourself for the drop!

White Cyclone
Location: Nagashima Spa Land, Mie Prefecture

Nothing beats the classic wooden roller coasters. If you’re up for the third longest wooden roller coaster in the world and the longest in Japan, White Cyclone is definitely for you. The whole structure is made out of wood and it drops from the height of 39 meters. You don’t have to worry, the ride is perfectly safe and strong!

Steel Dragon 2000
Location: Nagashima Spa Land, Mie Prefecture

After trying the White Cyclone, adrenaline junkies should try the Steel Dragon 2000 next. It was declared as the longest roller coaster in the whole world. Seeing it from afar really feels like it doesn’t end at all. It measures 2,479 metres long and can go fast as 153 kmh. The highest drop reaches 93 meters which will probably leave you voiceless after screaming from above.

Diavlo
Location: Himeji Central Park, Hyogo Prefecture

The ride is a clone of Six Flag’s Batman: The Ride roller coaster. With its inversions, your head will truly spin until you get down. It’s a must try after going around Himeji Central Park!

Hollywood Dream - The Ride
Location: Universal Studios Japan, Osaka

What makes this ride unique is that you can choose the song that you will hear when this ride takes you to its highest point and its drop. A long line of roller coaster fans line up for this ride upon entering Universal Studios to find out how exciting this ride can be.

Flying Dinosaur
Location: Universal Studios Japan, Osaka

The newest addition to USJ’s attraction, the Flying Dinosaur is one heck of a ride. When you board the roller coaster, it would seem like you are being carried by a Pteranodon by its claws. The rider is suspended face down in mid-air as the ride goes on 360 degree spins and a 38 meter drop. Roller coaster lovers will truly enjoy this ride.

Eejanaika
Location: Fuji-Q Highland, Yamanashi Prefecture

Eejanaika is declared as the world’s fastest, longest, and highest 4D roller coaster. A 4D roller coaster allows the seat of a rider to be fully turned at 360 degrees while dropping at a 90 degree angle!

Takabisha
Location: Fuji-Q Highland, Yamanashi Prefecture

If you’re looking for the world’s steepest roller coaster with a 121 degree drop, Takabisha is the exact thing you’re looking for. Just looking at it makes you doubt if you can really finish the ride. Be sure to go on an empty stomach when trying this ride!

Fujiyama
Location: Fuji-Q Highland, Yamanashi Prefecture

It was once declared the highest and longest roller coaster in the world. Fujiyama may have lost its record but its thrill continues to soar as people of all ages try this exciting ride!

Dodonpa
Location: Fuji-Q Highland, Yamanashi Prefecture

Known as the fastest roller coaster in the world before, Dodonpa has a wooping speed of 172 kmh in just 1.8 seconds! With its 52 meter high 90 degree slope, thrill seekers will probably get the thrill they will never forget!

So if ever you’re in the country don’t be afraid to try these rides that will surely make your head spin. Just a friendly reminder, don’t ride on a full stomach!