Category
page 1Roller coasters in Japan
Steel Dragon 2000
amusement ride
Dodonpa
, formerly known as , was a steel roller coaster located at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. Manufactured by S&S – Sansei Technologies, the launched coaster used compressed air to propel its trains. It opened on 21 December 2001 as the fastest roller coaster in the world with the fastest acceleration, reaching a top speed of in 1.8 seconds. The ride was refurbished in 2017, removing its top hat element in favor of a vertical loop, as well as increasing its speed and acceleration to in 1.56 seconds. In 2021, the ride was closed down indefinitely after multiple complaints of rid
Takabisha
is a Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter steel roller coaster located at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. It opened on 16 July 2011, and is known for having a drop angle of 121°. It was the steepest coaster in the world before it was overtaken in 2019 by TMNT Shellraiser at American Dream in New Jersey. The Japanese name Takabisha translates to "high-handed" or "domineering" in English. The name is a pun, in that the three kanji in the name literally mean "high fly car".
Thunder Dolphin
steel roller coaster in Tokyo, Japan
Fujiyama
roller coaster in Fujiyoshida, Japan
Hakugei
hybrid roller coaster at Nagashima Spa Land
Eejanaika
roller coaster
Bandit
steel roller coaster located at Yomiuriland in the city of Inagi, near Tokyo, Japan
Hollywood Dream – The Ride
amusement ride
Moonsault Scramble
demolished roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland