Kyushu isn’t just about hot springs ! Japan’s first wooden roller coaster

By MOOK Scenic Spots Wu Pinxuan, compiled and reported
 
Located in northern Kyushu’s Oita Prefecture, besides well-known tourist attractions like Beppu Onsen and Yufuin, there is also Japan’s first wooden roller coaster that has been widely covered by TV stations — located right at Shijima Highland PARK ! The park offers over 36 different attractions, ranging from thrilling rides to family-friendly fun, covering all preferences ! The park’s hotel also features the renowned “Shijima Onsen,” so after a long day of play, you can immediately relax in the hot springs !

Dubbed a work of art, the Jupiter roller coaster is the most popular attraction in the park. Its track structure, made up of 60,000 wooden elements, makes it Japan’s first wooden roller coaster. Not only is its wooden exterior as beautiful as a piece of art ! The three-minute thrill ride is even more exciting due to the irregular vibrations caused by the wooden structure, doubling the thrill ! It’s an attraction you absolutely must not miss when visiting “Shijima Highland Park.”

In addition to the ultra-popular wooden roller coaster “Jupiter,” Shijima Highland Park also features many other brain-teasing or thrilling rides !

Next time you travel freely around Kyushu, besides soaking in the hot springs in Oita, don’t forget to add “Shijima Highland Park” to your itinerary !

【Info】
Shijima Highland Park
Address: 123 Shijima Highland, Beppu City, Oita
Hours: Vary by month
Access: [From JR Beppu Station] About 25 minutes by car, about 35 minutes by bus
                  [From JR Yufuin Station] About 15 minutes by car, about 20 minutes by bus
                  [From Oita Airport] About 50 minutes by car via Beppu IC

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